Democracy and Rule of Law
GCE Civic Education

11 Democracy and Rule of Law practice questions covering everything you need for GCE.

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Q12020· MEDIUM

(a) Define the term 'Democracy' as used in Civic Education. (2 marks) (b) State and explain FIVE basic principles of democracy. (10 marks) (c) Highlight THREE ways in which the rule of law supports de…

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Q22019· HARD

(a) Explain the concept of 'Rule of Law' as propounded by A.V. Dicey. (6 marks) (b) Identify and discuss FOUR factors that undermine the rule of law in Nigeria. (8 marks) (c) Suggest TWO ways of stren…

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Q32021· EASY

The doctrine of separation of powers in a democracy is primarily designed to

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Q42021· MEDIUM

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the rule of law as propounded by A.V. Dicey?

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Q52020· EASY

A government that derives its authority from the will of the governed and holds periodic free and fair elections is best described as

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Q62023· EASY

Which of the following best describes the rule of law?

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Q72019· MEDIUM

Which of the following situations represents a violation of the rule of law?

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Q82023· MEDIUM

The concept of 'judicial independence' is most essential to democracy because it

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Q92020· HARD

A state enacts a law that retroactively criminalises an act that was legal when it was committed. This violates the rule of law principle known as

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Q102022· MEDIUM

In Nigeria's presidential democracy, the principle of checks and balances is demonstrated when the National Assembly

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Q112022· EASY

In a democratic system of government, sovereignty ultimately resides with the

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