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Independence of the Judiciary

An independent judiciary is one which is free from the interference of the other two arms of government, the executive and legislature. Judges should be free when interpreting the law of the land, they should work without fear or favour.

StudyHQ April 13, 2015

Government & Politics

Nigeria – Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is the body charged with the conduct of national elections under the 1999 Constitution. It was known as Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO) and National Electoral Commission (NEC) under the 1979 and 1989 constitutions respectively.

StudyHQ February 17, 2015

Government & Politics

Application of the Rule of Law (Meaning & Definition)

The rule of law is defined as the supremacy of law over everybody in a political system. Rule of law is seen as a provision made by the constitution with emphasis on supremacy of the law, equality before the law and the presence or inclusion of the principle of individual rights.

StudyHQ June 15, 2013