WAEC Civic Education 2019 past questions and answers

Which of the following nationalists is associated with democratic socialism?

1. A.Ahmadu Bello
2. B.Tafawa Balewa
3. C.Anthony Enahoro
4. D.Obafemi Awolowo

When a person is being fair, impartial and reasonable in dealing with others, such person is said to be

1. A.responsible.
2. B.tolerant.
3. C.honest.
4. D.humble.

A limitation to the exercise of human right is

1. A.war.
2. B.deportation.
3. C.migration.
4. D.HIV/AIDS.

Which of the following is not among the sources of authority?

1. A.Societal
2. B.Traditional
3. C.Rational Legal
4. D.Charismatic

Orderliness can be exhibited in the following ways except

1. A.observing the traffic lights.
2. B.queuing culture.
3. C.decorum behaviour.
4. D.interrupting an individual.

Which of the following is a way of achieving responsible parenthood?

1. A.Commitment
2. B.Patriotism
3. C.Favouritism
4. D.Goodness

A citizen is someone who

1. A.holds a chieftaincy title in the country.
2. B.is a legal member of the country.
3. C.has lived in the country for a long time.
4. D.is a staunch supporter of the country's development.

Incidences of broken home and irresponsible parenthood are the major causes of the following except

1. A.unhealthy growth.
2. B.armed robbery.
3. C.migration.
4. D.cultism.

Citizenship education will not help to achieve which of the following?

1. A.National unity
2. B.Education of the youth
3. C.Moral decadence
4. D.Promoting democracy

From the story above, it could be said that Imasuen have demonstrated

1. A.honesty.
2. B.fair play.
3. C.tolerance.
4. D.selflessness.

The behaviour of the motorcycle rider in the above story depicts

1. A.arrogance.
2. B.unruly attitude.
3. C.cruelty.
4. D.aggressive behaviour.

The behaviour of Imasuen in the story above can help promote all the following except

1. A.orderliness.
2. B.peaceful coexistence.
3. C.punctuality.
4. D.stability.

Nationalism is a product of all the following features except

1. A.cultural similarity.
2. B.social complexity.
3. C.shared interest.
4. D.historical association.

Trafficked individuals are likely to have been

1. A.corrupt and greedy.
2. B.traumatized and stigmatized.
3. C.dangerous and heartless.
4. D.hardworking and courageous.

The drug usually referred to as marijuana is

1. A.cannabis.
2. B.cocaine.
3. C.caffeine.
4. D.heroin.

The process of acquisition of necessary skills by young people for national development is known as

1. A.sponsorship.
2. B.encouragement
3. C.motivation.
4. D.empowerment.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) carries out all these functions except

1. A.construction of motorable roads.
2. B.effective patrol operation.
3. C.inspection of vehicles.
4. D.prompt rescue mission.

The inalienable entitlements of an individual in a society are known as

1. A.basic necessities.
2. B.natural justice.
3. C.fundamental freedom.
4. D.human rights.

Membership of an organization that is characterized by secrecy of operations is associated with

1. A.activism.
2. B.cultism.
3. C.radicalism.
4. D.spiritism.

The inability of citizens of a country to freely elect their leaders is a threat to

1. A.federalism.
2. B.totalitarianism.
3. C.oligarchy.
4. D.democracy.

Being faithful in marriage can greatly assist to prevent

1. A.unhealthy growth.
2. B.extravagancy.
3. C.hatred.
4. D.HIV infection.

Which of the following is a punitive measure against cultism?

1. A.Counselling and enlightenment in school
2. B.A true and sincere religious inculcation
3. C.Arrest and prosecution of suspects
4. D.Good parental responsibility and care

The road sign in Figure 1 indicates

1. A.move ahead.
2. B.stop ahead.
3. C.speed limit
4. D.wait a bit

Authorized road users include the following except

1. A.pedestrians.
2. B.bicycle riders.
3. C.roller skaters.
4. D.tricycle riders.

Which of the following is not a function of the judicial arm of government?

1. A.Implementation of the law
2. B.Pronouncement of punishment
3. C.Adjudication of cases
4. D.Interpretation of the law

Trafficked children are likely to experience all the following except

1. A.empowerment.
2. B.prostitution.
3. C.forced labour.
4. D.unwanted pregnancy.

Which of the following is not a way of promoting national consciousness?

1. A.Inter-school debate
2. B.Multicultural education
3. C.Sporting festivals
4. D.Compensatory mechanism

The totality of legislative, executive and judicial powers constitutes

1. A.sovereignty.
2. B.authority.
3. C.state.
4. D.government.

What existed between Ate and Ube towns can best be termed

1. A.boldness.
2. B.commitment.
3. C.courage.
4. D.co-operation.

The relationship that existed between Ate and Ube towns will lead to all the following except

1. A.promotion of harmony.
2. B.unification.
3. C.stunted development.
4. D.achievement of goals.

Which of the following categories of students will not likely be a major target of campus cult membership recruitment?

