Question 33
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2025
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GOVERNMENT
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objective
Nigeria currently operates a representative democracy. If a proposal is made to introduce a limited form of direct democracy through national referenda on constitutional amendments, identify two potential advantages and two possible disadvantages of such a change.
Answer Options
A.
Advantages: (1) Faster legislative process; (2) Reduced costs of elections. Disadvantages: (1) Increased political instability; (2) Overreliance on expert committees.
B.
Advantages: (1) Direct citizen control over foreign policy; (2) Ability to bypass parliament. Disadvantages: (1) Risk of populist decisions; (2) Potential for voter apathy due to frequent referenda.
C.
Advantages: (1) Strengthening of traditional authority; (2) Encouragement of regional autonomy. Disadvantages: (1) Dilution of national unity; (2) Complexity in implementing referenda logistics.
Correct Answer
D.
Advantages: (1) Increased public participation and legitimacy of constitutional changes; (2) Greater accountability of politicians to the electorate. Disadvantages: (1) Possibility of majority tyranny that could marginalise minority groups; (2) Complex constitutional matters may be oversimplified, leading to ill‑informed outcomes.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Advantages: (1) Increased public participation and legitimacy of constitutional changes; (2) Greater accountability of politicians to the electorate. Disadvantages: (1) Possibility of majority tyranny that could marginalise minority groups; (2) Complex constitutional matters may be oversimplified, leading to ill‑informed outcomes.
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Neco Model Questions Vol1
2025
Government
Question 33.
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2025
Neco Model Questions Vol1
Government
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