The individual rights would be better protected if enshrined in the

Analyze the question The question asks where individual (fundamental human) rights are best protected. The key word is "enshrined," which means to preserve or write something as a lasting, protected foundation.

Explain the concept In Government, the constitution is the supreme law of the land. It sets out the structure of government and the fundamental rights of citizens. In Nigeria, Chapter IV of the 1999 Constitution lists fundamental human rights such as the right to life, personal liberty, fair hearing, freedom of expression, and freedom of movement.

Rights placed in a constitution are better protected because:

• The constitution is supreme, and any law that contradicts it is null and void.
• It is hard to change. Amending it requires special procedures, such as a two-thirds majority in the legislature and approval by state Houses of Assembly.
• It binds every arm of government, so the executive and legislature cannot casually take rights away.
• Citizens can go to court to enforce the rights if they are violated.

Eliminate the options

• B. Courts: Courts enforce and interpret rights. They do not hold them. Rights are enshrined in a document, not in a court.
• C. Daily papers: Newspapers only report on rights. They have no legal force.
• D. Law: This is close, but an ordinary law can be changed easily by the legislature. A constitution gives stronger, higher protection.
• E. President's speech: This is a political statement with no legal binding power.

Answer The constitution is the most secure place to enshrine individual rights, so the answer is A. constitutions.

Tip: When you see "enshrined," think "constitution." Rights that are entrenched or enshrined are almost always tied to the constitution in Government questions.