WAEC Civic Education 2020 past questions and answers

Nationalism in Nigeria eventually led to

1. A.national renaissance.
2. B.creation of states.
3. C.decolonization.
4. D.the end of military rule.

Which of the following conditions gives rise to the denial of right to life?

1. A.Homicide
2. B.Forgery
3. C.Protest
4. D.Burglary

Activities that act to clog the wheel of societal progress can be described as

1. A.family issues.
2. B.cultural vices.
3. C.religious issues.
4. D.social vices.

The four most prominent nationalist leaders of Nigeria at independence were

1. A.J.S. Tarka, S.L. Akintola, Aminu Kano and Ernest Ikoli.
2. B.Nnamdi Azikiwe, K. O. Mbadiwe, Arthur Richards and Aminu Kano.
3. C.Tafawa Balewa, Obafemi Awolowo, Nnamdi Azikiwe and Ahmadu Bello.
4. D.Adesoji Aderemi, Shehu Shagari, Obafemi Awolowo and Nnamdi Azikiwe.

Responsible parenthood can complement the activities of government in several ways except by raising

1. A.responsible citizens.
2. B.citizens who oppose the government.
3. C.responsible future leaders.
4. D.entrepreneurs in the society.

One importance of constituted authority is that it leads to

1. A.maintenance of law and order.
2. B.concentration of power.
3. C.immunity of elected leaders.
4. D.arbitrary use of power.

Teaching children to be satisfied with what they have is a way of encouraging

1. A.self-reliance.
2. B.orderliness.
3. C.contentment.
4. D.selflessness.

Law and order can best be maintained in Nigeria through the

1. A.making of decree by the various security agencies.
2. B.constitutional law enforcement and citizens' common welfare.
3. C.prohibition of public protest, terrorism and militancy.
4. D.use of modern security gadgets and directorate of state security service.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the

1. A.United Nations General Assembly.
2. B.United Nations Security Council.
3. C.United Nations San-Francisco Conference.
4. D.United Nations Trusteeship Council.

Responsible parenting is the ability of parents to

1. A.provide qualitative education for their children.
2. B.establish profitable business for the family.
3. C.meet the basic and social needs of their children.
4. D.ensure that rights of their children are safeguarded.

Assuming the offence committed by Amuka in the above story happened in a democratic society, the poultry farm workers would be

1. A.honoured for executing instant justice.
2. B.punished for taking laws into their own hands.
3. C.converted to security personnel
4. D.promoted for safeguarding the poultry farm.

Against the background of a democratic society, the farm workers in the story above are expected to

1. A.hand Amuka over to the police.
2. B.deny Amuka his right to fair hearing.
3. C.judge Amuka after giving him a fair hearing.
4. D.discharge him of the offence committed.

A community which does not associate with neighbouring communities would likely experience

1. A.limited access to modern facilities.
2. B.corruption among elected officials.
3. C.retarded economic development.
4. D.disregard for constitutional rights.

Which of the following agencies carries out scrutiny of vehicles for road worthiness in Nigeria?

1. A.Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps
2. B.The Nigerian Police
3. C.Vehicle Inspection Office
4. D.Nigeria Customs Services

The role of a responsible mother is to

1. A.ensure good neighbourliness.
2. B.report the husband when necessary.
3. C.help the motherless children and orphans.
4. D.support the father in meeting family needs.

The human right that is applicable to human beings without reference to their nationality is the right to

1. A.life and dignity of human persons.
2. B.vote.
3. C.acquire assets and landed property.
4. D.work.

All regulatory road signs can be categorized into

1. A.mandatory and mediative.
2. B.punitive and prohibitive.
3. C.prohibitive and mandatory.
4. D.persuasive and informative.

A healthy inter-communal relationship is not associated with

1. A.political development.
2. B.economic progress.
3. C.state of violence.
4. D.societal security.

Cult activities are usually characterized by

1. A.terrorist activities.
2. B.despotic tendencies.
3. C.violent disposition.
4. D.martial bravery.

Which of the following cannot be termed drug abuse?

1. A.Using prescribed drugs the wrong way
2. B.Drinking alcohol in excess
3. C.Frequent intake of soft drinks
4. D.The use of self-medication

An interventionist programme between two warring groups can best be made successful through

1. A.conciliation.
2. B.cooperation.
3. C.mediation.
4. D.counselling.

The blindfold on the symbol of the woman in Figure 1 indicates that laws must be applied

1. A.with great caution.
2. B.in favour of women.
3. C.with a neutral mindset.
4. D.by an anonymous judge.

Which of these cannot be responsible for the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS)?

1. A.Unprotected sexual intercourse
2. B.Dinning and drinking with people living with HIV/AIDS
3. C.Using unscreened blood transfusion
4. D.Sharing of unsterilized piercing instruments

Studying hard in school is one of the preventive measures against

1. A.unionism.
2. B.cultism.
3. C.bigotry.
4. D.racism.

From the dialogue above, the problem of Zainab is that of

1. A.stigmatization.
2. B.ignorance.
3. C.infection.
4. D.pride.

A major challenge for civil societies in executing their mandate is

1. A.poor funding of their programmes.
2. B.questionable reputation of their members.
3. C.composition of their leadership.
4. D.their desire for political power.

