Neco 2020 Civic Education Question 33

Practice objective / multiple choice question 33 from the 2020 Neco Civic Education examination.

Neco 2020 Civic Education Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 33 NECO • 2020 • CIVIC_EDUCATION • objective

A local government passed an ordinance that bans street vending after \(6\) p.m. A national law on freedom of trade permits vending at any hour unless there is a demonstrable public‑safety risk. In a legal dispute, which law should prevail and what constitutional principle determines the hierarchy of these norms?

Answer Options

A. The national law is subordinate to the local ordinance since the Constitution grants states the power to regulate trade within their territories.
B. Both laws are equally binding, so the dispute must be resolved by a compromise allowing vending until 6 p.m. only.
C. The local ordinance prevails because municipal regulations take precedence over national statutes in matters of public safety.
Correct Answer D. The national law prevails because, under the doctrine of supremacy of the Constitution and national legislation, federal statutes override local ordinances.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
The national law prevails because, under the doctrine of supremacy of the Constitution and national legislation, federal statutes override local ordinances.

About This Question

This is Neco 2020 Civic Education Question 33. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Neco Civic Education examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

View More Neco 2020 Civic Education Questions More Neco Practice Questions Back to Questions

Master the Exam!

You've seen a preview, but there are thousands more questions plus AI tutor to break down complex solutions.

Unlock Full Access Available for Android & Windows
Chat with Support