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WAEC Civic Education 2018 Theory — Question 9

Question 9 of 10 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Civic Education 2018 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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8. State five ways illiteracy can be a challenge to popular participation in a democracy.

Model answer

Inability of illiterate citizens to read and write; ignorance about the democratic process; negative attitude towards the democratic process; it prevents illiterates from knowing/enforcing their political rights; it prevents illiterate voters from participating effectively in governance.

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