WAEC Civic Education 2025 past questions and answers

The training of oneself in subjection to self-rules and self-control is achieved as a result of

1. A.integrity.
2. B.discipline.
3. C.contentment
4. D.commitment.

A situation where people are encouraged to define their own values and respect other people's values is known as value

1. A.mobilization
2. B.clarification.
3. C.classification.
4. D.orientation.

A Gambian who wishes to become a Nigerian citizen by naturalization must be

1. A.18 years old and above and have spent at least 15 years in Nigeria.
2. B.18 years old and above and have spent at least 25 years in Nigeria.
3. C.21 years and above and have spent at least 10 years in Nigeria.
4. D.21 years old and above and have spent at least 5 years in Nigeria.

The major reason for studying Civic Education is that it

1. A.encourages the struggle for political power in the state.
2. B.inculcates the spirit of nationalism and patriotism in the citizens of a state.
3. C.helps students and citizens to study and understand their physical environment.
4. D.enables students and citizens to identify the problems in their society without offering functional solutions to them.

Which of the following is not a national symbol?

1. A.National flag
2. B.Voters card
3. C.National currency
4. D.Coat of arms

The newspapers established by the nationalists helped in

1. A.revealing the weaknesses of the colonial powers.
2. B.fighting racial discrimination in the country.
3. C.protecting the rights of the traditional rulers.
4. D.promoting the image of the nationalists.

How many articles are contained in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) of 1948?

1. A.30
2. B.33
3. C.48
4. D.50

A person who is found guilty of an offence and sentenced to prison by a competent court of law would forfeit his/her

1. A.freedom of expression and right to fair hearing.
2. B.right to life and right to personal liberty.
3. C.right to movement and association.
4. D.right to fair hearing and right to movement.

A person who writes false statements on social media that harms another person's reputation will be found guilty of

1. A.blackmail.
2. B.sedition.
3. C.slander.
4. D.libel.

The notion that the law should apply to everyone irrespective of their status implies

1. A.supremacy of the law.
2. B.fair hearing.
3. C.equality before the law.
4. D.right to appeal.

Responsible parenthood is important to national development because it

1. A.promotes political participation.
2. B.ensures upbringing of strict leaders.
3. C.emphasizes equality in the society.
4. D.helps in reduction of social vices.

Traffic regulations mean

1. A.rules of traffic jam.
2. B.rules guiding pedestrians.
3. C.codes and ethics of traffic.
4. D.driving on express roads.

Traffic wardens assist in

1. A.presentation of traffic legislation.
2. B.mounting of traffic signs.
3. C.control of traffic flow.
4. D.formulation of rules and regulations.

Conflict resolution mechanisms in inter-communal relationships include

1. A.reorientation.
2. B.compromise.
3. C.commendation.
4. D.diligence.

Which of the following cannot be identified as drug abuse?

1. A.Consumption of the right dosage of prescribed drugs
2. B.Trafficking of hard substances
3. C.Consumption of high dosage of legal drugs
4. D.Taking drugs without authorization

An aspect of human trafficking involves

1. A.liberation of victims.
2. B.counseling of victims.
3. C.empowerment of victims.
4. D.recruitment of victims.

Women are trafficked mainly for

1. A.entrepreneurship.
2. B.sexual servitude.
3. C.debt bondage.
4. D.empowerment.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) mainly leads to

1. A.immune repletion.
2. B.immune deficiency.
3. C.virus deficiency.
4. D.virus repletion.

The most common way for babies to contract Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is through

1. A.blood transfusion.
2. B.sharp object sharing.
3. C.breast feeding.
4. D.sexual transmission.

Youth empowerment can be enhanced through

1. A.imposition of taxes.
2. B.political lobbying.
3. C.granting of bursaries.
4. D.provision of startup capital.

One of the vital skills needed for youth empowerment is

1. A.transversal skills.
2. B.cross-curricular skills.
3. C.manipulative skills.
4. D.non-cognitive skills.

Which of the following is not a youth empowerment skill?

1. A.Leadership skills
2. B.Communication skills
3. C.Self-reliance skills
4. D.Investigation skills

The power to impeach the president of a country resides in the

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

Laws made by both federal and state governments are contained in the

1. A.residual list.
2. B.exclusive list.
3. C.concurrent list.
4. D.joint list.

Which of the following government functions is reserved to the exclusive list?

1. A.Provision of education
2. B.Defence of the nation
3. C.Provision of good roads
4. D.Establishment of industries

Which organ of government do ministers, commissioners and supervisory councillors belong to?

1. A.Executive
2. B.Legislature
3. C.Judiciary
4. D.Civil service

A local government administration supports

1. A.unitary government.
2. B.consensus politics.
3. C.grassroot government.
4. D.foreign culture.

The adoption of a federal system of government is necessitated by

1. A.fear of ethnic domination.
2. B.inclusion of a secretive clause in the constitution.
3. C.availability of abundant natural resources.
4. D.adoption of a written constitution.

