JUPEBGovernmentConstitutions and Constitutionalism

The principle of the supremacy of the constitution means that

Athe president may override the constitution in the national interest.
Bthe constitution is superior to all other laws, and any law inconsistent with it is void to the extent of the inconsistency.CORRECT
Cthe constitution can be suspended by the National Assembly.
Dcustomary law takes precedence over the constitution.
AI
Toaster Teacher
Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Section 1 of the 1999 Constitution declares it supreme and binding on all authorities and persons. This is what gives the courts the power of judicial review to strike down laws and actions that conflict with it.
Want this in Pidgin, Yoruba, Igbo or Hausa? Sign up free →

Practice more Government questions

JUPEB Government has thousands more questions like this — with Worked answers on every one.

Start practicing free →See all Government questions