WAEC Government 2020 Theory question 105

Theory question 105

Citizenship, Rights and Duties

Explain five means of safeguarding rights of citizens.

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Model answer

Any five, each explained: rule of law; independent judiciary/courts; constitutional entrenchment of fundamental rights; separation of powers and checks and balances; free press; ombudsman/public complaints commission; human rights commissions and NGOs/pressure groups; democratic elections; political education/awareness of rights; legal aid; an alert opposition and legislature.

Explanation

Each means should be explained in a sentence, not just named.