WAEC - Civic Education (2020)

1
Nationalism in Nigeria eventually led to
Answer
(C)
decolonization
2
Which of the following conditions gives rise to the denial of right to life?
Answer
(A)
Homicide
3
Activities that act to clog the wheel of societal progress can be described as
Answer
(D)
social vices
4
The four most prominent nationalist leaders of Nigeria at independence were
Answer
(C)
Tafawa Balewa, Obafemi Awolowo, Nnamdi Azikiwe and Ahmadu Bello
5
Responsible parenthood can complement the activities of government in several ways except by raising
Answer
(B)
citizens who oppose the government
6
One importance of constituted authority is that it leads to
Answer
(A)
maintenance of law and other
7
Teaching children to be satisfied with what they have is a way of encouraging
Answer
(C)
contentment
8
Law and order can best be maintained in Nigeria through the
Answer
(B)
constitutional law enforcement and citizens' common welfare
9
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the 
Answer
(A)
United Nations General Assembly
10
Responsible parenting is the ability of parents to
Answer
(C)
meet the basic and social needs of their children
11
Assuming the offence committed by Amuka in the above story happened in a democratic society, the poultry farm workers would be
Answer
(B)
punished for taking laws into their own hands
12
Against the background of a democratic society, the farm workers in the story above are expected to
Answer
(A)
hand Amuka over to the police
13
A community which does not associate with neighbouring communities would likely experience
Answer
(C)
retarded economic development
14
Which of the following agencies carries out scrutiny of vehicles for roadworthiness in Nigeria?
Answer
(C)
Vehicle Inspection Office
15
The role of a responsible mother is to
Answer
(D)
support the father in meeting family needs
16
The human right that is applicable to human beings without reference to their nationality is the right to
Answer
(A)
life and dignity of human persons
17
All regulatory road signs can be categorized into
Answer
(C)
prohibitive and mandatory
18
A healthy inter-communal relationship is not associated with
Answer
(C)
state of violence
19
Cult activities are usually characterized by
Answer
(C)
violent disposition
20
Which of the following cannot be termed drug abuse?
Answer
(C)
Frequent intake of soft drinks
21
An interventionist programme between two warring groups can best be made successful through
Answer
(C)
mediation
22

The blindfold on the symbol of the woman in the image indicates that laws must be applied

Answer
(C)
with a neutral mindset
23
Which of these cannot be responsible for the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (H1V/AIDS)?
Answer
(B)
Dining and drinking with people living with HIV/AIDS
24
Studying hard in school is one of the preventive measures against
Answer
(B)
cultism
25
From the dialogue above, the problem of Zainab is that of
Answer
(B)
ignorance
26
A major challenge for civil societies in executing their mandate is
Answer
(A)
poor funding of their programmes
27
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) was established in the year
Answer
(C)
2003
28
The Senate and House of Representatives in Nigeria constitutes the
Answer
(D)
National Assembly
29
A primary ambition of individuals involved in human trafficking that cannot be achieved is 
Answer
(C)
financial freedom
30
The approval of the government budget is the responsibility of the 
Answer
(B)
legislature
31
The step taken by the Councillor in the dialogue above is best described as
Answer
(A)
empowerment
32
Shola in the dialogue above will likely end up being
Answer
(D)
self-reliant
33
Which of the following is a known cult group in Nigeria?
Answer
(B)
Pyrates
34
The body in charge of controlling trafficking of drugs in Nigeria is the 
Answer
(C)
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
35
 Which of the following makes the votes of the poor and the rich equal?
Answer
(D)
Free and fair election
36
The act of recruiting and trading of persons for the purpose of commercial exploitation is known as
Answer
(B)
human trafficking
37
 Which of these is a disadvantage to the application of the rule of law in a democratic society?
Answer
(B)
Granting of immunity to public office holders
38
The protection of citizens' rights can be best guaranteed when there is
Answer
(C)
I and II
39
Constructive criticism of government policies and actions in a democratic state is best promoted by
Answer
(C)
III and IV
40
Smooth transition of government in a democratic state is ensured when there is 
Answer
(D)
V and VI
41
The 1999 Constitution could be described as rigid mainly because
Answer
(A)
its amendment requires two-third majority votes of the National Assembly
42
One major factor that hinders women from participating actively in politics is 
Answer
(C)
societal discrimination and belief system
43
One major factor that hinders women from participating actively in politics is 
Answer
(C)
societal discrimination and belief system
44
under the 1999 Nigerian constitution, the Judiciary exercises the greatest over the
Answer
(A)
States legislatures and National Assembly
45
The activities of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) can help in promoting the following except
Answer
(D)
dictatorship
46

Based on the cartoon, it is evident that fuel scarcity is associated with the following except

Answer
(D)
adequate importation of petrol by licensed marketers
47

The statement "government has started the war on corruption" is an indication that 

Answer
(C)
government is now tackling a major civic problem
48
The feeling of indifference people have towards participating in issues related to governance is termed
Answer
(B)
apathy
49
Which of the following is a negative way of engaging in popular participation in a state?
Answer
(D)
Snatching of ballot box during elections
50
Representative democracy thrives on
Answer
(C)
free and fair elections