WAEC Civic Education 2023 past questions and answers

Which of the following is important for sustainable human relation in a society?

1. A.Tolerance
2. B.Birth registration
3. C.Cultural affinity
4. D.Rehabilitation

The machinery through which the will of the state is driven is described as

1. A.administration
2. B.rule of law
3. C.government
4. D.custom and tradition

A major attribute an individual will likely exhibit if not contented is

1. A.jealousy
2. B.irresponsibility
3. C.greediness
4. D.dishonesty

Standards, rules and criteria that determine acceptable norms that influence a cordial relationship in the society are referred to as

1. A.values
2. B.attitudes
3. C.conventions
4. D.regulations

Under the Nigeria 1999 constitution as amended, the right to secede is

1. A.allowed to any state in the federation
2. B.denied all states in the federation
3. C.resident in local government in the federation
4. D.given to the federal government

The Nigerian Tribune newspaper was established by

1. A.Herbert Macaulay
2. B.Obafemi Awolowo
3. C.Anthony Enahoro
4. D.Ahmadu Bello

A person born in Ghana by Nigerian parents and resides in Ghana is a citizen of

1. A.Ghana by naturalization
2. B.Nigeria by birth
3. C.Nigeria by registration
4. D.Ghana by birth

The payment of residential utility bills is a duty of the

1. A.federal government
2. B.state government
3. C.local government
4. D.citizens

An inalienable right enjoyed by citizens of a state but denied all non-citizens is the right to

1. A.fair hearing
2. B.freedom of speech
3. C.be voted for
4. D.sue and be sued

Right to ownership of property falls under the category of

1. A.civil right
2. B.social right
3. C.political right
4. D.economic right

The right to freedom of expression can be limited by

1. A.the legislature
2. B.the police
3. C.slander
4. D.insecurity

Human rights abuse can be prevented with the existence of

1. A.independent judiciary
2. B.well-equipped police force
3. C.strong armed forces
4. D.strong inter-governmental relation

To enhance national development parenthood, which is the nucleus of every society, must be

1. A.regulated by religious clerics
2. B.relaxed in their responsibilities
3. C.supported by leaders in government
4. D.a civil and morally responsible one

Road signs are usually

1. A.regulatory and informative
2. B.persuasive and regulatory
3. C.informative and persuasive
4. D.punitive and informative

Read the write-up: "Driving on the highways entails being very watchful, observant and attentive to one's surrounding else you may run into an object or someone. Most accidents are caused by human factors."
From the above statement, it is clear that accidents can be

1. A.discouraged
2. B.managed
3. C.eliminated
4. D.prevented

Traffic regulations are laws that mainly

1. A.guide all road users on safety practices
2. B.establish agencies for control of traffic
3. C.ensure the teaching of road safety in school
4. D.instruct drivers on the use of traffic signs only

Positive interpersonal relationship mainly promotes

1. A.competition with one another
2. B.peaceful co-existence
3. C.existence of healthy rivalry
4. D.acquisition of business ideas

A social affiliation between two or more people in the society is known as

1. A.inter-communal relations
2. B.inter-ethnic relations
3. C.inter-personal relations
4. D.inter-societal relations

A major achievement that can be attributed to good inter-communal relationship in Nigeria is

1. A.curtailing rural-urban migration
2. B.promoting national cultural festivals
3. C.encouraging competition among individuals in the society
4. D.promoting peace, mutual understanding and development

Activities of secret cults are not likely to be prominent in

1. A.educational campuses
2. B.motor parks
3. C.market squares
4. D.religious gatherings

Which of the following factors have made political apathy in Nigeria more pronounced?

1. A.Long period of dictatorship and election rigging
2. B.Poverty, ethnicity and religious fanaticism
3. C.indiscriminate registration of parties and illiteracy
4. D.use of card readers and complexity of voting procedure

Combating human trafficking requires the efforts of

1. A.government, educational bodies, religious organizations excluding civil societies
2. B.government and non-governmental agencies excluding the students.
3. C.international bodies, pressure groups and other non-governmental agencies only
4. D.individuals, governments, non-governmental agencies including international bodies

When voters exercise their right to vote based on monetary or material inducements, the elected candidates may suffer

1. A.eroded legitimacy during elected term
2. B.loss of voters support in the next election
3. C.loss of party support for another term
4. D.erosion of dividends of democracy

Political apathy can be addressed by

1. A.selling of votes to the highest bidders
2. B.criticizing the policies of elected officials
3. C.boycotting election campaigns and rallies
4. D.public enlightenment and campaigns

Legislative arm of government can check the executive by

1. A.withholding the salaries of ministers
2. B.delaying the posting of ambassadors
3. C.demanding the review of any act of the executive
4. D.reporting them to the supreme court

The Nigerian federation is divided into how many geopolitical zones?

