WAEC Government 1994 Question 14

Question 14

Citizenship, Rights and Duties

It is not the duty or obligation of a citizen to

  1. A.pay his tax
  2. B.defend his country in times of war
  3. C.arrest and prosecute offenders
  4. D.vote at elections
  5. E.stand up when the National Anthem is being sung.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (arrest and prosecute offenders)

Explanation

Arresting and prosecuting offenders is the job of the police and the state's prosecutors. A citizen's duty is only to help them, e.g. by reporting crime.