Neco 2023 Government Question 32

Practice objective / multiple choice question 32 from the 2023 Neco Government examination.

Neco 2023 Government Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 32 NECO • 2023 • GOVERNMENT • objective

A local government passed an ordinance imposing a fine of ₦5,000 on anyone caught street‑vending without a licence. However, the national constitution guarantees the freedom to engage in lawful trade (Article 22). A street vendor was fined under the ordinance. Based on the principle of the rule of law and constitutional hierarchy, what is the correct legal outcome for the vendor?

Answer Options

A. The vendor must pay the fine but can appeal later.
B. The ordinance is valid, but the amount should be reduced.
Correct Answer C. The fine is unconstitutional and must be set aside.
D. The fine is constitutional and may be enforced.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
The fine is unconstitutional and must be set aside.

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This is Neco 2023 Government Question 32. It is one of the objective questions from the 2023 Neco Government examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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