Question 8
WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2020
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GOVERNMENT
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objective
In a representative democracy, citizens can influence government policy through various mechanisms besides voting. Identify two such mechanisms and briefly explain how each contributes to democratic accountability.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
Petitioning elected representatives - it enables citizens to request specific legislative action; and peaceful protest/freedom of association - it lets the public voice concerns and pressure officials, thereby enhancing accountability.
B.
Running for public office - it places citizens directly in decision‑making roles; and joining political parties - it organizes collective action to shape policy.
C.
Voting in primary elections - it lets citizens choose party nominees; and contacting media outlets - it amplifies public concerns, thereby influencing officials.
D.
Submitting public opinion polls - it provides data to legislators; and writing letters to newspapers - it informs public discourse, thereby affecting accountability.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Petitioning elected representatives - it enables citizens to request specific legislative action; and peaceful protest/freedom of association - it lets the public voice concerns and pressure officials, thereby enhancing accountability.
About This Question
This is
Waec Model Questions Vol1
2020
Government
Question 8.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2020
Waec Model Questions Vol1
Government
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
.