WAEC Civic Education 2016 Past Questions

Question 1

Orderliness can be defined as?

A.being punctual to work
B.studying diligently in school
C.doing things in a proper way
D.learning the western way of life

Objective

Question 1

(a) State four significance of contentment in the Nigerian society.

(b) Mention three negative effects of lack of contentment on the society.

Theory

Question 2

The traffic in persons prohibitation Act was passed in Nigeria in

A.December 2001
B.October 2002
C.July 2003
D.April 2004

Objective

Question 2

Explain five nationalistic roles expected of individuals in the society.

Theory

Question 3

The process of enabling someone to perform an action which adds value to his/her life is known as

A.employment
B.recruitment
C.socialization
D.empowerment

Objective

Question 3

(a) Define national consciousness.

(b) State four ways of promoting national consciousness.

Theory

Question 4

Rates are collected in Nigeria by?

A.federal inland revenue councils
B.state ministry of finance
C.local government council
D.council of traditional rulers

Objective

Question 4

(a) Define Youth empowerment.

(b) List three youth empowerment skills.

(c) State three efforts of government towards youth empowerment.

Theory

Question 5

The fourth schedule of the 1999 constitution of Nigeria outlines the functions of

A.federal government
B.local government
C.state government
D.national government

Objective

Question 5

(a) State four preventive measures for HIV/AIDS.

(b) Mention three ways by which HIV/AIDS can be managed.

Theory

Question 6

Lack of interest in politics by citizens in the country is referred to as

A.ignorance
B.apathy
C.participation
D.socilization

Objective

Question 6

(a) State two functions of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

(b) Outline three functions of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).

Theory

Question 7

Which of the following instruments is not used by a civil society group

A.propaganda
B.boycott
C.protest
D.violence

Objective

Question 7

(a) List three features of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria.

(b) Highlight four significance of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria.

Theory

Question 8

The administrative class in the public service is to?

A.implement policies
B.formulate policies
C.veto policies
D.oversee policies

Objective

Question 8

(a) Define representative democracy.

(b) State three reasons Nigeria adopts representative democracy.

(c) List three factors that retard the growth of democracy in Nigeria.

Theory

Question 9

we the people of the federal republic of Nigeria

Is usually the opening phrase of the preamble to

A.coup announcement
B.government gazettes
C.constitution
D.hazard

Objective

Question 9

(a) State four importance of public service in Nigeria.

(b) List three ways by which public service can be improved in the country.

Theory

Question 10

One of the responsibilities of a good citizen is to?

A.posses an international passport
B.enjoy all amenities provided by government
C.serve the country when required
D.develop his potentialities to the fullest

Objective

Question 11

Naturalized citizens cannot be denied their legal status as members of a country unless in they

A.are jailed for one year within seven years of acquiring citizenship
B.are found guilty to be spies or secret agents for another country
C.refuse to represent the country in an international sporting event
D.give adequate information to the host country

Objective

Question 12

Citizenship education influences an individual to be

A.patriotic
B.educated
C.complacent
D.competent

Objective

Question 13

Which of the following is not an example of orderliness

A.listening skill
B.driving skill
C.decorum
D.deviance

Objective

Question 14

Which of the following statement is not correct

A.valid drivers licence must be obtained before attempting to drive
B.flowing garment can be worn on a motorcycle or bicycle
C.headlights should be used during unfavourable weather
D.drivers must not engage in distractive activities while driving

Objective

Question 15

Use the dialogue to answer the question below

Which of the following is the consequence of lack of understanding between the Iwuya and Ipaja?

A.intra-communal conflict
B.economic dislocation
C.inter-communal feud
D.inter-personal violence

Objective

Question 16

The remarks of Ayo in the above dialogue portrays the importance of?

