WAEC Government 2010 Objective — Question 23
Question 23 of 49 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following measures will ensure the independence of the judiciary? Judges'
- A. A. salaries must be handled by foreign banks
- B. B. salaries must be fixed and not subject to arbitrary reviewCorrect
- C. C. must not be separated from the executive
- D. D. must be controlled by the president
Explanation
The salary of judges must be fixed and not subject to arbitrary review if the independence of the judiciary is to be ensured. This is because subjecting the salary of judges to arbitrary review means that they can be punished by the executive through a reduction in their monthly pay. This promotes the dependence of the judiciary.
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