2016 Civic Education WAEC SSCE (School Candidates) May/June

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Civic Education 1 - Objective Questions

Orderliness can be defined as
1. being punctual at work
2. studying diligently in school
3. doing things in a proper way
4. learning the western way of life
The road sign above means
1. No entry
2. maximum speed limit
3. no stopping
4. no parking
The traffic in persons prohibition and administration act was passed in Nigeria in
1. December 2001
2. October 2002
3. August 2003
4. April 2004
The process of enabling someone to perform an action which adds value to his/her life is known as
1. employment
2. recruitment
3. socialization
4. empowerment
Rates are collected in Nigeria by
1. Federal Inland Revenue Service
2. State Ministry of Finance
3. Local Government Councils
4. Council of Traditional Rulers
The fourth schedule of the 1999 constitution of Nigeria outlines the functions of
1. federal government
2. local government
3. national government
4. State government
Lack of interest in politics by citizens in the country is referred to as political
1. ignorance
2. apathy
3. participation
4. socialization
Which of the following instruments is not used by a civil society group?
1. propaganda
2. boycott
3. protest
4. violence
The administrative class in the public service is to
1. implement policies
2. formulate policies
3. veto policies
4. oversee policies
“we the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria” is usually the opening phrase of the preamble to
1. coup announcement
2. government gazettes
3. constitution
4. hazard
One of the responsibilities of a good citizen is to
1. possess an international passport
2. enjoy all amenities provided by government
3. serve the country when required
4. develop his potentialities to the fullest
Naturalized citizens cannot be defined their legal status as members of a country unless if they
1. are jailed for one year within seven years of acquiring citizenship
2. are found guilty to be spies or secret agents for another country
3. refuse to represent the country in an international sporting event
4. give adequate information to the host country.
Citizenship education influences an individual to be
1. patriotic
2. educated
3. complement
4. competent
Which of the following is not an example of orderliness?
1. listening skill
2. driving skill
3. decorum
4. deviance
Which of the following statements is not correct?
1. driver's license must be obtained before attempting to drive
2. flowing garment can be worn on a motorcycle or bicycle
3. headlights should be sued during unfavorable weather
4. drivers must not engage in distractive activities while driving
Which of the following is a consequence of lack of understanding between the Iwuya and Ipaya?
1. intra-communal conflict
2. economic dislocation
3. inter-communal feud
4. interpersonal violence
The remarks of Ayo in the above dialogue portray the importance of
1. struggle against British imperialists
2. museum for keeping old weapons of war
3. modern methods of conflict resolution
4. peace for societal progress and development
From the above dialogue, the headmaster could be described as a
1. conciliator that delights in the ape of the communities
2. dogged fighter with sound martial skills
3. good Samaritan who values pace
4. fellow who prefers social unrest to harmonious co-existence.
Cultism can best be discouraged through
1. mentoring of cultists by the rich
2. provision of jobs for cultists
3. sensitization on the dangers of cultism
4. establishment of cultists support groups
Which of the following is a consequence of drug abuse?
1. depression
2. victimization
3. inefficiency
4. cowardice
The effect of human trafficking on the victims is
1. illiteracy
2. affluence
3. exposure
4. exploitation
The general attitude of government and society towards cultism is that of
1. affection
2. sympathy
3. abhorrence
4. support
Drug abuse can be prevented by
1. fitting drug addicts
2. poverty reduction
3. reducing drugs in circulation
4. legal sanction
A major factor responsible from human trafficking is
1. hunger
2. illiteracy
3. greed
4. joblessness
People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) can be supported by
1. billing them for antiretroviral therapy
2. providing drugs for them at subsidized rates
3. providing special attires for them
4. providing accommodation for them in designated locations
Cult members rate particularly hostile to A. B.
1. lecturers
2. perceived enemies
3. their group members
4. all students
Drug law enforcement agencies in Nigeria are not empowered to
1. execute drug suspects
2. arrest drug barons
3. prosecute drug traffickers
4. rehabilitate drug addicts
Which of the following is not a means of reducing the incidence of HIV/AIDS in our society?
1. Education and enlightenment programmes
2. The use of specially designed cutlery by victims
3. pursuit of higher education
4. foreign scholarship
Youth empowerment promotes
1. self-reliance
2. youthful exuberance
3. pursuit of higher education
4. foreign scholarship
The Supreme Court of Nigeria helps in law
1. drafting
2. application
3. Interpretation
4. enforcement
Democracy thrives most where there is
1. non-partisan judiciary
2. freedom of speech and association
3. absence of universal suffrage
4. one-party system
Rule of law is limited by the following except
1. state of emergency
2. habeas corpus
3. illiteracy
4. immunity
Preventive measures of HIV/AIDS do not include
1. abstinence
2. screening of blood before transfusion
3. use of barrier methods
4. stigmatization of victims
One of the reasons leaders fail to protect the interest of their followers is
1. selfishness
2. inadequate finance
3. ignorance
4. rigid policies
Which of the following is not a form of political participation?
1. taking part in voters’ registration exercise
2. voting during elections
3. joining political party
4. Ballot box stuffing during elections
Civil society groups perform the following roles during general elections except
1. educating the voters
2. serving as watchdog
3. counting votes
4. stimulating participation
Which of the following is not an example of civil society groups?
1. United Action for Democracy
2. United Nations Organization
3. Transition monitoring group
4. Amnesty international
One of the major complaints against public service is
1. inefficiency
2. understanding
3. victimization
4. discrimination
Which of the following is not a way of improving public service?
1. politicization
2. refresher course
3. the sue of code of conduct bureau
4. reformation
Children that are not cared for are mostly prone to
1. criminal attitudes
2. terminal diseases
3. examination failure
4. forced migration
The motherland in the monologue could best be described as
1. nation in transition
2. a morally upgrading country
3. a socially viable nation
4. an ethically bankrupt country
In spite of the state of affairs reflected in the above monologue, the citizens can make the country better by being committed to
1. promoting inter-communal relations
2. strengthening capacity building
3. champing moral values
4. encouraging inter-personal relations
Based on the monologue above, the best approach to rub moral decadence in the motherland is by
1. value re-orientation
2. introducing war against corruption
3. legalizing capital punishment
4. sending corrupt official on exile
The most important contribution of responsible parenthood to national development is that it
1. increases youthful population
2. fosters national integration
3. augments the nation workforce
4. breeds dependable citizenry
Which of the following cannot be easily abused?
1. cosmetics
2. stimulant
3. tobacco
4. narcotics

