WAEC Civic Education 2023 Theory — Question 2

Model answer

1. By enabling citizens to know their rights, duties and obligations. 2. By equipping citizens with relevant skills and knowledge to effectively participate in governance. 3. By producing responsible, well-informed and self-reliant youths. 4. By enabling citizens to develop positive attitudes and values needed to function as relevant members of society. 5. By helping citizens understand common problems associated with emerging issues such as HIV/AIDS, drug abuse and cultism, and how to solve them. (Other acceptable: by providing opportunities to absorb and practise the basic norms of democratic culture; by increasing understanding of politics and governance; by creating awareness on national/current issues.)