All 50 questions from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Civic Education 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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Members of a society are expected to adhere to societal values for the following reasons except
Relegation (abandonment) of morality is the opposite of what societal values aim for; it is not a reason for adherence.
An attribute of honesty is
Honesty is closely tied to fairness and truthfulness, which aligns with justice.
Discipline is described as the
Discipline refers to the ability to conduct oneself in an orderly, controlled manner.
The saying, “ask for what you can do for your country and not what your country can do for you” denotes that
The saying emphasises that citizenship comes with both rights and obligations — citizens must contribute, not just demand.
In the contemporary society, youths can display nationalist role by showing the following attitude except
Showing indifference to national issues is unpatriotic and contradicts nationalist behaviour.
The defence of the territorial integrity of a country by her citizens is part of
Defending a country's territorial integrity is a civic duty and obligation of citizenship.
An agency established by the Federal Government of Nigeria to protect rights of citizens is
This agency was established to monitor and protect the rights of citizens.
The universal Declaration of human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by
The UDHR was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948.
The best means through which individual rights can be safeguarded is
An independent judiciary, free from manipulation, is the best safeguard for individual rights.
The effect of queuing up in public places is
Queuing is a direct expression of orderliness in public conduct.
A father that effectively discharges his duty towards his children could be described as a
Effectively discharging parental duties is the definition of a responsible parent.
A programme established to foster common ties among Nigerians is
NYSC was established in 1973 specifically to foster unity and common ties among Nigerians from different regions.
Uche's action, based on the dialogue, can help in
Reporting/fixing the broken side mirror helps reduce the risk of road accidents.
An implication of Uche's action from the above dialogue is that he is
By addressing the faulty mirror, Uche shows consideration/care for the safety of other road users.
From the above dialogue, it could be implied that Uche is mindful of
Uche's attentiveness to his vehicle's roadworthiness reflects awareness of his civic obligations.
Which of the following is not a way for settling inter-communal conflict?
War escalates rather than settles conflict; dialogue, mediation, and arbitration are peaceful resolution methods.
One of the advantages of inter-communal relationship is that it ensures
Good inter-communal relationships strengthen community policing and security.
Which of the following skills gates the promotion of interpersonal relationship?
Tolerance is a foundational skill that promotes healthy interpersonal relationships.
The cartoon in Figure 1 is an evidence that cultism is
The cartoon depicting weapons and confrontation shows that cultism is violent in nature.
What does the boy in Figure 1 need the bullet proof vest for?
The bulletproof vest is needed for protection against cult-related violence.
It could be inferred from the cartoon in Figure 1 that the activities of cult groups on campus may not be reduced by
A bulletproof vest only protects an individual; it does nothing to reduce or curb cult activities themselves.
Which of the following is not a common way by which people abuse drugs?
Intrusion is not a method of drug administration; ingestion, inhalation and injection are common routes of drug abuse.
The establishment of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) by the government was a measure to
NDLEA was established specifically to combat and prevent drug abuse and trafficking.
A common repercussion for drug abuse is
Rehabilitation is a common and necessary consequence/response to drug abuse.
Which of the following is a way of preventing drug trafficking?
Providing employment reduces the economic desperation that often drives people into drug trafficking.
A major consequence of human trafficking is
Human traffickers typically prey on and exploit ignorant, vulnerable people.
Human trafficking results into all the following except
Human trafficking leads to prostitution, forced migration and criminal exploitation — not welfarism (social welfare benefit).
The group of individuals in the society that are mostly prone to human trafficking are
Women and children are generally the most vulnerable and commonly targeted group for human trafficking.
An enlightenment and awareness campaign on HIV/AIDS could
The primary purpose of an enlightenment campaign is to provide accurate, genuine information to the public.
Which of these is not a form of stigmatization?
Enlightening (educating) people is a positive, supportive action — the opposite of stigmatization.
Testing of blood before transfusion will greatly help to
Screening blood before transfusion prevents the transmission of HIV through infected blood.
From the above report, which of the following is the major consequence of the intervention programme?
Youth empowerment funding primarily leads to increased self-reliance skills among the beneficiaries.
From the above report, a probable reason for the initial high crime rate in Ankara community was
High crime rates linked to unemployment and lack of empowerment are typically driven by abject poverty.
One of the functions of local government is
Making bye-laws for the local area is a core function of local government.
A body established and entrusted with power and authority to direct the affairs of a state is called
Government is the body with the power and authority to direct/administer the affairs of a state.
Which of the following concepts can guarantee adherence to the rule of law?
Representative democracy, which upholds accountability and legal processes, supports adherence to the rule of law.
According to the 1999 constitution, sovereignty resides in the
Under the 1999 Constitution, sovereignty belongs to the people, who confer legitimacy on those they elect.
In a democratic government, franchise is given to all
Franchise (the right to vote) is generally extended to all adult citizens.
A significant companion of the rule of law is the
The rule of law is closely tied to the supremacy of the ordinary law over arbitrary power.
Operation of the rule of law could be undermined by the
Setting up special administrative tribunals (bypassing ordinary courts) can undermine the rule of law, which requires everyone be tried in the same regular courts.
The above dialogue shows that democracy could result into
Elaborate constitutional conferences and processes, as described, can lead to a high cost of governance.
It could be inferred from the dialogue above that democracy encourages
Democracy, by permitting respect for all shades of opinion, inherently encourages tolerance.
The most suitable form of democracy for a small village or community is
In a small community, direct democracy (all adult citizens gathering to make decisions) is most practical.
Which of the following is not a major reason for political apathy?
Cross-carpeting (politicians switching parties) is not typically identified as a major cause of political apathy.
The Chapter IV of the 1999 constitution of Nigeria is about
Chapter IV of the 1999 Constitution specifically covers fundamental human rights.
Which of the following may prevent a citizen from voting in a general election?
Failure to register as a voter directly prevents a citizen from being able to vote.
An organized group that is independent of the state could be described as
A civil society organisation is defined as an independent, non-governmental organized group set up to influence policy.
The smooth operation of the Public Service in Nigeria is being hampered by
Bribery and corruption are widely cited as key problems hampering the smooth operation of Nigeria's public service.
The Public Service can perform all these functions except
Budget approval is typically a legislative function, not one performed directly by the public service.
The highest class in the Public Service in Nigeria is the
The administrative cadre is recognised as the highest class within Nigeria's civil/public service.
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