Question 42
Democracy and ElectionsWASSCE 2018: Ini and Emem on the Constitutional Conference
Ini: The recent Constitutional Conference organized by the federal government gulped a lot of money.
Emem: That type of conference can only happen where there is a democratic governance which permits respect for all shades of opinion.
Ini: So, the federal government cannot solely take decisions and ratify them?
Emem: No, that will negate the fundamental principles of democracy.
Emem: That type of conference can only happen where there is a democratic governance which permits respect for all shades of opinion.
Ini: So, the federal government cannot solely take decisions and ratify them?
Emem: No, that will negate the fundamental principles of democracy.
It could be inferred from the dialogue above that democracy encourages
- A.tolerance.
- B.development.
- C.job creation.
- D.delegated legislation.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (tolerance.)
Explanation
Emem says democracy permits respect for all shades of opinion: tolerance.