Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Civic Education Question 28

Practice objective / multiple choice question 28 from the 2019 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Civic Education examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Civic Education Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 28 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • CIVIC_EDUCATION • objective

The constitution requires a two‑thirds majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives to amend any provision dealing with fundamental rights. The Senate has 100 members and the amendment obtained 70 votes in favour. The House has 200 members and the amendment obtained 120 votes in favour. Is the amendment validly passed?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. No; the amendment is invalid because the House did not achieve the required two‑thirds majority.
B. Yes; the amendment is valid because a simple majority suffices for fundamental rights amendments.
C. Yes; the amendment is valid because both chambers met the two‑thirds requirement.
D. No; the amendment is invalid because the Senate did not achieve the required two‑thirds majority.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
No; the amendment is invalid because the House did not achieve the required two‑thirds majority.

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Civic Education Question 28. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Civic Education examination.

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