WAEC Government 2018 Theory question 109

Theory question 109

Military Rule

What mechanisms should be put in place to forestall military intervention in politics?

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Model answer

Any of:
1. Good governance and accountability.
2. Free and fair elections.
3. Fight against corruption.
4. Sound economic management; reduce poverty and unemployment.
5. Constitutional provisions outlawing coups and punishing plotters.
6. Professionalism and good welfare in the armed forces; civilian control of the military.
7. Political education and a vigilant civil society.
8. Respect for rule of law and human rights.
9. Equitable distribution of resources and national unity.
10. Regional/international sanctions against coups (ECOWAS, AU).

Explanation

Each mechanism should remove a cause of coups.