WAEC 2016 Government · Question 14
The privileged citizens enjoyed in a country irrespective of sex, tribe or creed is
Options
- A.right
- B.constitution
- C.manifesto
- D.franchise
Answer: A. right
Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key
Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks for the term for the "privileges" that every citizen enjoys in a country, regardless of sex, tribe or religion (creed).
Step 2: Explain the concepts
- Right: A privilege or entitlement that the law gives to every citizen, such as the right to life, freedom of expression, and freedom of movement. Rights apply to all citizens equally, whatever their sex, tribe or creed.
- Constitution: The supreme law or document that sets out how a country is governed. It is not a privilege enjoyed by citizens.
- Manifesto: A document in which a political party sets out its aims and promises before an election.
- Franchise: The right to vote. It is a specific right, and it usually depends on conditions such as age and registration. It is too narrow to match "privileges enjoyed... irrespective of sex, tribe or creed."
Step 3: Eliminate the options
- B is out because a constitution is a document, not a privilege.
- C is out because a manifesto belongs to political parties.
- D is only one particular right (voting), whereas the question describes privileges in general.
- A fits best: rights are the privileges all citizens enjoy equally.
Step 4: Answer The correct option is A. right.
Exam tip: In Government, remember "Rights = privileges guaranteed to all citizens." If an option names a document (constitution, manifesto), it is not the answer when the question asks about a privilege. Also watch for "franchise": it means only the right to vote.
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