WAEC Government 2020 Objective — Question 14
Question 14 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The term judicial independence describes the situation where the judiciary is free from both internal and external pressures and can dispense justice without fear or favour.
- A. This is trueCorrect
- B. This is false
- C. It applies only to civil cases
- D. It applies only during military rule
Explanation
The term judicial independence describes the situation where the judiciary is free from both internal and external pressures and can dispense justice without fear or favour. In other words, the judiciary should be independent of both the legislature and executive to be able to discharge its functions effectively. Factors that can enhance or undermine the independence of the judiciary include: the method of appointing judicial officers, their remuneration, security of tenure etc.
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