WAEC 2022 Government · Question 16

The concept of social justice implies that the state must ensure

Options

  1. A.sharing of political power with opponents
  2. B.security for multi- national businesses
  3. C.equality of citizens
  4. D.fairmess to foreign nationals

Answer: C. equality of citizens

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks what social justice requires the state to ensure. Social justice is about fairness in how a society treats its own members.

Step 2: Explain the concept Social justice means fair and equitable distribution of opportunities, rights, privileges, and resources among all citizens, regardless of background, such as ethnicity, religion, gender, or social status. It is closely tied to equality before the law, equal access to education, healthcare, and employment, and protection of the vulnerable.

Step 3: Evaluate the options

  • A. Sharing of political power with opponents. This relates to power-sharing or political inclusiveness, not the core meaning of social justice.
  • B. Security for multinational businesses. This concerns economic or investment policy, not fairness among citizens.
  • C. Equality of citizens. This matches the definition. Social justice is about treating citizens fairly and equally and giving everyone a fair chance in society.
  • D. Fairness to foreign nationals. Foreigners may be treated fairly, but social justice mainly concerns the state's relationship with its own citizens.

Step 4: Answer The correct option is C. equality of citizens.

Tip: When you see "social justice," think fairness + equality + equal opportunity for citizens. Options about businesses, foreigners, or political opponents are usually distractors.

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