Question 12
NECO
•
2017
•
CIVIC_EDUCATION
•
objective
A passage from the national anthem reads: "We stand united, strive for progress, and uphold justice for all." Identify the three constitutional principles that correspond to the words "unity", "progress", and "justice", and briefly explain how each principle reinforces Nigeria's national identity.
Answer Options
A.
Unity - Secularism principle; Progress - Industrialization principle; Justice - Human Rights principle. Each principle strengthens national identity by fostering religious tolerance, economic growth, and protection of individual freedoms.
B.
Unity - National Integration principle; Progress - Agricultural Development principle; Justice - Anti‑Corruption principle. Each principle strengthens national identity by encouraging cultural cohesion, boosting food security, and ensuring integrity in public office.
Correct Answer
C.
Unity - Federal Character principle; Progress - Socio‑Economic Development principle; Justice - Rule of Law principle. Each principle strengthens national identity by ensuring inclusive representation, collective advancement, and fair governance.
D.
Unity - Patriotic Education principle; Progress - Infrastructure Expansion principle; Justice - Equality before the Law principle. Each principle strengthens national identity by promoting national pride, improving public works, and guaranteeing equal legal treatment.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Unity - Federal Character principle; Progress - Socio‑Economic Development principle; Justice - Rule of Law principle. Each principle strengthens national identity by ensuring inclusive representation, collective advancement, and fair governance.
About This Question
This is
Neco
2017
Civic Education
Question 12.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2017
Neco
Civic Education
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
.