The Judiciary - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• JAMB 1994

The principle of judicial independence makes sense only when judges

A. Have freedom to try any case
B. Are thermselves above the law
C. Have permanent tenure of office
D. Can join any political party of their choice

Question 22:

• JAMB 1997

Judicial independence in a modern democracy can be ensured by

A. The confirmation of the appointment of judges by the legislature
B. The provision that judges can only be removed from office by the president - in - councl
C. Making judges independent of the ministry of justice
D. Safeguarding the security of tenure of judges

Question 23:

• JAMB 1997

The order used by the court against unnecessary detention is

A. Interlocutory injunction
B. Habeas corpus
C. That of extradition
D. Mandamus

Question 24:

• JAMB 1998

The judiciary assigns clear meaning to the laws by

A. Interpretation
B. Enforcement
C. Adjudication
D. Revision

Question 25:

• JAMB 2000

The Supreme Court, through its interpretations of the constitution, is a

A. Protector of the state
B. Guardian of freedom
C. Preserver of the status quo
D. Participator in the politics of the state