Rule of Law - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 1994

Which of the following violates the principle of the rule of law?

A. Arbitrary increase of prices by the press
B. Criticism of government actions by the press
C. Arbitrariness of government policies
D. Arbitrariness of individuals in the society

Question 12:

• JAMB 1995

The application of the rule of law can be limited by

A. Giving judges full authority
B. Invoking emergency powers
C. Securing the tenure of office of judges
D. Insulating judges from partisan politics

Question 13:

• JAMB 1998

the principle by which both the governors and the governed are bound by the laws is called

A. Constitutionalism
B. Constitutional supremacy
C. Rule by decree
D. Rule of law

Question 14:

• JAMB 1999

The notion of equality before the law is the same as the principle of

A. Supremacy of the constitution
B. Rule of law
C. Independence of the judiciary
D. Social equality

Question 15:

• JAMB 2002

The absence of the rule of law in government will bring about

A. Human rights abuse
B. Treasonable offences
C. Corrupt practices
D. Political apathy