Use the story below to answer questions 46 to 48.

Dr Fajir cannot exercise some basic rights because he
1. was a suspect in a criminal case
2. was found guilty of a criminal offence
3. failed to comply with court order
4. embezzled public fund
According to the above story, the open trial of Dr. Fajir and his representation by lawyer of his choice in a court of competent jurisdiction is an indication of
1. respect for habeas corpus
2. freedom of expression
3. respect for human rights
4. freedom of legal representation
Based on the above story, which of the following would Dr. Fajir not be allowed to do while in prison?
1. voting during elections
2. engaging in hard labour
3. participating in prison fellowship
4. writing examination
The most important place for building good values is the
1. social welfare centre
2. workplace
3. family
4. media houses
Citizen’s compliance with tenets of the Nigerian National pledge will enable the country to
1. receive reciprocal assistance
2. witness value clarification
3. get international aid
4. experience development

Civic Education 2 - Theory Questions

Section A - National Ethics, Discipline, Rights and Obligations

1. State FOUR significance of contentment in the Nigerian society.
2. Mention THREE negative effects of lack of contentment on the society.
Explain FIVE nationalistic roles expected of individuals in the society.
1. Define national consciousness.
2. State FOUR ways of promoting national consciousness.

Section B - Emerging Issues In The Society

1. Define Youth empowerment.
2. List THREE youth empowerment skills.
3. State THREE efforts of government towards youth empowerment.
1. State FOUR preventive measures for HIV/AIDS
2. Mention THREE ways by which HIV/AIDS can be managed
1. State TWO functions of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
2. Outline THREE functions of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)

Section C - Governmental System and Processes

1. List THREE features of the 1999 constitution of Nigeria.
2. Highlight FOUR significance of the 1999 constitution of Nigeria.
1. Define representative democracy.
2. State THREE reasons Nigeria adopts representative democracy.
3. List THREE factors that retard the growth of democracy in Nigeria.
1. State FOUR importance of public service in Nigeria.
2. List THREE ways by which public service can be improved in the country.