Civic Education Past Questions

Question 281

waec 2014

The Bawali court has ordered the police in Area Z command to produce mr. zeb, who is in police custody for an alleged offence. The court insists that mr. zeb cannot be purnished until he is found guilty of breach of any law of the land by a court of competent jurisdiction.

The position of the court on this matter justifies the essence of  the 

Arule of law

Blegislature

Cpolice command

Dseparation of powers

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Question 282

waec 2014

One of the reasons most HIV/AIDS patients act reluctant to disclose their status is because of

Athe incurable nature of the ailment

Bfear of social stigmatization

Clack of sufficient public awareness

Dshortage of health counselors

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Question 283

waec 2014

One major factor that attracts some nigerians into human trafficking is 

Aover-population related issues

Binflux of foreigners into the country

Cinsatiable quest for quick wealth

Dinfluence of western and social media

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Question 284

waec 2014

The implication of positive communal relationship is that

Apromotes solidarity and love

Bensures obedience to constituted authority

Cencourages ethnic diversity

Dpromotes rural-urban drift

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Question 285

waec 2014

The above picture portrays drunkenness mainly as 

Aan individual habit in the society

Ba potential health hazard

Ca challenge to responsible parenting

Dan environmental nuisance

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Question 286

waec 2014

The drunkard as depicted in the picture will not likely perform his parental role because

Ahis action constitutes bad influence

Brehabilitation facilities are not available

Cdrinking problem is associated with the poor

Dhe has a large family to cater for

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Question 287

waec 2014

One of the factors can limit the enjoyment of human rights in Nigeria is the

Aacceptance of foreign aid by the government

Bimprovement in literacy rate of citizens

Cdeclaration of state of emergency by government

Dperiodic review of the constitution by the government

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Question 288

waec 2014

Which of the following is not necessary for public servants to perform effectively

AIn-service training

BAppointments based on nepotism

CValue re-orientation of public servants

DIncentives for meeting set goals

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Question 289

waec 2014

Political apathy often leads to

Alow level of participation

Bgood governance

Cpolitical stability

Dlow literacy level

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Question 290

waec 2014

Democratic governnance is usually characterized by 

Afree, fair and credible elections

Bbuoyant and competitive economy

Caccessible employment opportunities

Dyouth participation in governance

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Question 291

waec 2014

The nearest government to the people and an important means of promoting grassroot development is the

Astate government

Bunitary government

Clocal government

Dfederal government

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Question 292

waec 2014

To prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, people should be encouraged to

Aavoid casual sexual activities

Bmarry very early in life

Cengage in gainful employment

Dpursue high education

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Question 293

waec 2014

Conflicts are better resolved in the society through?

Atribunals

Blitigations

Cdialogue

Dthe court

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Question 294

waec 2014

What value did imoh demonstrate

Atolerance

Bfair play

Chonesty

Dconfidence

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Question 295

waec 2014

According to the story, imoh's parents were?

Awealthy couple

Bprominent politicians

Chonest and responsible

Dreligious fanatic

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Question 296

waec 2014

Universal declaration of human rights (UDHR) is based on the resolution of the

Ahuman rights watch

Bunited nations organisation

Camnesty international

Dleague of nations

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Question 297

waec 2014

The principle that public servants cannot be held responsible for their official actions denote?

Aimpartiality

Baccountability

Canonymity

Dneutrality

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Question 298

waec 2014

In Nigeria, public servants are expected to be?

Anon-partisan

Bpolitical

Cambitious

Dapolitical

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Question 299

waec 2014

The division of Nigeria into various constituencies with each electing a person to represent it in the national assembly is a demonstration of?

Achecks and balances

Bpopular participation

Cpolitical rivalry among the constituents

Ddrive towards succession

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Question 300

waec 2014

A situation where most citizens fail to vote in an election could be described as political?

Asocialization

Bculture

Capathy

Dlegitimacy

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