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Difficulty: MediumCitizenship, Fundamental Rights, Duties, and Obligations

Under the constitutional provisions of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which of the following is classified strictly as a civic duty of a citizen rather than a fundamental human right?

  1. A
    Freedom to express opinions and impart ideas without government interference
  2. B
    Right to assemble freely and associate with any political party or group
  3. Prompt payment of all taxes declared by legitimate authorityAnswer
  4. D
    Renunciation of foreign citizenship upon naturalization within the country

Answer

Prompt payment of all taxes declared by legitimate authority is a civic duty of a citizen.
Prompt payment of taxes is explicitly specified as a mandatory civic duty of every citizen to ensure the government has revenue for public expenditure and infrastructure development. Unlike fundamental rights, which guarantee individual protections, tax payment is a legal duty mandated by the constitution.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Distinguish between constitutional fundamental rights and civic duties/obligations.
Fundamental rights guarantee protections and freedoms to individuals (e.g., speech, assembly), whereas civic duties demand specific performance or actions from citizens to sustain the state (e.g., paying taxes, obeying laws, defending the nation).
Clear categorization prevents confusing civic requirements with constitutional liberties.
2
Evaluate the options against Section 24 (Duties of the Citizen) and Chapter IV (Fundamental Rights) of the Nigerian Constitution.
Prompt tax payment is listed under civic duties in Section 24, while freedom of speech, assembly, and naturalization conditions fall under rights or legal qualifications.
This confirms which item represents a mandatory civic obligation.

Key Concept

Distinction between Civic Duties and Fundamental Rights
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Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Duties, and Obligations

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