WAEC Civic Education 2023 Theory — Question 17

Model answer

1. Ensuring democratic principles and values in society. 2. Maintenance/enforcement of law and order in society. 3. Protection of the lives and properties of citizens in the state. 4. Strengthening and encouraging the existence of democratic institutions, e.g. electoral bodies, political parties, pressure groups, civil societies. 5. Respecting/guaranteeing the fundamental rights of citizens. 6. Initiating and drafting the budget for good governance. (Other acceptable: giving assent to/signing bills into law; declaring a state of emergency where necessary; policy formulation; collection of revenue/taxes/levies for implementing the dividends of democracy.)