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) was established in the year

1. A.2001.
2. B.2002.
3. C.2003.
4. D.2004.

The Senate and House of Representatives in Nigeria constitutes the

1. A.Federal Congress.
2. B.National Parliament.
3. C.Federal Legislature.
4. D.National Assembly.

A primary ambition of individuals involved in human trafficking that cannot be achieved is

1. A.unwanted pregnancy.
2. B.physical and sexual abuse.
3. C.financial freedom.
4. D.depression and suicidal thought.

The approval of the government budget is the responsibility of the

1. A.judiciary.
2. B.legislature.
3. C.ministers.
4. D.executive.

The step taken by the Councillor in the dialogue above is best described as

1. A.empowerment.
2. B.selflessness.
3. C.development.
4. D.patriotism.

Shola in the dialogue above will likely end up being

1. A.patriotic.
2. B.hard working.
3. C.contented.
4. D.self-reliant.

Which of the following is a known cult group in Nigeria?

1. A.Rangers
2. B.Pyrates
3. C.Flamingoes
4. D.Illuminatis

The body in charge of controlling trafficking of drugs in Nigeria is the

1. A.Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
2. B.National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
3. C.National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
4. D.Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, (NIMR).

Which of the following makes the votes of the poor and the rich equal?

1. A.Compulsory voting
2. B.Right to vote
3. C.Popular participation
4. D.Free and fair election

The act of recruiting and trading of persons for the purpose of commercial exploitation is known as

1. A.slave trade.
2. B.human trafficking.
3. C.human rights abuse.
4. D.amnesty violations.

Which of these is a disadvantage to the application of the rule of law in a democratic society?

1. A.Existence of free and fair election
2. B.Granting of immunity to public office holders
3. C.Ensuring equal protection of citizens' rights
4. D.Promoting popular participation in politics

The protection of citizens' rights can be best guaranteed when there is

1. A.II and V.
2. B.III and VI.
3. C.I and II.
4. D.IV and V.

Constructive criticism of government policies and actions in a democratic state is best promoted by

1. A.I and V.
2. B.IV and VI.
3. C.III and IV.
4. D.V and VI.

Smooth transition of government in a democratic state is ensured when there is

1. A.I and III.
2. B.III and VI.
3. C.III and IV.
4. D.V and VI.

The 1999 Constitution could be described as rigid mainly because

1. A.its amendment requires two-third majority votes of the National Assembly.
2. B.its implementation requires the regular services of experienced constitutional lawyers.
3. C.adherence to its provision is very difficult.
4. D.it requires the presidential proclamation and judicial decision.

One major factor that hinders women from participating actively in politics is

1. A.their educational background.
2. B.lack of fund and financial power.
3. C.societal discrimination and belief system.
4. D.their religious background.

Under the 1999 Nigerian constitution, the Judiciary exercises the greatest power of checks and balances over the

1. A.Executive and Legislature.
2. B.House of Representatives and Senate.
3. C.Local Government Councils and The State Houses of Assembly.
4. D.States legislatures and National Assembly.

The activities of Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) can help in promoting the following except

1. A.development.
2. B.democracy.
3. C.justice.
4. D.dictatorship.

Based on the cartoon in Figure 2, it is evident that fuel scarcity is associated with the following except

1. A.corruption in public corporation driven oil sector.
2. B.the inability of fuel marketers to supply fuel.
3. C.corruption in private corporation driven. oil sector.
4. D.adequate importation of petrol by licensed marketers.

In Figure 2, the statement "government has started the war on corruption" is an indication that

1. A.taxi drivers are not happy with the new fuel price.
2. B.the patronage of taxi has reduced.
3. C.government is now tackling a major civic problem.
4. D.corruption has been eradicated in the oil sector.

The feeling of indifference people have towards participating in issues related to governance is termed

1. A.political discontentment.
2. B.apathy.
3. C.bad leadership.
4. D.selfishness.

Which of the following is a negative way of engaging in popular participation in a state?

1. A.Engaging in rallies and demonstrations
2. B.Joining political party of your choice
3. C.Taking part in general elections
4. D.Snatching of ballot box during elections

Representative democracy thrives on

1. A.educated electorates.
2. B.formation of political parties.
3. C.free and fair elections.
4. D.equal gender representation.

Which of the following is a major limitation to the operational effectiveness of the public service?

1. A.Change of government
2. B.Corruption
3. C.Nepotism
4. D.Bureaucratic red-tapism

Section A: National Ethics, Discipline, Rights and Obligations
(a) Define citizenship education.
(b) Highlight four relevance of citizenship education to the sustenance of the Nigerian society.

Section A: National Ethics, Discipline, Rights and Obligations
(a) List five qualities an ideal parent is expected to possess.
(b) State five ways good parenting acts as an incubator for responsible citizens in Nigeria.

Section A: National Ethics, Discipline, Rights and Obligations
(a) Define inter-communal relationship.
(b) Explain four ways by which inter-communal relationship promotes community development in Nigeria.

Section B: Emerging Issues in the Society
Outline five ways of curbing cultism in the Nigerian School System.

Section B: Emerging Issues in the Society
State five contributions of individuals at stopping human trafficking.

Section B: Emerging Issues in the Society
Highlight five ways of supporting People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).

Section C: Governmental System and Processes
(a) Explain the term pillars of democracy.
(b) Describe the Armed Forces of Nigeria as a pillar of democracy.
(c) State three significance of free press to the sustenance of democratic governance.

Section C: Governmental System and Processes
Outline five consequences of political apathy to a developing nation.

Section C: Governmental System and Processes
(a) Identify and explain four foundational qualities that ensure the survival of civil society.
(b) List three challenges that continually threaten the existence of civil societies in Nigeria.