Observation

This was a very simple question but many candidates did not attempt it because they didn’t understand it. The performance of the candidates that attempted the question was good and scored good marks. Candidates are to provide the following points in order to score good marks.

1. It helps in the transmission of political values/norms to the younger
2. generation
3. It encourages political participation
4. It helps instil values of patriotism and nationalism/loyalty
5. It helps in political recruitment
6. It promotes political education/enlightenment
7. It promotes interest in the governance of the state
8. It helps in the formation of public opinion
9. It helps in the development of political culture in the state
10. It ensures responsibility and accountability in governance
11. It inculcates political traditions in successive generations
12. It helps in stabilizing the political system
13. It enhances the legitimacy of the political institutions/systems
14. It creates awareness of political institutions and processes
15. It enhances critical thinking and evaluation/assessment