WAEC Civic Education 2020 Question 39

Question 39

Democracy and Elections
WASSCE 2020: Features of democracy
I: Rule of law. II: Judicial independence. III: Press Freedom. IV: Official opposition.
V: Free, fair and periodic election. VI: Universal adult suffrage.

Constructive criticism of government policies and actions in a democratic state is best promoted by

  1. A.I and V.
  2. B.IV and VI.
  3. C.III and IV.
  4. D.V and VI.
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Answer: C (III and IV.)

Explanation

Press freedom (III) and an official opposition (IV) allow criticism of government.