WAEC Civic Education 2021 past questions and answers

The deliberate effort to avoid behaving abnormally when faced with pressure can be termed

1. A.self-esteem.
2. B.self-control.
3. C.integrity.
4. D.determination.

The categories of Nigerian citizens that cannot be declared as non-citizens under any circumstances are citizens by

1. A.parentage and naturalization.
2. B.registration and birth.
3. C.birth and parentage.
4. D.registration and naturalization.

An importance of effective parenting is that it ensures

1. A.adequate formal education of the children.
2. B.provision of secondary needs for the family.
3. C.family members know how to socialize.
4. D.morally upright wards are bred for the society.

A ban on public lectures and symposiums is against the right to freedom of

1. A.movement and right to speech.
2. B.worship and fair hearing.
3. C.electronic and print media.
4. D.peaceful assembly and association.

All these can be a cause of accident on the road except

1. A.praying while driving.
2. B.eating while driving.
3. C.being conscious of road signs.
4. D.taking alcohol before driving.

Read the quotation: "Being truthful to oneself; being truthful to others; being someone others can trust; doing what is right regardless of the circumstances".
The above quotation is apt for describing

1. A.selflessness.
2. B.diligence.
3. C.discipline.
4. D.integrity.

National consciousness, unity and integrity are promoted through all the following ways except

1. A.obedience to rules and regulations.
2. B.National Youth Service Corps.
3. C.compromise of the rule of law.
4. D.teaching of Civic Education in schools.

Membership of an organization associated with secrecy of operations in the society is an indication of

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

Associations, connections and affiliations between two or more people is what type of relationship?

1. A.Intra-group
2. B.Inter-communal
3. C.Interpersonal
4. D.Intra-communal

Orderliness in society is best guaranteed when all citizens

1. A.obey rules and regulations.
2. B.respect and humble themselves.
3. C.are proud to be associated with the society.
4. D.know the sanctions for violation of laws.

The traffic sign in the images in Figure 1 is to caution road drivers that

1. A.pedestrians crossing is in progress therefore, all cars should wait patiently for them.
2. B.a designated bus-stop is ahead where school children can be picked and dropped.
3. C.pedestrians are to hold hands together so as to support one another when crossing.
4. D.they need to move fast because of the presence of a school zone.

Paying our taxes and assisting the government in the fight against crime are examples of

1. A.civil obligations.
2. B.social obligations.
3. C.economic obligations.
4. D.cultural obligations.

Creating an enabling environment for someone to have control over his financial situation is known as

1. A.reinforcement.
2. B.endowment.
3. C.empowerment.
4. D.enhancement.

The following are steps towards sustaining national unity except

1. A.emphasis on factors that unite a nation.
2. B.respecting the national symbols.
3. C.discouraging inter-religious marriages.
4. D.working towards achieving national objectives.

A major reason that fosters healthy interpersonal relationship is

1. A.pursuit of money.
2. B.party politics.
3. C.common goals.
4. D.culture.

People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) are stigmatized by

1. A.refusal of privileges.
2. B.exploitation by care givers.
3. C.refusal to be voted for in election.
4. D.refusing to respect their authority.

A child who is forced to engage in hawking all day must have been denied the right to

1. A.fair hearing.
2. B.expression.
3. C.education.
4. D.life.

The sole aim of youth empowerment is to

1. A.encourage students to take on a vacation job.
2. B.learn to earn money and also how to manage it.
3. C.learn how to behave in a work-related environment.
4. D.give youths financial independence and self-reliance.

From the above passage, it could be inferred that Chalyn is majorly a victim of

1. A.human trafficking.
2. B.inconsiderate government.
3. C.lack of family planning.
4. D.non-payment of salaries.

Which of the following would have likely saved Chalyn from falling into the hands of traffickers?

1. A.Adequate remunerations for civil servants
2. B.An established family business
3. C.Moral upbringing and solid parental care
4. D.Adequate family planning.

Chalyn's ordeal would have been likely prevented through all the following means except

1. A.poverty alleviation programme.
2. B.effective family planning.
3. C.qualitative higher education.
4. D.skill acquisition courses.

Which of the following agents is not saddled with the responsibility of maintaining traffic regulation in Nigeria?

1. A.Vehicle Inspection Officer
2. B.Nigerian Customs Officer
3. C.Police Traffic Warden
4. D.Corps Marshal

A society that is free from HIV/AIDS infected persons will likely experience

1. A.increase in level of poverty.
2. B.increase in productivity.
3. C.loss of man power.
4. D.high death rate.

Major behavioural manifestations of drug addicts include the following except

1. A.mental disorder.
2. B.isolation and withdrawal.
3. C.depression and regrets.
4. D.humility and boldness.

The lowest court in Nigeria is the

1. A.Magistrate/District Court.
2. B.Court of Appeal.
3. C.Sharia Court of Appeal.
4. D.State High Court.

Which of the following has the power to impeach the president in Nigeria?

1. A.Executive
2. B.Judiciary
3. C.Legislature
4. D.Supreme Court

The phrase no man is an island... means that

1. A.mankind needs other plants and animals to survive.
2. B.citizens cannot operate without help of a government.
3. C.individuals need the cooperation of others to progress.
4. D.humans need to marry and have life partners.

