WAEC Civic Education 2022 past questions and answers

A prerequisite for orderliness is

1. A.humility
2. B.morality
3. C.hardwork
4. D.politeness

National symbols are also referred to as symbols of national

1. A.co-operation
2. B.identity
3. C.unity
4. D.development

Law of libel and defamation of character violates right to freedom of

1. A.fair hearing
2. B.religion
3. C.expression
4. D.association

Who among the following is not a foremost Nigerian nationalist?

1. A.Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
2. B.Dr Nnamdi Azikwe
3. C.General Yakubu Gowon
4. D.Chief Obafemi Awolowo

The major reason for the enactment of traffic regulations is to

1. A.make sure people travel for business purpose.
2. B.arrest traffic offenders and violators
3. C.ensure safety and allow easy flow of traffic
4. D.ensure the sustenance and longevity of the roads.

The basic responsibility of parents is

1. A.providing necessities of life for the children
2. B.buying expensive gifts for the children
3. C.sending the children abroad for quality education
4. D.visiting sites of attraction with the children

The attitude that prevents peaceful resolution of inter-communal conflict is

1. A.conciliation
2. B.resentment
3. C.dialogue
4. D.mediation

The zeal shown by the youths of Upe village is a manifestation of

1. A.community service
2. B.political participation
3. C.national development
4. D.town planning

The youths who took part in the various building projects in Upe village are said to be

1. A.reliable
2. B.self-reliant
3. C.hardworking
4. D.selfless

Which of the following sets of agencies are responsible for checking road worthiness of vehicles?

1. A.The Federal Road Safety Corps and Vehicle Inspection Office
2. B.The Police and National Security and Civil Defence Corps
3. C.Federal Road Safety Corps and Nigerian Army
4. D.The Nigerian Army and Vehicle Inspection Office

Which of the following may not be vested with a constituted authority?

1. A.A family
2. B.A mob
3. C.A school
4. D.The state

An individual who finds it difficult to do without in-take of prohibited substances is

1. A.a human trafficker
2. B.an armed robber
3. C.a drug addict
4. D.a kidnapper

Which of the following is not a method of recruiting victims for human trafficking?

1. A.Deceit
2. B.Threat
3. C.Application
4. D.Abduction

The law protecting certain individuals from being prosecuted is called

1. A.penal code
2. B.constitutional protection
3. C.immunity clause
4. D.legal rights

We can conclude that the mother of the boy putting on a face cap in the cartoon in Fig. 1 is a

1. A.religious mother
2. B.responsible parent
3. C.wealthy person
4. D.child activist

The effect of the interaction as captured in the cartoon in Fig 1 in relation to Civic Education is

1. A.Mass mobilization
2. B.Pressure group
3. C.Peer pressure
4. D.Popular participation

We can make inference from the response of the boy wearing short pants in the cartoon in Fig. 1 that he

1. A.needs the knowledge of Civic Education
2. B.became industrious through empowerment
3. C.gets financial support from his family
4. D.lacks moral care of a responsible parent

Which of the following is not an advisable way through which the orientation of the boy wearing short pants in the cartoon in Fig. 1 can be corrected?

1. A.Subjecting him to harsh punitive measures
2. B.Impacting an effective Civic Education in him
3. C.He needs morally upright and responsible parenting
4. D.An effective guidance and counselling section

Limitation to the right to life can be found in the case of

1. A.an imprisoned person
2. B.a kidnapped person
3. C.a condemned person
4. D.a trafficked person

Interest and willingness to participate in the affairs of a nation are forms of

1. A.popular participation
2. B.national consciousness
3. C.political apathy
4. D.citizenship education

The societal norms that represents the overall attitude of the people in a society is called

1. A.group values
2. B.general values
3. C.religious values
4. D.personal values

Read the quotation: "My stiffest earthly assignment is ended and major life's work is done. My country is now free..." (Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe)
The speaker quoted above must have fought hard for national

1. A.prosperity
2. B.recognition
3. C.development
4. D.independence

Irresponsible parenting has the tendency of

1. A.encouraging egoistic tendencies
2. B.preserving of culture
3. C.promoting of positive values
4. D.promoting peaceful co-existence

Which of the following is a cause of political apathy in Nigeria?

1. A.Adequate citizenship education
2. B.A free and fair election
3. C.Biased electoral umpires
4. D.Adequate political awareness

Representation of Nigerians in the senate is

1. A.proportional
2. B.collegial
3. C.equal
4. D.unequal

Identify the odd one from the list below in relation to citizenship obligations.

1. A.Payment of tax
2. B.Right to personal liberty
3. C.Protection of public utilities
4. D.Obedience to the law

According to the 1999 constitution as amended, sovereignty belongs to the

1. A.president who is also the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces
2. B.people from whom government derives its power and authority
3. C.National Assembly which has power to make laws and amend the constitution
4. D.judiciary which interprets the laws of the state

Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) states that all human beings

1. A.have freedom of movement
2. B.are born free and equal
3. C.should be free from torture
4. D.have the right to recognition

Read the quotation: "If you cannot beat them, join them".
The statement is an indication of a society that is

1. A.ethically upright
2. B.morally degenerated
3. C.politically disintegrated
4. D.socially regenerated

Read the quotation: "If you cannot beat them, join them".
Through which of the following means can the effect of the above quotation on the society be rectified?

