2022 Civic Education objectives and paper 2 for WASSCE(WAEC)
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Table of Contents
- WASSCE/WAEC Civic Education (2022) Questions and Answers 1 - 10
- WASSCE/WAEC Civic Education (2022) Questions and Answers 11 - 20
- WASSCE/WAEC Civic Education (2022) Questions and Answers 21 - 30
- WASSCE/WAEC Civic Education (2022) Questions and Answers 31 - 40
- WASSCE/WAEC Civic Education (2022) Questions and Answers 41 - 50
- Download WASSCE/WAEC Civic Education pdF (2022) Paper 2 (essay questions and answer 1 - 9)
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WASSCE/WAEC Civic Education (2022) Questions and Answers 1 - 10
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1. A prerequisite for orderliness is
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(a) Humility
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(b) Hardwork
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(c) Morality
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(d) Politeness
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The correct answer is: (c) Morality
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2. National symbols are also referred to as symbols of national
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(a) Co-operation
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(b) Identity
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(c) Unity
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(d) Development
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The correct answer is: (b) Identity
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3. Law of libel and defamation of character violates right to freedom of
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(a) Fair hearing
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(b) Religion
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(c) Expression
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(d) Association
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The correct answer is: (c) Expression
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4. Who among the following is not a foremost Nigerian nationalist?
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(a) Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
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(b) Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
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(c) General Yakubu Gowon
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(d) Chief Obafemi Awolowo
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The correct answer is: (c) General Yakubu Gowon
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5. The major reason for the enactment of traffic regulations is to
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(a) Make sure people travel for business purpose
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(b) Arrest traffic offenders and violator
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(c) Ensure safety and allow easy flow of traffic
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(d) Ensure the sustenance and longevity of the roads
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The correct answer is: (c) Ensure safety and allow easy flow of traffic
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6. The basic responsibility of parents is
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(a) Providing necessities of life for the children
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(b) Buying expensive gifts for the children
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(c) Sending the children abroad for quality education
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(d) Visiting sites of attraction with the children
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The correct answer is: (a) Providing necessities of life for the children
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7. The attitude that prevents peaceful resolution of inter-communal conflict is
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(a) Conciliation
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(b) Resentment
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(c) Dialogue
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(d) Mediation
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The correct answer is: (b) Resentment
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Use the passage below to answer question 8 and 9
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It is a common practice for the youths of Upe village to meet every last Saturday of the month to build a proposed structure. Through this practice, they have successfully built a monumental market complex which attracts people from neighboring villages
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8. The zeal shown by the youths of Upe village is a manifestation of
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(a) Community service
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(b) Political participation
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(c) National development
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(d) Town planning
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The correct answer is: (a) Community service
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9. The youth who took part in the various building projects in Upe village are said to be
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(a) Reliable
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(b) Self reliant
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(c) Hard-working
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(d) Selfless
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The correct answer is: (d) Selfless
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10. Which of the following sets of agencies are responsible for checking road worthiness of vehicle
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(a) The Federal Road Safety Corps and vehicle Inspection Office
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(b) The Police and National Security and Civil Defence Corps
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(c) Federal Road Safety Corps and The Nigerian Army
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(d) The Nigerian Army and Vehicle Inspection Office
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The correct answer is: (a) The Federal Road Safety Corps and vehicle Inspection Office
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WASSCE/WAEC Civic Education (2022) Questions and Answers 11 - 20
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11. Which of the following may not be vested with a constituted authority?
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(a) Family
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(b) A mob
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(c) A school
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(d) The State
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The correct answer is: (b) A mob
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12. An individual who finds it difficult to do without in-take of prohibited substances is
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(a) A human trafficker
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(b) An armed robber
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(c) A drug addict
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(d) A kidnapper
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The correct answer is: (b) An armed robber
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13. Which of the following is not a method of recruiting victims for human trafficking?