The people depicted in the image in Figure 2 are engaged in

1. A.community service.
2. B.personal development.
3. C.empowerment scheme.
4. D.fashion design competition.

The aim of those engaged in the activity captured in the image in Figure 2 is to

1. A.obtain relevant skills.
2. B.acquire formal knowledge.
3. C.source for extra income.
4. D.develop interpersonal skills.

Which type of skill is dominant in the image in Figure 2?

1. A.Manipulative skill
2. B.Intellectual skill
3. C.Negotiation skill
4. D.Communicative skill.

Citizenship education ensures that citizens become aware of

1. A.tenets of the laws of the society.
2. B.attributes required to become a leader.
3. C.how to restore peace during conflict.
4. D.justice and injustice during litigation.

Cultism is usually not associated with

1. A.rustication.
2. B.academic excellence.
3. C.stigmatization.
4. D.spiritual problems.

The programmes political parties intend to implement if they are voted into power are known as political

1. A.campaigns.
2. B.manifestoes.
3. C.agenda.
4. D.propaganda.

From the dialogue above, Mr. Katoun has demonstrated

1. A.survival mode.
2. B.intolerance.
3. C.apathy.
4. D.hard work.

As seen in the dialogue above, Mr. Ganaba is involved in an essential community service as

1. A.a social mobilizer.
2. B.a political analyst.
3. C.an election observer.
4. D.a party official.

The behaviour of Mr. Katoun in the dialogue above can be traced to the following factors except

1. A.inadequate security at polling booths.
2. B.poor technology.
3. C.unfulfilled manifestoes.
4. D.existence of endemic corruption.

The constitutions of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from 1979 to 1999 have all been

1. A.written and rigid.
2. B.written and flexible.
3. C.unwritten and rigid.
4. D.unwritten and flexible.

An established way Labour Unions protect the interest of workers is

1. A.police action.
2. B.hunger strike.
3. C.industrial action.
4. D.mass resignation.

The right to vie for public office falls under

1. A.economic rights.
2. B.political rights.
3. C.social rights.
4. D.religious rights.

A system of government where the ultimate power resides in the people is

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

Politically enlightened people may still feel discouraged in the political affairs of their society because of political

1. A.selflessness.
2. B.contentment.
3. C.participation.
4. D.marginalization.

Supervisory Councillors at the local government level are part of the

1. A.civil servants.
2. B.executive organ.
3. C.legislative organ.
4. D.judicial organ.

Constitutional provisions cannot be derived from

1. A.statutory sources.
2. B.customary sources.
3. C.judicial precedents.
4. D.colonial policies.

Political participation is facilitated by the following reasons except

1. A.engaging in moral upliftment.
2. B.fostering of political stability.
3. C.enhancement of dividends of democracy.
4. D.influencing the direction of government policies.

Which of these societal values is most expected of every public office holder?

1. A.Excellence
2. B.Accountability
3. C.Hospitality
4. D.Diplomacy

The phrase the music has changed refers to the fact that

1. A.checks and balances are no longer effective.
2. B.public servants are to show partisanship.
3. C.there was corruption in the public service sector.
4. D.the activities of the judiciary should be checkmated.

The first statement in the cartoon affirms that the speaker was

1. A.supportive of constituted authority.
2. B.jealous of Chief Jeunkoku's wealth.
3. C.aiding and abetting corruption.
4. D.discouraging injustice in the land.

A way Chief Jeunkoku can evade sanctions is if there is

1. A.presence of checks and balances.
2. B.operational principle of rule of law.
3. C.supremacy of the constitution.
4. D.a weak and compromised judiciary.

Which of the following is not a feature of civil society?

1. A.Protection of the interest of society
2. B.Voluntary membership and participation
3. C.Respect for constituted authority
4. D.Soliciting for political patronage

Section A: National Ethics, Discipline, Rights and Obligations
(a) What are values?
(b) Elucidate six reasons why integrity is the foundation of any functional society in the world.

Section A: National Ethics, Discipline, Rights and Obligations
(a) Summarize the seven core freedoms as established in the Charter of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
(b) In what four ways can individuals and groups contribute to the upholding of the vision and mission of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)?

Section A: National Ethics, Discipline, Rights and Obligations
(a) Identify five reasons road accidents in Nigeria could be seen as consequences of humans' negligence.
(b) Highlight five explicit roles of government in mandating Nigerians to maintain traffic regulation.

Section B: Emerging Issues in the Society
(a) Define a secret cult group.
(b) Explain four ways Civic Education can help eradicate involvement in cult activities in the society.

Section B: Emerging Issues in the Society
(a) Outline five physical manifestations a person with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is bound to exhibit.
(b) Highlight five socio-economic effects of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) on the carrier.

Section B: Emerging Issues in the Society
(a) Define youth empowerment.
(b) Outline six youth empowerment skills.

Section C: Governmental System and Processes
(a) Explain any three pillars of democracy from the list below: (i) independent judiciary; (ii) the military; (iii) political parties; (iv) Civil Society Organizations; (v) free and independent press.
(b) Highlight three reasons why competition for political power among politicians is fierce in Nigeria.

Section C: Governmental System and Processes
(a) Define modern mode of popular participation.
(b) Explain six ways popular participation can facilitate the advancement of a developing society.

Section C: Governmental System and Processes
(a) Itemize five components of the public service in Nigeria.
(b) Advance five reasons for the ineffectiveness and inefficiency of public servants in Nigeria.