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JAMB Government 1980 Question 22

Question 22

Democracy and Representative Government

Within a democracy, citizens

  1. A.can use all and any means to overthrow an offensive government
  2. B.have the right and duty to be involved in the political process
  3. C.have the duty to eliminate their political opponents
  4. D.are advised to be eternally vigilant
  5. E.have the positive right to physically prevent military coups from taking place
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (have the right and duty to be involved in the political process)

Explanation

Democracy depends on citizens taking part in politics, for example by voting and debating, and this is both their right and their duty.