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(a) Deceit
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(b) Threat
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(c) Application
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(d) Abduction
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The correct answer is: (c) Application
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14. The law protecting certain individuals from being prosecuted is called
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(a) Penal code
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(b) Constitutional protection
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(c) Immunity clause
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(d) Legal rights
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The correct answer is: (c) Immunity clause
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Use the cartoon in the figure below to answer questions 15 to 18
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15. We can conclude that the mother of the boy putting on a face cap in the cartoon in the figure above is a
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(a) Religious mother
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(b) Responsible parent
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(c) Wealthy person
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(d) child activist
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The correct answer is: (b) Responsible parent
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16. The effect of the interaction as captured in the cartoon in the figure above in relation to Civic Education is
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(a) Mass mobilization
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(b) Pressure group
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(c) Peer pressure
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(d) Popular participation
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The correct answer is: (c) Peer pressure
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17. We can make inference from the response of the boy wearing short pants in the cartoon in the figure above that he
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(a) Needs the knowledge of Civic Education
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(b) Became industrious through empowerment
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(c) Gets financial support from his family
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(d) Lacks moral care of a responsible parent
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The correct answer is: (d) Lacks moral care of a responsible parent
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18. Which of the following is not an advisable way through which the orientation of the boy wearing pants in the cartoon in the the figure below can be corrected?
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(a) Subjecting him to harsh punitive measures
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(b) Impacting an effective Civic Education
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(c) He needs morally upright and responsible parenting
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(d) An effective guidance and counselling section
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The correct answer is: (a) Subjecting him to harsh punitive measures
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19. Limitation to the right to life can be found in the case of
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(a) An imprisoned person
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(b) A kidnapped person
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(c) A condemned person
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(d) A trafficked person
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The correct answer is: (c) A condemned person
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20. In which of the following do citizens have equal rights? Right to
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(a) Freedom of movement
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(b) Freedom from discrimination
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(c) Free education
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(d) Form or join any political party
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The correct answer is: (c) Free education
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WASSCE/WAEC Civic Education (2022) Questions and Answers 21 - 30
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21. Interest and willingness to participate in the affairs of a nation are forms of
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(a) Popular participation
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(b) National consciousness
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(c) Political apathy
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(d) Citizenship education
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The correct answer is: (a) Popular participation
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22. The societal norm that represents the overall attitude of the people in a society is called
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(a) Group values
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(b) General values
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(c) Religious values
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(d) Personal values
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The correct answer is: (b) General values
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Use the quotation below to answer question 23
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My stiffest earthly assignment is ended and major life's work is done. My country is now free-Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
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23. The speaker quoted above must have fought hard for national
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(a) Prosperity
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(b) Recognition
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(c) Development
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(d) Independence
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The correct answer is: (d) Independence
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24. Irresponsible parenting has the tendency of
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(a) Encouraging egoistic tendencies
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(b) preserving of culture
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(c) Promoting of positive values
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(d) Promoting peaceful co-existence
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The correct answer is: (a) Encouraging egoistic tendencies
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25. Which of the following is a cuse of political apathy in Nigeria
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(a) Adequate citizenship education
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(b) A free and fair election
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(c) Biased electoral umpires
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(d) Adequate political awareness
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The correct answer is: (c) Biased electoral umpires
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26. Representation of Nigerians in the senate is
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(a) Proportional
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(b) Collegial
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(c) Equal
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(d) Unequal
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The correct answer is: (c) Equal
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27. Identify the odd one from the list below in relation to citizenship obligations
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(a) Payment of tax
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(b) Right to peronal liberty
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(c) Protection of public utility
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(d) Obedience to the law
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The correct answer is: (b) Right to peronal liberty
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28. According to the 1999 constitution as amended, sovereignty belongs to the
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**(a) President who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces **
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(b) People from whom government derives its power and authority
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(c) National Assembly which has power to make laws and amend the constitution
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(d) Judiciary which interprets the laws of the state
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The correct answer is: (b) People from whom government derives its power and authority
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29. Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) states that all human beings
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**(a) Have freedom of movement **
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(b) Are born free and equal
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(c) Should be free from torture
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(d) Have the right to recognition
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The correct answer is: (b) Are born free and equal
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Use the quotation below to answer question 30 and 31
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If you cannot beat them, join them
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30. The statement is an indication of a society that is
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(a) Ethically upright
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(b) Morally degenerated
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(c) Politically disintegrated
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(d) Socially regenerated
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The correct answer is: (b) Morally degenerated
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WASSCE/WAEC Civic Education (2022) Questions and Answers 31 - 40
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31. Through which of the following means can the effect of the above quotation on the society be rectified?
