WAEC Government 2012 Question 1

Question 1

The State and Government

The study of government is important because it

  1. A.directs people's attention to development of non-state institutions that satisfy their aspirations.
  2. B.enables citizens to understand the processes for managing state affairs.
  3. C.encourages individuals to take decisions
  4. D.encourages the elite to remain in power.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (enables citizens to understand the processes for managing state affairs.)

Explanation

Studying government teaches citizens how the state is run, how decisions are made and what their rights and duties are.