Gce Model Questions Vol1 2023 Government Question 39

Practice objective / multiple choice question 39 from the 2023 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Government examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2023 Government Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 39 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2023 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The law on public assemblies permits police to use force only if (i) the ratio of police officers to protesters exceeds 1 : 10 and (ii) the assembly poses a clear threat to public safety. During a peaceful protest, 250 people gathered and 30 police officers were present; the police used batons. Was the police action justified under the rule of law?

Answer Options

A. Yes, the police action was justified as the assembly posed a clear threat to public safety.
B. Yes, the police action was justified under the rule of law.
Correct Answer C. No, the police action was not justified under the rule of law.
D. No, the police action was justified because the ratio of officers to protesters exceeded 1 : 10.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
No, the police action was not justified under the rule of law.

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2023 Government Question 39. It is one of the objective questions from the 2023 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Government examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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