WAEC - Civic Education (2023)

1
The payment of residential utility bills is a duty of the
Answer
(C)
citizens
2
Standards, rule and criteria that determine acceptable norms that influence a cordial relationship in the society are referred to as
Answer
(D)
values
3
A social affiliation between two or more people in the society is known as
Answer
(A)
interpersonal relations
4
A major achievement that can be attributed to good intercommunal relationship in Nigeria is
Answer
(C)
promoting peace, mutual understanding and development
5
A person born in Ghana by Nigerian parents and resides in Ghana is a citizen of
Answer
(D)
Nigeria by birth
6
God-fatherism in a democratic system of government can led to
Answer
(B)
neglect of followers
7
Road signs are usually
Answer
(D)
regulatory and informative
8
Road signs are usually
Answer
(D)
regulatory and informative
9
Execution and implementation of government policies are parts of the functions of the
Answer
(A)
public service
10
Right to ownership of property falls under the category of
Answer
(C)
civil right
11
The Nigerian Tribune newspaper was established by
Answer
(D)
Obafemi Awolowo
12
The right to freedom of expression can be limited by
Answer
(C)
slander
13
Local government administration promotes
Answer
(B)
democracy at the gross roots
14
When voters exercise their right to vote based on monetary or material inducements, the elected candidates may suffer
Answer
(B)
eroded legitimacy during elected term
15
The unpleasant attitudes towards people Living With HIV/AIDS is termed
Answer
(B)
stigmatization
16
Human rights abuse can be prevented with the existence of
Answer
(D)
independence judiciary
17
Traffic regulations are law that mainly
Answer
(A)
guide all road users on safety practices
18
The search of a citizen's residence by the police without a warrant or court order amounts to a breach of his/her right to
Answer
(D)
privacy
19
Legislations on issues affecting policies on money, policing and international relations are within the scope of
Answer
(B)
exclusive legislative matter
20
The Nigerian federation is divided into how may geopolitical zones?
Answer
(C)
6
21

The traffic sign indicated in Figure 1 means

Answer
(B)
no waiting
22

Where you will likely not find the sign in Figure 1 in Nigeria is

Answer
(D)
shopping malls
23
Under the Nigeria 1999 constitution as amended, the right to secede is
Answer
(D)
denied to all states in the federation
24
The major aim of youth empowerment programmes it to
Answer
(B)
provide vocational skills to the youths
25
Carefully study the following list of civic education terms I and VII below and use them to answer the questions

I. HIV/AIDS
II. Law and order
III. Political apathy
IV. Human trafficking
V. Popular participation
VI. Responsible parenting
VII. Fundamental human rights

The major reasons some countries are termed developing resulted from
Answer
(A)
III and VI
26

Carefully study the following list of civic education terms I and VII below and use them to answer the questions

I. HIV/AIDS
II. Law and order
III. Political apathy
IV. Human trafficking
V. Popular participation
VI. Responsible parenting
VII. Fundamental human rights

From the list above, the two experiences of individuals that require counselling are
Answer
(C)
I and IV
27

Carefully study the following list of civic education terms I and VII below and use them to answer the questions

I. HIV/AIDS
II. Law and order
III. Political apathy
IV. Human trafficking
V. Popular participation
VI. Responsible parenting
VII. Fundamental human rights

The major reasons for citizens' reorientation in civic education are
Answer
(C)
III and V
28
One of the political responsibilities of a citizen is
Answer
(C)
exercising the right of franchise
29
Authority that is recognised by the law of the land is called
Answer
(A)
constituted authority
30
Traffic regulations are mainly meant for all
Answer
(B)
road users
31
A major attribute an individual will likely exhibit if not contented is
Answer
(D)
greediness
32
To enhance national development, parenthood which is the nucleus of every society must be
Answer
(C)
a civil and morally responsible one
33
The beam of yellow colour on a traffic light is an indication to drivers to
Answer
(A)
get ready to move
34
One significance of democracy in Nigeria is that it promotes
Answer
(B)
constitutionalism
35
When power is concentrated in one central government, the constitution is said to be
Answer
(C)
unitary
36
When opposing communities come together, to discuss a way out of a pending feud, the action is best described as
Answer
(B)
dialogue
37
Positive interpersonal relationship mainly promotes
Answer
(D)
peaceful co-existence
38
Political apathy can be addressed by
Answer
(C)
public enlightenment and campaigns
39
The executive, legislative and judiciary constitute the
Answer
(A)
arms of government
40
The machinery through which the will of the state is driven is described as
Answer
(C)
government
41
Which of the following is important for sustainable human relation in a society?
Answer
(B)
Tolerance
42
Human trafficking can be described as
Answer
(A)
exploitation of humans in ways their rights are deprived in the course of movement
43
Which of the following values will likely, cause harm to the society?
Answer
(B)
Indiscipline
44
Civil societies act mainly as a link between
Answer
(D)
government and the populace
45
Legislative arm of government can check the executive by
Answer
(A)
demanding the review of any act of the executive