Human Rights and Citizen Duties

Questions and Answers

What is the significance of chapter IV of the 1999 Nigerian constitution?

It clearly states the rights of Nigerian citizens.

What is a fundamental human right of citizens?

Right to life, dignity of human person, work, personal liberty, fair hearing, own property, freedom of expression, privacy, etc.

What is a citizen?

A person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country and enjoys rights and privileges and performs some duties to show loyalty and contributions to the development of his/her country.

What happens to a citizen who breaks the law of the country?

The citizen loses his right of freedom and can be imprisoned if caught, tried, and found guilty. Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of knowing one's duties as a citizen?

It is important to know one's duties as a citizen because one cannot enjoy the rights and privileges if one fails to perform the duties expected from a citizen. Signup and view all the answers

What is national consciousness?

It refers to the awareness and understanding of one's national identity and responsibilities. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a responsible citizen in national development?

A responsible citizen is loyal to the country and contributes to the development of the country. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between rights and responsibilities of citizens?

One cannot enjoy the rights and privileges if one fails to perform the duties expected from a citizen. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of national symbols in national consciousness?

National symbols represent the national identity and unity of a country. Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of citizenship duties?

Citizenship duties are obligatory tasks which a citizen must legally and morally perform as set out by the laws of the country. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rights of Citizens

Right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion
Right to vote and be voted for
Right to education
Right to food
Right to be considered innocent until proven guilty
Right from arbitrary arrest or prison
Right or freedom from slavery
Freedom from discrimination
Right to organize meetings

Duties of Citizens

Payment of taxes and other levies
Obedience to the law
Voting during elections
Allegiance to the country
Assisting law enforcement agencies
Taking care of government property
Service to the nation
Respect to national symbols
Appear as a witness when needed or summoned to provide evidence in a law court

National Consciousness

National consciousness is the feeling of attachment and sense of belonging to a country
It involves understanding and knowledge of what is happening in the country
It implies loyalty to one's country

National Identity

National identity refers to the distinguishing characteristics of a nation
Examples include language, dress, food, and other cultural features
Despite differences, people have unifying factors that bring them together as one

National Symbols

National symbols represent a country
Examples of national symbols in Nigeria include:
- National Flag
- National Anthem
- National Coat of Arms
- National Pledge
- National Identity Card
- National Constitution
- National Currency
- Seal of the Presidency of Nigeria
- Nigerian passport
- Nigerian map