1. A.Proud children from wealthy homes
2. B.Students with influential parents
3. C.Bold and morally upright children
4. D.Wayward and fun-loving students

What do human traffickers use to instil fear into their victims?

1. A.Confrontation
2. B.Intimidation
3. C.Elimination
4. D.Exploitation

The origin of democracy is traced to the

1. A.Romans.
2. B.Greeks.
3. C.Egyptians.
4. D.British.

Which of the following skills is needed for youth empowerment?

1. A.Cross-curricula skills
2. B.Non-cognitive skills
3. C.Manipulative skills
4. D.Transversal skills

Which of the following is not a feature of federal constitution?

1. A.Division of power
2. B.Supremacy of the constitution
3. C.Flexibility of the constitution
4. D.Written constitution

Which of the following is not a consequence of human trafficking?

1. A.Relative deprivation
2. B.Violation of rights
3. C.Discontentment of individuals
4. D.Family bonding and reunion

The principle of rule of law is upheld in the society in order to

1. A.protect the citizens from arbitrary rule.
2. B.accord immunity to the president.
3. C.preserve customs and tradition of the society.
4. D.encourage mass literacy and prosperity.

Constitutional democracy is also known as

1. A.communalism.
2. B.limited government.
3. C.communism.
4. D.autocratic government.

Human rights are the cornerstones of

1. A.democracy.
2. B.plutocracy.
3. C.aristocracy.
4. D.theocracy.

In order to guarantee transparency and accountability in governance; leaders should ensure that

1. A.constitutionalism thrives.
2. B.the judiciary is supervised.
3. C.immunity covers government officials.
4. D.trials should be held in secret.

The diagram in Figure 2 symbolizes

1. A.strength.
2. B.authority.
3. C.status.
4. D.power.

Political apathy can be discouraged through

1. A.voters' registration.
2. B.registration of more political parties.
3. C.support of government policies.
4. D.free and fair elections.

Which of the following is the consequence of government initial attitude towards Okiti community?

1. A.Underdevelopment
2. B.Corruption
3. C.Ignorance
4. D.Illiteracy

Which of the following is not portrayed in the write-up above?

1. A.The importance of decentralization
2. B.Government responsiveness
3. C.Intra-governmental relations
4. D.Freedom of expression

From the above write-up, the action of Okiti people received prompt government attention because of the

1. A.existence of democratic governance.
2. B.need to support minority groups.
3. C.need to reward patriotic citizens.
4. D.election that was fast approaching.

Democracy could be described as a form of government in which people

1. A.develop interest in good governance.
2. B.produce sound political manifesto for national development.
3. C.participate in the decision making process.
4. D.contribute to political liberation.

Which of the following is a focus of the activities of civil society?

1. A.Anonymity
2. B.Equity
3. C.Position seeking
4. D.Policy Implementation

Which of the following principles prohibits public servants from being seen or heard in the public?

1. A.Permanence
2. B.Impartiality
3. C.Meritocracy
4. D.Anonymity

Which of the following is a consequence of political apathy?

1. A.Unrest and secession in the country
2. B.Emergence of incompetent leaders
3. C.Lack of foreign direct investment
4. D.Frequent military intervention

Section A: National Ethics, Discipline, Rights and Obligations
(a) Define the term justice.
(b) Explain what the scale, sword and blindfold stand for in Figure 1.

Section A: National Ethics, Discipline, Rights and Obligations
(a) State three significance of nationalism to political development in Nigeria.
(b) Highlight three nationalistic roles of Kwame Nkrumah.

Section A: National Ethics, Discipline, Rights and Obligations
Explain five roles of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in curbing road accidents in Nigeria.

Section B: Emerging Issues in the Society
State five behaviours associated with drug addiction.

Section B: Emerging Issues in the Society
State five hardships that victims of human trafficking may experience in the hands of human traffickers.

Section B: Emerging Issues in the Society
(a) Explain the following: (i) HIV; (ii) AIDS.
(b) List nine symptoms of AIDS.

Section C: Governmental System and Processes
(a) List the three main features of the rule of law.
(b) State four hindrances to the application of rule of law in the society.

Section C: Governmental System and Processes
(a) What is political apathy?
(b) State any two dangers of political apathy to the society.
(c) Highlight four ways of addressing political apathy.

Section C: Governmental System and Processes
(a) Define civil society.
(b) Outline six impediments to the effectiveness of civil societies in Nigeria.