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The independence of the judiciary is best secured by

Asecurity of tenure, payment of judges' salaries from a consolidated fund and appointment through an independent body.CORRECT
Ballowing the president to dismiss judges at will.
Celecting judges by popular vote every four years.
Dmaking judges members of the ruling party.
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Why the answer is A, and why the others tempt you.
Judges who cannot be removed except for proven misconduct, whose salaries cannot be reduced by the executive and who are appointed on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council can decide cases without fear or favour. The other options subject judges to political pressure.
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