Question 1
Outline five ways citizens participate in a democratic system of government.
Observation
This was the most popular and a straight forward question. All the candidates who attempted it performed very well and scored high marks. Candidates were expected to provide the following answers to the question.
- Voting at elections.
- Run for office//contesting elections
- Holding political or public office.
- Volunteering to serve in any political capacity.
- Serve as a juror.
- Contribute financially to a course/funding political activity.
- Engaging in community service/community support.
- Active participation in public decision making.
- Be an active member of a political party or civil society organization.
- Organizing strikes and demonstrations/Engaging in pressure group activities.
- Blog about local and national issues/Discussing and analyzing of public affairs.
- Defense of the provisions of the constitution.