Civic Education Past Questions

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Question 1
waec 2020

Which of the following is a major limitation to the operational effectiveness of the pubic service?

AChange of government
BCorruption
CNepotism
DBureaucratic red-tapism
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Question 2
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Representative democracy thrives on

Aeducated electorates
Bformation of political parties
Cfree and fair elections
Dequal gender representation
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Question 3
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Which of the following is a negative way of engaging in popular participation in a state?

AEngaging in rallies and demonstrations
BJoining political party of your choice
CTaking part in general elections
DSnatching of ballot box during elections
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Question 4
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The feeling of indifference people have towards participating in issues related to governance is termed

Apolitical discontentment
Bapathy
Cbad leadership
Dselfishness
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Question 5
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The statement "government has started the war on corruption" is an indication that 

Ataxi drivers are not happy with the new fuel price
Bthe patronage of taxi has reduced
Cgovernment is now tackling a major civic problem
DCorruption has been eradicated in the oil sector
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Question 6
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Based on the cartoon, it is evident that fuel scarcity is associated with the following except

Acorruption in public corporation driven oil sector
Bthe inability of fuel marketers to supply fuel
Ccorruption in private corporation driven oil sector
Dadequate importation of petrol by licensed marketers
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Question 7
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The activities of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) can help in promoting the following except

Adevelopment
Bdemocracy
Cjustice
Ddictatorship
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Question 8
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Under the 1999 Nigerian constitution, the Judiciary exercises the greatest power of checks and balances over the

AExecutive and Legislature
BHouse of Representatives and Senate
CLocal Government Councils and The State Houses of Assembly
D
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Question 9
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One major factor that hinders women from participating actively in politics is 

Atheir educational background
Black of fund and financial power
Csocietal discrimination and belief system
Dtheir religious background
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Question 10
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One major factor that hinders women from participating actively in politics is 

Atheir educational background
Black of fund and financial power
Csocietal discrimination and belief system
Dtheir religious background
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Question 11
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The 1999 Constitution could be described as rigid mainly because

Aits amendment requires two-third majority votes of the National Assembly
Bits implementation requires the regular services of experienced constitutional lawyers
Cadherence to its provision is very difficult
Dit requires the presidential proclamation and judicial decision
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Question 12
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Smooth transition of government in a democratic state is ensured when there is 

AI and III
BIII and VI
CIII and IV
DV and VI
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Question 13
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Constructive criticism of government policies and actions in a democratic state is best promoted by

AI and V
BIV and VI
CIII and IV
DV and VI
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Question 14
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The protection of citizens' rights can be best guaranteed when there is

AII and V
BIII and VI
CI and II
DIV and V
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Question 15
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 Which of these is a disadvantage to the application of the rule of law in a democratic society?

AExistence of free and fair election
BGranting of immunity to public office holders
CEnsuring equal protection of citizens' rights
DPromoting popular participation in politic
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Question 16
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The act of recruiting and trading of persons for the purpose of commercial exploitation is known as

Aslave trade
Bhuman trafficking
Chuman rights abuse
Damnesty violations
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Question 17
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 Which of the following makes the votes of the poor and the rich equal?

ACompulsory voting
BRight to vote
CPopular participation
DFree and fair election
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Question 18
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The body in charge of controlling trafficking of drugs in Nigeria is the 

AFederal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)
BNational Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
CNational Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
DNigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR)
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Question 19
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Which of the following is a known cult group in Nigeria?

ARangers
BPyrates
CFlamingoes
DIlluminatis
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Question 20
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Shola in the dialogue above will likely end up being

Apatriotic
Bhard working
Ccontented
Dself-reliant
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