WAEC Government 2014 Question 1

Question 1

The State and Government

Government protects the lives and property of the citizens of a state through the

  1. A.courts and the police.
  2. B.legislature and prisons.
  3. C.ministers and the police.
  4. D.customs and the police.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (courts and the police.)

Explanation

The police prevent crime and arrest offenders, and the courts try cases and punish wrongdoers, so together they protect lives and property.