Neco Model Questions Vol1 2018 Government Question 27

Practice objective / multiple choice question 27 from the 2018 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Government examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2018 Government Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 27 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • GOVERNMENT • objective

A state legislature passes a law imposing a fine of \(\text{₦}10,000\) on any person who criticises the government on social media. A citizen challenges the law, arguing it violates the rule of law. Identify the two fundamental principles of the rule of law that this law contravenes and briefly explain why.

Answer Options

A. Principle of Legitimacy and Principle of Proportionality
B. Principle of Judicial Independence and Principle of Transparency
C. Principle of Separation of Powers and Principle of Due Process
Correct Answer D. Principle of Legality and Principle of Equality before the Law (or non‑arbitrariness).
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Principle of Legality and Principle of Equality before the Law (or non‑arbitrariness).

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2018 Government Question 27. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Government examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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