WAEC Civic Education 2021 Theory — Question 8
Question 8 of 9 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Civic Education 2021 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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8(a) Define modern mode of popular participation. (b) Explain six ways popular participation can facilitate the advancement of a developing society.
Model answer
(a) Modern mode of popular participation refers to the contemporary way of citizens' engagement in governmental decision making processes, expression of views and election of their representatives in a democratic state. (b) Ways popular participation facilitates development: i. By promoting political awareness and education. ii. By fostering political stability. iii. By promoting self-fulfillment and satisfaction of citizens. iv. By enhancing responsive and responsible government/accountability. v. By promoting popular consciousness. vi. By enhancing confidence of the people to hold government accountable.
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