Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Government Question 46

Practice objective / multiple choice question 46 from the 2019 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Government examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Government Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 46 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • GOVERNMENT • objective

In Country X the constitution states that any person arrested must be brought before a court within 48 hours. A recent case shows that a suspect was detained for 5 days before appearing in court. Does this situation violate the rule of law, and if so, which specific principle of the rule of law is breached?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Yes; it breaches the principle of legality (protection against arbitrary detention).
B. No; it does not breach any principle because the constitution permits extensions in emergencies.
C. Yes; it breaches the principle of separation of powers (judicial independence).
D. Yes; it breaches the principle of equality (fair treatment of all citizens).
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Yes; it breaches the principle of legality (protection against arbitrary detention).

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Government Question 46. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Government examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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