WAEC Civic Education 2017 past questions and answers

The standards that are considered ethical by an individual or the society is known as

1. A.dignity.
2. B.rights.
3. C.values.
4. D.materialism.

One significance of value in society is that it

1. A.brings about peaceful co-existence of people
2. B.makes one to acquire more properties.
3. C.enhances an individual's access to education.
4. D.promotes influx of aliens to the community.

WASSCE 2017: from 'The New Man' by Femi Ademiluyi (poem extract)

The quotation shows that the speaker is

1. A.nationalistic.
2. B.opportunistic.
3. C.subservient.
4. D.reoriented.

The status of being a legal member of a country is referred to as

1. A.alien.
2. B.asylum.
3. C.citizenship
4. D.migrant

The rights of citizens can be guaranteed through

1. A.gerrymandering.
2. B.the writ of habeas corpus.
3. C.prerogative of mercy.
4. D.political immunity.

The inalienable rights of citizens of a state can best be protected through

1. A.an unwritten constitution.
2. B.parliamentary system of government.
3. C.unitary system of government.
4. D.an independent judiciary.

The society can be much more peaceful if individuals learn to

1. A.respect and obey the laws of the land.
2. B.gather knowledge about politics.
3. C.understand the human rights commission.
4. D.seek redress in the court of law.

The exhibition of queuing culture in a society is a good example of

1. A.participation.
2. B.empowerment.
3. C.nationalism.
4. D.orderliness.

Constituted authority is necessary in the society because it

1. A.promotes international relations.
2. B.ensures security of lives and properties.
3. C.serves as agent of socialization.
4. D.provides scholarship for higher education.

Responsible parenthood is important because it

1. A.promotes procreation.
2. B.fosters orderliness.
3. C.grooms disciplined children.
4. D.provides solution to all societal problems.

Which of the following should not be encouraged by responsible parents?

1. A.Moral development.
2. B.Religious fundamentalism
3. C.Spiritual development
4. D.Respect for elders

Road signs primarily serve as

1. A.symbols to correct road users.
2. B.signs to aid Federal Road Safety officials to apprehend defaulters.
3. C.devices to guide traffic division of Police Command.
4. D.precautionary devices to guide road users.

In obeying traffic rules, pedestrians are to walk on the left side of the road so as to

1. A.buy things at the road side.
2. B.see oncoming vehicles.
3. C.cross at anytime.
4. D.walk across junctions.

From the diagram above, activities of deviants in the society can be curtailed by

1. A.establishment of more prisons.
2. B.ostracizing the deviants from the society.
3. C.indulging the deviants with financial incentive.
4. D.strengthening reformative institutions.

The act of the deviants in the picture above contradicts the skills of

1. A.interpersonal relationships.
2. B.entrepreneurship.
3. C.inter-communal relationships.
4. D.resolution.

One of the skills that can be used in resolving inter-communal conflicts is

1. A.coercion.
2. B.mediation.
3. C.suppression.
4. D.harassment.

From the above dialogue, it is evident that cultism disrupts activities in the

1. A.family.
2. B.school.
3. C.society.
4. D.club

From the above dialogue, which of the following is likely to happen if cultism is eradicated from our campuses?

1. A.Uninterrupted school programme
2. B.Increase in the remuneration of staff of higher institutions
3. C.Provision of scholarships for brilliant students
4. D.Amicable resolution of disputes on campuses

Which of the following is not responsible for cult activities in schools and colleges?

1. A.Perceived injustice
2. B.Satisfaction of membership aspirations
3. C.Personal protection
4. D.Preservation of cultural heritage

Drug abuse often leads to

1. A.sexually transmitted diseases.
2. B.cancerous illness.
3. C.psychiatric disorder.
4. D.incurable ailment.

Use of hard drugs could best be curtailed through

1. A.compensation.
2. B.rehabilitation.
3. C.enlightenment.
4. D.compromise.

If an individual persists in the use of hard drugs, such individual is likely to exhibit

1. A.hostile attitude towards religious organizations.
2. B.unfriendly disposition towards foreigners.
3. C.oppressive behaviour.
4. D.emotional illness and aggression.

Drug abuse can best be prevented in the society by

1. A.arresting and prosecuting drug vendors.
2. B.engaging in public enlightenment.
3. C.canvassing capital punishment for drug peddlers.
4. D.prohibiting the sales of drugs at the motor parks.

Which of the following people suffer most in human trafficking?

1. A.Girls
2. B.Boys
3. C.Children
4. D.Adults

Which of the following is not a symptom of HIV/AIDS?

1. A.Loss of appetite and weight
2. B.Unexplained feverish condition
3. C.Infections that often resist treatment
4. D.Systematic growth of the body

Which of the following cannot motivate human trafficking?

1. A.Poverty
2. B.Greed
3. C.Low-self esteem
4. D.Education

One way of being infected with HIV/AIDS is through

1. A.the use of unsterilized sharp objects.
2. B.sitting close to HIV/AIDS infected persons.
3. C.sharing clothes with HIV/AIDS infected persons.
4. D.having handshake with people living with HIV/AIDS.

