Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Government Question 41

Practice objective / multiple choice question 41 from the 2017 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Government examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Government Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 41 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017 • GOVERNMENT • objective

A senior police officer receives a direct order from the Minister of Interior to arrest a peaceful protester who is criticizing a new tax policy, without obtaining a warrant. The officer complies with the order. Which fundamental principle of the Rule of Law is most directly violated by this action?

Answer Options

A. Principle of equality (the requirement that all persons be treated equally before the law)
Correct Answer B. Principle of legality (the requirement that actions be authorized by law)
C. Principle of proportionality (the requirement that punishments be proportionate to the offense)
D. Principle of judicial independence (the requirement that courts operate free from executive influence)
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Principle of legality (the requirement that actions be authorized by law)

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Government Question 41. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Government examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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