A.struggle against British imperialists
B.museum for keeping old weapons of war
C.modern method of conflict resolution
D.peace for societal progress and development

Objective

Question 17

The road sign above means

A.no entry
B.maximum speed limit
C.no stopping
D.no parking

Objective

Question 18

From the above dialogue, the headmaster could be described as a

A.conciliator that delights in the peace of the community
B.dogged fighter with sound martial skills
C.good Samaritan who values peace
D.fellow who prefers social unrest to harmonious co-existence

Objective

Question 19

Cultism can best be discourage through?

A.mentoring of cultist by the rich
B.provision of jobs for cultist
C.sensitization on the dangers of cultism
D.establishment of cultist support groups

Objective

Question 20

Which of the following is a consequence of drug abuse

A.depression
B.inefficiency
C.cowardice
D.victimization

Objective

Question 21

The general attitude of government and the society towards cultism is that of?

A.affection
B.sympathy
C.abhorrence
D.support

Objective

Question 22

The effect of human trafficking on the victim is?

A.illiteracy
B.affluence
C.exposure
D.exploitation

Objective

Question 23

Drug abuse can be prevented by?

A.fighting drug addicts
B.poverty reduction
C.reducing drugs in circulation
D.legal sanction

Objective

Question 24

People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) can be supported by

A.billing them for antiretroviral therapy
B.providing drugs for them at subsidized rates
C.providing special attires for them
D.providing accommodation for them in designated locations

Objective

Question 25

Cult members are particularly hostile to?

A.lectures
B.perceived enemies
C.their group members
D.all students

Objective

Question 26

Drug law enforcement agencies are not empowered to

A.execute drug suspect
B.arrest drug barons
C.prosecute drug traffickers
D.rehabilitate drug addicts

Objective

Question 27

Youth empowerment promotes?

A.self reliance
B.youth exuberance
C.pursuit of higher education
D.foreign scholarship

Objective

Question 28

Which of the following is not a means of reducing the incidence of HIV/AIDS in our society

A.education and enlightenment programme
B.the use of specially designed cutleries by victims
C.avoiding premarital and extra marital sex
D.upholding the value of chastity

Objective

Question 29

The supreme court of Nigeria helps in law

A.application
B.interpretation
C.enforcement
D.drafting

Objective

Question 30

Democracy thrives more where there is

A.non partisan judiciary
B.freedom of speech and association
C.absence of universal suffrage
D.one party system

Objective

Question 31

Preventive measures of HIV/AIDS do not include

A.abstinence
B.screening of blood before transfussion
C.use of barriers methods
D.stigmatization of victims

Objective

Question 32

Rule of law is limited by the following except

A.state of emergency
B.habeas corpus
C.illiteracy
D.immunity

Objective

Question 33

Which of the following is not a form of political participation

A.taking part in voters registration excersice
B.voting during election
C.joining political party
D.ballot box stuffing

Objective

Question 34

One of the reasons leaders fail to protect the interest of their followers is?

A.selfishness
B.inadequate finance
C.ignorance
D.rigid policies

Objective

Question 35

Civil society groups perform the following roles during general elections except

A.educating the voters
B.serving as watch dogs
C.counting votes
D.stimulating participation

Objective

Question 36

Which of the following is an example of civil society

A.United Action for Democracy
B.United Nation Organisation
C.Transition Monitoring Group
D.Amnesty International

Objective

Question 37

One of the major complaint against public service is

A.inefficiency
B.under staffing
C.victimization
D.discrimination

Objective

Question 38

Children that are not cared for are more prone to

A.criminal attitude
B.terminal disease
C.examination failure
D.forced migration

Objective

Question 39

Which of the following is not a way of improving the public service

A.politicization
B.freshers course
C.the use of code of conduct bureau
D.reformation

Objective

Question 40

The motherland in the monoloque,could be best described as

A.a nation in transition
B.a morally upgrading country
C.a socially viable nation
D.an ethically bankrupt country

Objective

Question 41

Inspite of the state of affairs reflected in the above monologue, the citizens can make the country better by being committed to?

A.promoting inter-communal relations
B.strengthening capacity building
C.championing moral values
D.encouraging inter personal relations

Objective