WAEC Civic Education 2018 Past Questions

Question 1

Members of a society are expected to adhere to societal values for the following reasons except?

A.enhancement of development
B.Improvement of self dignity
C.reduction of social vices
D.relegation of morality

Objective

Question 1

(a) Define orderliness

(b) State six ways of exhibiting orderliness in the society.

Theory

Question 2

An attribute of honesty is

A.tolerance
B.justice
C.compromise
D.liberty

Objective

Question 2

Highlight five skills for resolving inter-communal conflicts.

Theory

Question 3

Discipline is describe as the

A.ability to show hospitality
B.state or quality of being brave
C.tendency to fight
D.ability to behave in a controlled manner

Objective

Question 3

(a) What is constituted authority.

(b) Highlight six advantages of constituted authority.

Theory

Question 4

The saying ''ask for what you can do for your own country and not what your country can do for you'' denotes that

A.The country owes you no obligation as a citizen
B.citizens have both constitutional rights and obligation
C.fundamental rights are to be safeguarded by the citizens
D.service and reward does not go together

Objective

Question 4

(a) Mention three drugs that can be abused.

(b) List six visible behaviour of drug addicts.

(c) State two social consequences of drug abuse.

Theory

Question 5

In the contemporary society, youths can display nationalistic role by showing the following attitudes except

A.discouraging corrupt practices
B.exploiting the environment for the betterment of the people
C.contributing to the development of the society
D.showing indifference to national issues

Objective

Question 5

(a) Identify three ways people living with HIV/AIDS (PLVHA) are discriminated against.

(b) Explain three reasons why stigmatization of people living HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) should be discouraged.

Theory

Question 6

The defence of the territorial integrity of a country by her people is part of?

A.political participation
B.political culture
C.self determination
D.duties and obligation

Objective

Question 6

(a) Highlight three ways by which Nigerian youths are empowered.

(b) State three social consequences of high rate of unemployment in Nigeria.

Theory

Question 7

An agency established by the federal government of Nigeria to protect rights of citizens is

A.center for human rights and development
B.human rights watch
C.legal aid council
D.human rights monitor

Objective

Question 7

(a) in what five ways can citizens demonstrate political apathy

(b) Give five reasons for political apathy.

Theory

Question 8

The universal declaration of human rights (UDHR) was adopted by?

A.Economic Communities of West African states (ECOWAS)
B.United Nations Organisation (UNO)
C.African Union (AU)
D.European Union (EU)

Objective

Question 8

State five ways illiteracy can be a challenge to popular participation in a democracy.

Theory

Question 9

The best means through which individual rights can be safeguarded is

A.knowledge acquisition
B.judicial independence
C.press censorship
D.improved standard of living

Objective

Question 9

Explain five reasons. why account ability should be the watchword of public servants.

Theory

Question 10

The effect of queing up in public places is?

A.orderliness
B.transparency
C.honesty
D.humility

Objective

Question 11

A father that effectively discharge his duty towards children could be described as?

A.philanthropist
B.celebrity
C.responsible parent
D.permissive father

Objective

Question 12

A program established to foster common ties among Nigerians is

A.Subsidy Re-investment Program (SURE-P)
B.Universal Basic Education (UBE)
C.Education Trust Fund (ETF)
D.National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)

Objective

Question 13

Uche's action based on the dialogue, can help in?

A.reducing road accident
B.increasing air pollution
C.encourage public transportation
D.ensuring vehicle's functionality

Objective

Question 14

An implication of Uche's action from the dialogue is that he is?

A.afraid of federal road safety corps
B.considerate of other road users
C.afraid of civil defence corps
D.environmentally friendly

Objective

Question 15

From the dialogue, it could be implied that uche is mindful of?

A.driving school code
B.when to use public transport
C.traffic regulations
D.his obligations as a citizen

Objective

Question 16

Which of the following is not a skill for settling inter-communal conflict?

A.war
B.dialogue
C.mediation
D.arbitration

Objective

Question 17

One of the advantages of inter-communal relationship is that it ensures the?

