The Rule of Law - JSS3 Civic education Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What does the rule of law emphasize?
Arbitrary power
Supremacy of the government
Supremacy of individuals
Transparency of law
Which principle ensures that all individuals are subject to the same laws?
Legal certainty
Equality before the law
Fair and impartial adjudication
Accountability and transparency
What role does an independent judiciary play in protecting the rule of law?
Limiting government authority
Enforcing contracts
Preventing abuses of power
Upholding constitutional principles
What aspect of the rule of law promotes accountability and oversight?
Constitutionalism
Separation of powers
Independent judiciary
Legal certainty
What benefit does the rule of law provide in terms of individual rights?
Arbitrary treatment
Fair and just treatment
Suppression of rights
Selective enforcement
How does the rule of law contribute to economic development?
By promoting corruption
By hindering property rights
By ensuring contract enforcement
By limiting market stability
What does constitutionalism emphasize in relation to government actions?
Supremacy of government
Individual rights
Arbitrary authority
Judicial interference
What role do civil society organizations play in upholding the rule of law?
Promoting corruption
Ensuring transparency
Upholding accountability
Preventing legal aid
Which principle ensures that laws are clear and predictable?
Equality before the law
Legal certainty
Fair and impartial adjudication
Accountability and transparency
How does the rule of law contribute to stability?
By promoting conflict
By enforcing contracts
By preventing disputes
By providing a framework for dispute resolution