WAEC Government 2022 Theory — Question 7

Model answer

Five significant provisions of the 1989 Third Republican Constitution which deepened the democratic development of Nigeria: i. Provided for the establishment of traditional councils to promote the culture of the people ii. Reduced the age for elective positions with the aim of increase political participation iii. Recall of political office holders in the legislature to make them accountable, responsive and responsible to the people iv. Creation of federal executive bodies led to job creation and better service delivery v. Supremacy of the constitution to prevent dictatorship vi. Abuja was created as the seat of government to emphasize the federal character vii. Centralization of constitutional functions and fiscal resources viii. Entrenchment of Fundamental Human Rights to provide adequate protection for the rights of the people ix. Entrenchment of separation of powers x. Retention of the Supreme Court as the highest court of the land