Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Civic Education Question 28

Practice objective / multiple choice question 28 from the 2020 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Civic Education examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Civic Education Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 28 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2020 • CIVIC_EDUCATION • objective

A law criminalises 'public demonstrations that cause disorder'. The Constitution guarantees freedom of expression. A citizen peacefully protests without causing disorder and is charged under the law. Analyze whether the law can be validly applied to the citizen, citing the principle of legality and the rule of law.

Answer Options

A. No, the law cannot be applied because the citizen has not been convicted of any crime, making the charge procedurally invalid.
Correct Answer B. No, the law cannot be applied because it is vague, does not cover peaceful protest, and conflicts with the constitutional guarantee of freedom of expression.
C. Yes, the law can be applied because the Constitution permits reasonable restrictions on expression in the interest of public order.
D. Yes, the law can be applied since the term ‘disorder' is interpreted broadly to include any public assembly, even if peaceful.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
No, the law cannot be applied because it is vague, does not cover peaceful protest, and conflicts with the constitutional guarantee of freedom of expression.

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Civic Education Question 28. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Civic Education examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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