JAMB Government 2010 Question 16

Question 16

Citizenship, Rights and Duties

The rights of a citizen can be withdrawn by the state if the person

  1. A.is pronounced dead
  2. B.opposes the government violently
  3. C.is convicted of a serious crime
  4. D.leaves the country permanently.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (is convicted of a serious crime)

Explanation

A person convicted of a serious crime can lose rights such as liberty or voting under the law.