NECO Civic Education 2014 Question 26

Question 26

Political Apathy and Popular Participation

What does "35% affirmative action" of the present administration stand for? More

  1. A.PDP stalwarts should be engaged in government
  2. B.political positions for women in government
  3. C.women to be considered for campaign
  4. D.women to be elected as governors
  5. E.youths to get job opportunity.
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Answer: B (political positions for women in government)

Explanation

The 35% affirmative action (National Gender Policy, 2006) asked that women hold at least 35% of political and public positions.