1. A.774
2. B.36
3. C.6
4. D.4

The executive, legislative and judiciary constitute the

1. A.arms of government
2. B.systems of government
3. C.tiers of government
4. D.forms of government

Civil societies act mainly as a link between

1. A.government and international bodies
2. B.different opposing communities
3. C.individuals of divergent interests
4. D.government and the populace

When power is concentrated in one central government, the constitution is said to be

1. A.federal
2. B.unitary
3. C.republican
4. D.semi-federal

Legislations on issues affecting policies on money, policing and international relations are within the scope of

1. A.exclusive legislative matter
2. B.concurrent and residual list
3. C.residual legislative matter
4. D.concurrent and exclusive list

God-fatherism is a democratic system of government can lead to

1. A.neglect of followers
2. B.citizens' participation
3. C.loss of employment
4. D.economic development

One significance of democracy in Nigeria is that it promotes

1. A.secularism
2. B.sectionalism
3. C.regionalism
4. D.constitutionalism

Execution and implementation of government policies are parts of the functions of the

1. A.military
2. B.civil society
3. C.legislature
4. D.public service

One of the political responsibilities of a citizen is

1. A.exercising the right of franchise
2. B.participating in social gatherings
3. C.engaging in cultural debates
4. D.joining town hall meetings

Local government administration promotes

1. A.consensus building in governance
2. B.responsible government
3. C.democracy at the grassroots
4. D.responsive government

Where you will likely not find the sign in Figure 1 in Nigeria is

1. A.court areas
2. B.military zone
3. C.presidential villa
4. D.shopping malls

The major aim of youth empowerment programmes is to

1. A.tackle the problem of insecurity and lawlessness
2. B.provide vocational skills to the youths
3. C.provide attitudinal reorientation to the youths
4. D.help the youths become good decision makers

Human trafficking can be described as

1. A.desperate desire by youths to travel abroad for greener pasture
2. B.exploitation of humans in ways their rights are deprived in the course of movement
3. C.exploration and adventures in foreign countries
4. D.recruitment of youths as casual workers in distant places

Traffic regulations are mainly meant for all

1. A.pedestrians
2. B.road users
3. C.truck drivers
4. D.private drivers

When opposing communities come together to discuss a way out of a pending feud, the action is best described as

1. A.co-operation
2. B.dialogue
3. C.arbitration
4. D.peacekeeping

Authority that is recognized by the law of the land is called

1. A.religious authority
2. B.consultative authority
3. C.constituted authority
4. D.charismatic authority

Which of the following values will likely cause harm to the society?

1. A.Tolerance
2. B.Indiscipline
3. C.Politeness
4. D.Fair play

From the list above, the two experiences of individuals that require counselling are

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

The major reasons for citizenship in civic education are

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

The search of a citizen's residence by the police without a warrant or court order amounts to a breach of his/her right to

1. A.privacy
2. B.freedom of conscience
3. C.freedom of expression
4. D.life

The unpleasant attitudes toward people living with HIV/AIDS is termed

1. A.playing safe
2. B.civic neglect
3. C.human right abuse
4. D.stigmatization

Section A
(a) Identify five values of civic education.
(b) Explain any five ways citizenship education can contribute to nation building.

Section A
(a) Outline three factors that determine the legitimacy of a constituted authority in the society.
(b) Highlight six factors that facilitate citizens' obedience to constituted authority in Nigeria.

Section A
(a) Define inter-communal relationships.
(b) Explain four ways by which inter-communal relationships promote community development in Nigeria.

Section B: Emerging Issues in the Society
(a) List three government agencies that are constitutionally empowered to arrest persons who commit drug-related offence in Nigeria.
(b) In what six ways can non-adherence to medical advice of certified medical professionals constitute a threat to the survival of the sick and the society?

Section B: Emerging Issues in the Society
(a) Highlight three major ways by which HIV/AIDS can be contracted.
(b) State three reasons why the eradication of HIV/AIDS is still problematic in Nigeria.

Section B: Emerging Issues in the Society
(a) Enumerate six consequences of cultism in the society.
(b) State three hindrances to the eradication of cultism in Nigeria.

Section C: Governmental System and Processes
Explain five functions of public service in Nigeria.

Section C: Governmental System and Processes
(a) Name five alternative strategies desperate politicians are likely to use to win elections.
(b) Explain five effective measures that could be taken to checkmate desperate politicians from winning elections at all cost.

Section C: Governmental System and Processes
(a) Explain the executive arm of government in Nigeria.
(b) In what six ways do the constitutional roles of the executive arm of government promote democracy?