A.existence of totalitarianism
B.domination of the minority by the majority
C.domination of the majority by the minority
D.enhancement of security

Objective

Question 18

Which of the following skills negates the promotion of interpersonal relationship?

A.tolerance
B.selfishness
C.caring
D.kindness

Objective

Question 19

Which of the following is not a common way by which people abuse drugs?

A.ingestion
B.injection
C.intrusion
D.inhalation

Objective

Question 20

The establishment of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) by the government was a measure to?

A.make drugs available to the masses
B.prevent drug abuse
C.encourage the use of drugs by the masses
D.support importation of drugs

Objective

Question 21

A common repercussion for drug abuse is?

A.medication
B.rehabilitation
C.brain drain
D.memory loss

Objective

Question 22

Which of the following is a way of preventing drug traficking?

A.foreign scholarship
B.employment
C.motivation
D.indulging offenders

Objective

Question 23

A major consequence of human trafficking is?

A.promotion of rural-urban drift
B.decline in literacy rate
C.increase rate of youth employment
D.increased exploitation of the ignorant

Objective

Question 24

Human trafficking results into all of the following except?

A.prostitution
B.migration
C.criminality
D.welfarism

Objective

Question 25

The group of individuals in the society that are most prone to human trafficking are?

A.women and children
B.youths women and men
C.men and vulnerable children
D.old and weak individuals

Objective

Question 26

An enlightenment and awareness campaign on HIV/AIDS could?

A.lead to descrimination
B.create job opportunities
C.cause conflict
D.provide people with genuine information

Objective

Question 27

Which of the following is not a form of stigmatization

A.refusal to interact with family of an HIV patient
B.physical and verbal abuse of an HIV patient
C.ostracizing HIV patients
D.enlightening people living with HIV/AIDS

Objective

Question 28

Testing of blood before tranfusion will really help to?

A.spread HIV
B.control HIV
C.eradicate HIV
D.prevent HIV

Objective

Question 29

From the above report, which of the following is the major consequence of the intervention programme

A.increase in self reliance skills
B.promotion of inter-communal relationship
C.provision of infrastructural facilities
D.acceleration of national development

Objective

Question 30

One of the functions of local govrernment is?

A.settlement of intra party crisis
B.making of bye laws
C.formulation of monetary policies
D.delimitation of constituencies

Objective

Question 31

From the above report, a probable reason for the initial high crime rate in Aikara community was?

A.poor upbringing
B.corruption
C.abject poverty
D.greed

Objective

Question 32

A body established and entrusted with power and authority to direct the affairs of the state is called?

A.federal executive council
B.state legislative council
C.trusteeship
D.government

Objective

Question 33

Which of the following concepts can guarantee adherence to the rule of law

A.political immunity
B.political gerrymandering
C.national development
D.representative democracy

Objective

Question 34

According to the 1999 constitution, sovereignty resides in the?

A.command in charge of the armed forces
B.people who confer legitimacy on elected leaders
C.national assembly which has power to make laws and amend the constitution
D.military which can declare any law, null and of no effect

Objective

Question 35

In a democratic government, franchise is given to all

A.party members
B.resident adults
C.adult citizens
D.opinion leaders

Objective

Question 36

A significant companion of the rule of law is the

A.fusion of legislative and executive functions
B.supremacy of the ordinary law
C.adoption of one party system
D.enforcement of law by the legislature

Objective

Question 37

Operation of the rule of law could be undermined by?

A.existence of civil society groups
B.existence of free press
C.establishment of administrative tribunal
D.encouragement of effective opposition

Objective

Question 38

The above dialogue shows that democracy could result into?

A.inefficiency
B.corruption
C.absolute liberty
D.high cost of governance

Objective

Question 39

It could be inferred from the dialogue that democracy encourages

A.tolerance
B.development
C.job creation
D.delegated legislature

Objective

Question 40

The most suitable type of democracy for a small village or community is

A.constitutional democracy
B.indirect democracy
C.communal democracy
D.direct democracy

Objective

Question 41

Which of the following is not a major reason for political apathy

A.political violence
B.unfulfilled political promises
C.bad governance
D.cross carpeting phenomenon

Objective