Question 40
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2022
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CIVIC_EDUCATION
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objective
Parliament passes a law that allows the President to dismiss any judge without the approval of the Senate. Which constitutional principle is violated by this law, cite the relevant constitutional article, and describe the legal remedy that can be pursued to challenge the law.
Answer Options
A.
It violates the doctrine of parliamentary supremacy/checks and balances; the relevant provision is Section 101 of the Constitution; the remedy is a request for a legislative amendment by the Senate.
B.
It violates the principle of federalism/legislative supremacy; the relevant provision is Section 92 of the Constitution; the remedy is a petition to the Electoral Commission to amend the law.
C.
It violates the right to a fair trial/due process; the relevant provision is Section 12 of the Constitution; the remedy is an appeal to the Court of Appeal for a stay of execution.
Correct Answer
D.
It violates the separation of powers/judicial independence; the relevant provision is Section 85 of the Constitution; the remedy is a constitutional challenge in the Supreme Court to have the law declared unconstitutional.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
It violates the separation of powers/judicial independence; the relevant provision is Section 85 of the Constitution; the remedy is a constitutional challenge in the Supreme Court to have the law declared unconstitutional.
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Neco Model Questions Vol1
2022
Civic Education
Question 40.
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2022
Neco Model Questions Vol1
Civic Education
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Difficulty level:
Medium
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