Question 41
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2024
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CIVIC_EDUCATION
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objective
Parliament passes a law requiring every citizen to obtain a written permit before participating in any public protest. Considering the Constitution, which specific right does this law most likely infringe, and under what condition could such a restriction be considered permissible?
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
It infringes the right to peaceful assembly under Article 19(1)(b) of the Constitution, which may be restricted only if the restriction is reasonable and prescribed by law in the interest of public order.
B.
It infringes the right to peaceful assembly under Article 19(1)(b) of the Constitution, which may be restricted only if the restriction is necessary and approved by a parliamentary supermajority in the interest of public health.
C.
It infringes the right to freedom of speech under Article 15(2)(a) of the Constitution, which may be restricted only if the restriction is reasonable and prescribed by law in the interest of national security.
D.
It infringes the right to freedom of association under Article 20(1)(c) of the Constitution, which may be restricted only if the restriction is reasonable and prescribed by law in the interest of economic development.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
It infringes the right to peaceful assembly under Article 19(1)(b) of the Constitution, which may be restricted only if the restriction is reasonable and prescribed by law in the interest of public order.
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This is
Gce Model Questions Vol1
2024
Civic Education
Question 41.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2024
Gce Model Questions Vol1
Civic Education
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
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