WAEC Civic Education 2020 Theory question 108

Theory question 108

Political Apathy and Popular Participation

Section C: Governmental System and Processes
Outline five consequences of political apathy to a developing nation.

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Any five:
Emergence of incompetent or corrupt leaders.
Low legitimacy of government.
Poor representation of people's interests.
Electoral malpractice becomes easier.
Leaders are not accountable.
Slow national development.
Weakened democracy and possible instability.

Explanation

Five consequences.