1. A.Compulsory communal service
2. B.Strengthening of the constitution
3. C.Reorientation of values
4. D.Distribution of relief materials during emergency

Interpersonal relationship is promoted through the following ways except

1. A.confrontation
2. B.healthy competition
3. C.cooperation
4. D.communal living

An activity meant to promote and protect the interest of a country is

1. A.unitarianism
2. B.communism
3. C.communalism
4. D.nationalism

Democracy is important because it

1. A.accommodates popular participation
2. B.accommodates political apathy
3. C.encourages operational bureaucracy
4. D.breeds ethnic competition and rivalry.

Which of the following criminal act is most commonly perpetrated by cult members?

1. A.Prostitution
2. B.Money Laundering
3. C.Corruption
4. D.Violence

From the above dialogue, noticeable symptoms Tim must have observed about Jim include the following except

1. A.profuse night sweats
2. B.persistent diarrhea
3. C.increase in appetite
4. D.unusual fatigue

Individuals like Jim in the story above who believe HIV carriers are selective, can get enlightenment through

1. A.effective praying and fasting
2. B.youth empowerment programme
3. C.sex and civic education
4. D.popular participation

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

1. A.Interpretation of law
2. B.Judicial review
3. C.Checking of arbitrariness
4. D.Initiation of bills

The officials of the administrative agency of the state that are most active in governance belongs to the

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

One major reason some Nigerian youths join cult groups is

1. A.inadequate religious and moral instruction
2. B.poor welfare programme for students
3. C.inadequate support from guardians and parents
4. D.prevalence of corruption among political elites

All the following are aims of youths empowerment scheme except

1. A.reduction of youth delinquency
2. B.promotion of self-reliance
3. C.maximization of profit
4. D.building of self-esteem

A situation where only 35% of over 80 million registered voters participated in a general election, is an indication of political

1. A.instability
2. B.exclusiveness
3. C.apathy
4. D.socialization

The organizations working against dictatorship and mounting of campaigns for effective civil rule are called

1. A.professional bodies
2. B.religious institutions
3. C.political parties
4. D.civil societies

In a democratic government structure, the portion marked x in the diagram in Fig. 2 is occupied by the

1. A.press
2. B.judiciary
3. C.civil societies
4. D.political parties

The major function of the activity of the occupiers of the portion marked x in the diagram Fig. 2 is to

1. A.interpret laws
2. B.execute policies
3. C.make by-laws
4. D.formulate policies

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

1. A.Leadership struggle
2. B.Poor funding
3. C.Planning to capture political power
4. D.Embezzlement of fund

From which of the following sources are constitutional provisions not derived?

1. A.Statutory sources
2. B.Customary sources
3. C.Judicial precedents
4. D.Story books

The head of the judicial arm of government in Nigeria is the

1. A.Chief Justice
2. B.Supreme Leader
3. C.Chief of Staff
4. D.Chief Magistrate

The composition of National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria could be termed

1. A.unicameral
2. B.collegial
3. C.bicameral
4. D.hierarchical

Section A: National Ethics, Discipline, Rights and Obligations
(a) Define human rights.
(b) Suggest four conditions under which human rights can be violated in Nigeria.
(c) Explain three reasons for which it is necessary to entrench citizens' rights in the Nigerian constitution.

Section A: National Ethics, Discipline, Rights and Obligations
(a) Identify five qualities an individual must possess to be qualified as a responsible parent.
(b) In what five ways do the roles of responsible parenting contribute to the upbringing of good citizens in the society?

Section A: National Ethics, Discipline, Rights and Obligations
(a) Identify five reasons for which it has become increasingly difficult to maintin low rate of accidents on Nigerian roads.
(b) Highlight five measures adopted by the Nigerian government to reduce the rate of accidents on Nigeria roads.

Section B: Emerging Issues in the Society
(a) Outline five negative consequences of cultism on its members in the society.
(b) In what five ways can responsible parenting assist in reducing high rate of cultism in the society?

Section B: Emerging Issues in the Society
(a) Outline five reasons for which those who tested positive to HIV/AIDS are being discriminated against in the society.
(b) In what five ways does the contraction of HIV/AIDS impact on the socio-economic life of the victim?

Section B: Emerging Issues in the Society
(a) Highlight five major empowerment skills that youths require for self-reliance in Nigerian society?
(b) State five reasons for the establishment of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nigeria.

Section C: Governmental System and Processes
(a) Define political party as a pillar of democracy.
(b) Highlight six ways of enhancing the credibility of democratic elections in Nigeria.

Section C: Governmental System and Processes
Explain any five of the following forms of civic society: (a) Pro-democracy groups; (b) Labour groups; (c) Professional groups; (d) Religious groups; (e) Student groups; (f) Gender based groups; (g) Human rights groups.

Section C: Governmental System and Processes
Enumerate five reasons for which the public service sector in Nigeria has not been proficient.