Civic Education Paper 2 Aug./Sept. 2022

SECTION A
NATIONAL ETHICS, DISCIPLINE, RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

 

Question 2

 

(a) What is law and order?

 

(b) Highlight six reasons why law and order is important in the Nigeria

society

Observation

 

A large percentage of candidates performed above average in this question. Points expected ofcandidates include;

 

(a) Meaning of Law And Order

Law and order is a condition in which the existing rules, regulations, norms and related legal codes are recognized and observed for the sustenance of peace, orderliness and security of lives and property in the society.

 

(b) Reasons Why Law And Order Is Important In The Nigerian Society

  1. It ensures peace and harmony/unity in the society.
  2. It guarantees security of life and property.
  3. It promotes orderly behaviour of citizens/queuing culture.
  4. It ensures social stability in human relationships.
  5. It promotes socio-economic development.
  6. It promotes effective function of societal institutions.
  7. It promotes accountability of the government to the governed.
  8. It ensures tolerance of other people’s opinion or views.
  9. It ensures obedience to constituted authorities.
  10. It enhances due process in governance and societal dealings.