WAEC Government 2021 Theory — Question 4

Model answer

i. Serves as a guide to political parties in drawing their manifesto. ii. It gives direction to government actions/decisions. iii. It ensures accountability and transparency in government. iv. It is a device for effective control of the government. v. Influences public policy formulation and implementation. (Also: serves as medium to give feedback to government in power, allows for citizens participation in government process, allows for freedom of expression on the part of citizens, assists in the promotion of the rights and freedoms of citizens, government uses it to secure support for its policies and programmes, serves as a major source of law-making, guides the undecided voter to choose the right candidate, tests the popularity of the government in power, assists to change previously held positions and attitudes of government/institutions.)