WAEC Civic Education 2020 Theory question 101

Theory question 101

Citizenship and Citizenship Education

Section A: National Ethics, Discipline, Rights and Obligations
(a) Define citizenship education.
(b) Highlight four relevance of citizenship education to the sustenance of the Nigerian society.

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Model answer

(a) Citizenship education is the process of giving citizens the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes they need to know their rights and duties and take part in the life of their country.
(b) Any four:
Makes citizens know and defend their rights.
Teaches duties and obligations to the state.
Promotes patriotism and national unity.
Prepares citizens for participation in governance.
Instils good values and discourages social vices.
Produces responsible leaders and followers.
Helps solve societal problems (HIV/AIDS, drug abuse, cultism).

Explanation

Define, then four points.