Free account: track your progress — Sign up free

JAMB English Language 2018 Objective — Question 1

Question 1 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Advertisement

The author cites the scholars referring to 'voting rights of women or minorities' in order to _____

  • A. cite unquestionably justified Ninth Amendment rights
  • B. demonstrate how changing priorities can alter perspectives on fundamental human rightsCorrect
  • C. argue for the modern extension of Natural Rights Theory
  • D. refute the traditionalist interpretation of the Ninth Amendment

Explanation

This reference (from the passage on the Ninth Amendment) is used to demonstrate how changing societal priorities and values can alter how we interpret fundamental human rights over time.

Advertisement

Sign up free to unlock

  • Score tracking
  • Practice history
  • Saved questions
  • Progress dashboard
  • Personalized sessions
  • Weak-topic breakdown

…and/or go further with premium services and No Ads.