Neco 2020 Government Question 37

Practice objective / multiple choice question 37 from the 2020 Neco Government examination.

Neco 2020 Government Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 37 NECO • 2020 • GOVERNMENT • objective

Country X has a statute that imposes a fine of ₦10,000 on any public gathering that occurs without prior police permission. The constitution guarantees freedom of assembly, subject only to reasonable restrictions in the interest of public order. A citizens' group holds a peaceful rally without obtaining permission and is fined under the statute. Analyze whether the fine complies with the rule of law, considering the hierarchy of legal norms, and state the likely outcome if the case is brought before the Supreme Court.

Answer Options

A. The fine is constitutional; the Supreme Court would likely uphold it.
B. The fine is constitutional; the Supreme Court would likely set it aside.
C. The fine is unconstitutional; the Supreme Court would likely uphold it.
Correct Answer D. The fine is unconstitutional; the Supreme Court would likely set it aside.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
The fine is unconstitutional; the Supreme Court would likely set it aside.

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This is Neco 2020 Government Question 37. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Neco Government examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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