Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Government Question 26

Practice objective / multiple choice question 26 from the 2017 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Government examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Government Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 26 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017 • GOVERNMENT • objective

A state passes a law imposing a fine of N10,000 on any public protest that does not obtain a police permit. The national constitution guarantees the right to peaceful assembly without prior permission. If a protester is charged under the state law for holding a peaceful rally without a permit, what is the likely legal outcome and which principle of the rule of law determines it?

Answer Options

A. The protester will receive a reduced fine; under the principle of proportionality the court will lower the penalty for a peaceful rally.
Correct Answer B. The protester will be acquitted because the state law is unconstitutional; under the rule of law the constitution is supreme and any inconsistent law is void.
C. The protester will be convicted because the state law is a valid exercise of police authority; under the rule of law the legislature may impose permit requirements for assemblies.
D. The protester will be acquitted on the basis of procedural error; under the principle of due process the lack of a permit does not constitute a crime.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
The protester will be acquitted because the state law is unconstitutional; under the rule of law the constitution is supreme and any inconsistent law is void.

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Government Question 26. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Government examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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