One feature of representative government is

1. A.minority rule.
2. B.inter-regional cooperation.
3. C.centralization of power.
4. D.periodic elections.

Direct democracy implies that the governance of a country involves

1. A.only male citizens.
2. B.only adult male citizens.
3. C.citizens' representatives.
4. D.all the citizens.

Individual freedom in a democratic country can be enhanced by

1. A.one party system.
2. B.multi-party system.
3. C.autocratic system.
4. D.communal system.

Absence of one of the following pairs will spell doom for the society.

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

The entitlements of every child in the society are

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

Trade unions, market women associations and student unions are examples of

1. A.professional associations.
2. B.pressure groups.
3. C.civil societies.
4. D.political parties.

Inept and irresponsible governance can best be checked by

1. A.criticism of government officials.
2. B.attacks on government officials.
3. C.revolt against such governments.
4. D.recourse to constitutional means.

In order to avoid undue interference in the process of governance, there should be

1. A.more roles for traditional rulers.
2. B.clear-cut separation of governmental powers.
3. C.proper fusion of government functions.
4. D.checks and balances.

Which of the following is the implication of immunity clause?

1. A.Some public officers cannot be sued
2. B.The president can grant pardon to any prisoner/criminal
3. C.Public officers are not accountable to the electorate
4. D.There is absence of arbitrary rule

Neutrality of civil servants implies that they should

1. A.be appointed by a neutral body.
2. B.be recruited on the basis of federal character.
3. C.have security of tenure.
4. D.not be affiliated to any political party.

The following are forms of political apathy except

1. A.refusal to register for voting.
2. B.rigging of elections.
3. C.lack of interest.
4. D.refusal to give information.

What does letter X in the diagram stand for?

1. A.Separation of powers
2. B.Checks and balances
3. C.Democratic division
4. D.Rule of law

The letter X as illustrated in the diagram is an integral feature of

1. A.limited government.
2. B.absolute monarchy.
3. C.constitutional democracy.
4. D.aristocratic government.

Inadequate funding may force Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to

1. A.lobby for funds from the government.
2. B.contest for political power.
3. C.scale back activities.
4. D.stimulate debate and discussion.

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) assist government in alleviating poverty by

1. A.influencing government decisions.
2. B.promoting youth empowerment.
3. C.criticizing electoral malpractice.
4. D.exerting influence on legislation.

Which of the following is a major source of funding for civil societies?

1. A.Government allocation
2. B.Membership dues
3. C.Foreign donations
4. D.Taxation and borrowing

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are not characterized by

1. A.establishing new political parties.
2. B.advocating for benefits of democracy.
3. C.checkmating the excesses of government.
4. D.acting as training ground for future leaders.

An established way public servants protest to protect their interests is by

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

Anonymity of civil servants implies that civil servants are

1. A.not expected to take credit or blame in their duty.
2. B.expected to abstain from voting during elections.
3. C.expected to be fair and impartial in judgement.
4. D.not expected to be politically known in the society.

Section A: National Ethics, Discipline, Rights and Obligations
(a) Outline three ways negative media reportage affect the goals of responsible parenthood.
(b) Highlight three ways parents can equip their children against negative media influence.

Section A: National Ethics, Discipline, Rights and Obligations
(a) State five conditions an alien must fulfil to become a citizen of a country.
(b) Highlight five ways responsible citizens can show loyalty to their country.

Section A: National Ethics, Discipline, Rights and Obligations
Fifteen-year-old Timmy was receiving a call while driving. He ran a red light and got hit by a truck.
(a) Identify three key traffic-related issues highlighted in the above scenario.
(b) State three measures required to prevent the occurence of such incident.

Section B: Emerging Issues in the Society
Describe how five government initiatives have contributed to the empowerment of youths in your country.

Section B: Emerging Issues in the Society
Mosi, a high school student, recently joined a new group of friends who offered him pills believed to enhance relaxation and enjoyment.
(a) Enumerate five consquences Mosi could face if he agrees to take the pills.
(b) Highlight five steps Mosi could take to resist the offer.

Section B: Emerging Issues in the Society
Naje escaped from a conflict zone and is now staying in a refugee camp.
(a) Enumerate seven ways her displacement could increase risk of being trafficked.
(b) Outline four protection strategies that government can adopt to protect Naje from being trafficked.

Section C: Governmental System and Processes
(a) Identify five functions of local government.
(b) Outline five sources of local government revenue.

Section C: Governmental System and Processes
Highlight five ways by which effective application of the rule of law can discourage arbitrary rule.

Section C: Governmental System and Processes
(a) Define traditional mode of popular participation.
(b) Advance six benefits of traditional mode of popular participation.