WAEC Government 2011 Theory question 101

Theory question 101

The State and Government

State six functions of government in a state.

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Any six: defence of the state and protection of lives and property; maintenance of law and order; making laws; settling disputes (judiciary); provision of social services (education, health, water); provision of infrastructure (roads, power); promoting economic development and regulating the economy; conducting foreign relations; raising revenue through taxes; protecting fundamental human rights; promoting national unity; conducting elections for peaceful change of government; creating jobs.

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