UI Post-UTME Government 2019 (Model questions) Question 8

Question 8

Citizenship, Rights and Duties

One of the following is a gross violation of a civic right of the citizens

  1. A.lawful detention on allegation of criminal offence
  2. B.government's refusal to make medical treatment free
  3. C.ever increasing cost of living
  4. D.disenfranchisement
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (disenfranchisement)

Explanation

Disenfranchisement takes away a citizen's right to vote, which is a basic civic and political right.