Neco 2017 Civic Education Question 3

Practice objective / multiple choice question 3 from the 2017 Neco Civic Education examination.

Neco 2017 Civic Education Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 3 NECO • 2017 • CIVIC_EDUCATION • objective

A university student is expelled because he wore a headscarf that reflects his religious belief, even though the university's uniform policy does not mention religious attire. Which fundamental right in the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is infringed, and what legal remedy is available to the student? Cite the relevant constitutional sections in your answer.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. The student's freedom of religion (Section 38) - and arguably his right to education (Section 13) - is infringed; he may seek a declaration of unconstitutionality and an injunction in the Federal High Court to be reinstated.
B. The student's right to fair trial (Section 31) - and his freedom of association (Section 40) - is infringed; he may appeal to the Supreme Court for a judicial review.
C. The student's freedom of movement (Section 16) - and his right to property (Section 12) - is infringed; he may seek a writ of habeas corpus in the State High Court.
D. The student's right to privacy (Section 22) - and his freedom of expression (Section 39) - is infringed; he may file a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The student's freedom of religion (Section 38) - and arguably his right to education (Section 13) - is infringed; he may seek a declaration of unconstitutionality and an injunction in the Federal High Court to be reinstated.

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This is Neco 2017 Civic Education Question 3. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Neco Civic Education examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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