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

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Civic Education 1 - Objective Questions

1. 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
2. The road sign above means
   1. No entry
   2. maximum speed limit
   3. no stopping
   4. no parking
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. Lack of interest in politics by citizens in the country is referred to as political
   1. ignorance
   2. apathy
   3. participation
   4. socialization
8. Which of the following instruments is not used by a civil society group?
   1. propaganda
   2. boycott
   3. protest
   4. violence
9. The administrative class in the public service is to
   1. implement policies
   2. formulate policies
   3. veto policies
   4. oversee policies
10. “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
11. 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
12. 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.
13. Citizenship education influences an individual to be
    1. patriotic
    2. educated
    3. complement
    4. competent
14. Which of the following is not an example of orderliness?
    1. listening skill
    2. driving skill
    3. decorum
    4. deviance
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. 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.
19. 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
20. Which of the following is a consequence of drug abuse?  
    1. depression
    2. victimization
    3. inefficiency
    4. cowardice
21. The effect of human trafficking on the victims is
    1. illiteracy
    2. affluence
    3. exposure
    4. exploitation
22. The general attitude of government and society towards cultism is that of
    1. affection
    2. sympathy
    3. abhorrence
    4. support
23. Drug abuse can be prevented by
    1. fitting drug addicts
    2. poverty reduction
    3. reducing drugs in circulation
    4. legal sanction
24. A major factor responsible from human trafficking is
    1. hunger
    2. illiteracy
    3. greed
    4. joblessness
25. 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
26. Cult members rate particularly hostile to A. B.
    1. lecturers
    2. perceived enemies
    3. their group members
    4. all students
27. 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
28. 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
29. Youth empowerment promotes
    1. self-reliance
    2. youthful exuberance
    3. pursuit of higher education
    4. foreign scholarship
30. The Supreme Court of Nigeria helps in law
    1. drafting
    2. application
    3. Interpretation
    4. enforcement
31. 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
32. Rule of law is limited by the following except
    1. state of emergency
    2. habeas corpus
    3. illiteracy
    4. immunity
33. 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
34. One of the reasons leaders fail to protect the interest of their followers is
    1. selfishness
    2. inadequate finance
    3. ignorance
    4. rigid policies
35. 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
36. 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
37. 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
38. One of the major complaints against public service is
    1. inefficiency
    2. understanding
    3. victimization
    4. discrimination
39. 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
40. Children that are not cared for are mostly prone to
    1. criminal attitudes
    2. terminal diseases  
    3. examination failure
    4. forced migration
41. Question 41
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
42. Question 42
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
43. Question 43
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
44. Question 44
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
45. Question 45
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
46. Question 46
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
47. Question 47
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
48. Question 48
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
49. Question 49
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d
50. Question 50
    1. Option a
    2. Option b
    3. Option c
    4. Option d

Civic Education 2 - Theory Questions

Section A - National Ethics, Discipline, Rights and Obligations

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

Section B - Emerging Issues In The Society

4. 1. Define Youth empowerment.
   2. List THREE youth empowerment skills.
   3. State THREE efforts of government towards youth empowerment.
5. 1. State FOUR preventive measures for HIV/AIDS
   2. Mention THREE ways by which HIV/AIDS can be managed
6. 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

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