One of the preventive measures against the infection of HIV/AIDS is

1. A.membership of Red Cross Society.
2. B.faithfulness to a partner.
3. C.becoming a medical staff.
4. D.membership of campaign against AIDS.

Which of the following is not a skill for practical living?

1. A.Life coping skill
2. B.Manipulative skill
3. C.Artistic skill
4. D.Cyber crime skill

Which of the following is not a reason for self-reliance?

1. A.Creation of employment opportunities
2. B.Innovation and creativity
3. C.Diversification of the economy
4. D.Quest for white collar jobs

In the constitution, the areas where both the federal and state governments exercise joint authority are on the

1. A.residual list.
2. B.concurrent list.
3. C.exclusive list.
4. D.reserved list.

Government is saddled with all the following responsibilities except

1. A.prevention of internal disturbances.
2. B.protection of lives and properties.
3. C.promotion of industrial development.
4. D.provision of all the needs of the citizens

A major feature of representative democracy is

1. A.free and fair election.
2. B.absolute application of law.
3. C.civil liberty groups.
4. D.enlightened electorates

A feature that distinguishes the 1979 Nigerian constitution from that of 1963 was the introduction of

1. A.unitary system of government.
2. B.republicanism.
3. C.presidential system of government.
4. D.westminster system.

In a democracy, official opposition is allowed to

1. A.bring down the government.
2. B.pave way for military intervention.
3. C.make government accountable.
4. D.encourage crisis in a state

The beauty of democratic system of government is that

1. A.the president has supreme power.
2. B.political power resides in the people.
3. C.there is absence of exploitation.
4. D.political participation is limited.

From the above passage, it could be said that in a society where this incident happened, there is absence of

1. A.court of law.
2. B.rule of law.
3. C.lawyers and solicitors.
4. D.the press.

The following can be classified as forms of political apathy except

1. A.refusal to register and vote.
2. B.lack of interest in politics.
3. C.refusal to rig in an election.
4. D.nonchalant attitude towards politicians.

The notion of perceiving the involvement of people in politics as devilish connotes political

1. A.demonization.
2. B.apathy.
3. C.degeneration.
4. D.discontent

The active involvement of people in the decision-making process in a state indicates political

1. A.indoctrination.
2. B.participation.
3. C.struggle.
4. D.apathy.

A non-governmental organization that allows independent initiative of citizens is known as

1. A.civil society.
2. B.pressure group.
3. C.religious group.
4. D.professional society.

The effective way by which government can ascertain public support and reaction is through

1. A.opinion leaders.
2. B.party members.
3. C.campaigns.
4. D.elections.

The following are effects of political apathy except that it

1. A.affects the quality of lives.
2. B.leads to the enthronement of irresponsible leaders.
3. C.promotes free and fair elections.
4. D.ensures non-availability of dividends of democracy.

Which of the following is the best way through which citizens can participate in the politics of their country?

1. A.Acquisition of higher degree in political science
2. B.Standing for elective positions
3. C.Learning the art and science of political sagacity
4. D.Undergoing mentorship under prominent political leaders

The public service is important for ensuring

1. A.continuity in governance.
2. B.gender equality.
3. C.professional equality.
4. D.superiority of the pressure groups.

Political neutrality of civil servants means that they

1. A.do not engage in partisan politics.
2. B.should not be seen or heard.
3. C.should not work with politicians.
4. D.do not receive praises nor blames for their actions.

The category of public service that has the closest contact with the political class is the

1. A.manipulative class.
2. B.administrative class.
3. C.clerical class.
4. D.technical class.

In the public service, another name for red-tapism is

1. A.theocracy.
2. B.bureaucracy.
3. C.autocracy.
4. D.democracy.

Section A: National Ethics, Discipline, Rights and Obligations
(a) Define interpersonal relationships.
(b) State four ways acts of kindness can promote interpersonal relationships.

Section A: National Ethics, Discipline, Rights and Obligations
(a) Define traffic regulations.
(b) Outline six reasons why inspection of vehicle documents is necessary in Nigeria.

Section A: National Ethics, Discipline, Rights and Obligations
(a) Define responsible parenthood.
(b) Explain four importance of responsible parenthood to national development.

Section B: Emerging Issues in the Society
Outline any five functions of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Traffic in Persons and other Related Matters (NAPTIP).

Section B: Emerging Issues in the Society
(a) State three reasons why high incidence of cultism constitutes a national problem.
(b) List five reasons why eradication of cultism in schools will promote national development.
(c) Highlight two factors hindering the eradication of cultism in Nigerian schools.

Section B: Emerging Issues in the Society
Explain five ways Civic Education can help eradicate drug addiction among youths.

Section C: Governmental System and Processes
Explain any five of the following pillars of democracy: (a) constitution; (b) arms of government; (c) political parties; (d) free press; (e) armed forces; (f) civil societies.

Section C: Governmental System and Processes
(a) State three reasons why public service is important for the effective function of government.
(b) Identify three ways by which Public/Civic Service Commission contributes to the effective operation of public service in Nigeria.

Section C: Governmental System and Processes
Highlight five relevance of power sharing among the three tiers of government in Nigeria.