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(a) Compulsory communal service
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(b) Strengthening of the constitution
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(c) Reorientation of values
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(d) Distribution of relief materials during emergency
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The correct answer is: (c) Reorientation of values
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32. Interpersonal relationship is promoted through the following ways except
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(a) Confrontation
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(b) Healthy competition
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(c) Cooperation
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(d) Communal living
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The correct answer is: (a) Confrontation
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33. An activity meant to promote and portect the interest of a country is
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(a) Unitarianism
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(b) Communism
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(c) Communalism
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(d) Nationalism
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The correct answer is: (d) Nationalism
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34. Democracy is important because it
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(a) Accommodates popular participation
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(b) Accommodates political apathy
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(c) Encourages operational bureaucracy
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(d) Breeds ethnic competition and rivalry
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The correct answer is: (a) Accommodates popular participation
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35. Which of the following criminal act is most commonly perpetrated by cult members?
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(a) Prostitution
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(b) Money Laundering
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(c) Corruption
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(d) Violence
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The correct answer is: (d) Violence
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Use the dialogue below to answer questions 36 and 37
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Tim: Jim, let's go to the hospital and confirm our HIV statu
Jim: Really? Does my face resemble that of someone with HIV? Afer all, I am too poor to engage in illicit sex, drug abuse nor keep numerous partners like you do.
Tim: It is more than what you think, Jim. You suffer other noticable symptoms which maes me suspicious of your status
Jim: Okay, just to satify your curiosity, let's go.36. From the above dialogue, noticeable symptoms tim must have observed about Jim include the following except
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(a) Profuse night sweats
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(b) Persistent diarrhea
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(c) Increase in appetite
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(d) Unsual fatigue
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The correct answer is: (c) Increase in appetite
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37. Individuals like Jim in the story above who believe HIV carriers are selective, can get enlightenment through
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(a) Effective praying and fasting
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(b) Youth empowerment programme
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(c) Sex and civic education
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(d) Popular participation
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The correct answer is: (b) Youth empowerment programme
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38. Which of the following is not a function of the judicial arm of government?
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(a) Interpretation of law
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(b) Judicial review
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(c) Checking of arbitrariness
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(d) Initiation of bills
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The correct answer is: (d) Initiation of bills
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39. The officials of the administrative agency of the state that are most active in governance belongs to the
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(a) Legislative organ
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(b) Judicial organ
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(c) Executive organ
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(d) Civil societies
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The correct answer is: (c) Executive organ
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40. One major reason some Nigerian youths join cult groups is
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(a) Inadequate religious and moral instruction
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(b) Poor welfare programme for students
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(c) Inadequate support from guardians and parents
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(d) Prevalence of corruption among political elites
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The correct answer is: (a) Inadequate religious and moral instruction
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WASSCE/WAEC Civic Education (2022) Questions and Answers 41 - 50
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41. All the following are aims of youth empowerment scheme except
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(a) Reduction of youth delinquency
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(b) Promotion of self-reliance
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(c) maximization of profit
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(d) Building of self esteem
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The correct answer is: (c) maximization of profit
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42. A situation where only 35% of over 80 million registerd voters participated in a general election, is an indication of political
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(a) Instability
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(b) Exclusiveness
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(c) Apathy
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(d) Socialization
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The correct answer is: (c) Apathy
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43. The organization working against dictatorship and mounting of campaigns for effective civil rule are called
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(a) Professional bodies
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(b) Religious institutions
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(c) Political parties
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(d) Civil societies
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The correct answer is: (d) Civil societies
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Use the diagram in the figure below to answer questions 44 nd 45
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44. In a democratic government structure the portion marked X in th diagram in the figure above is occupied by the
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(a) Press
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(b) Judiciary
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(c) Civil societies
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(d) Political parties
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The correct answer is: (b) Judiciary
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45. The major function of the activity of the occupiers of the portion marked x in the diagram above is to
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(a) Interpret laws
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(b) Execute policies
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(c) Make by-laws
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(d) Formulate policies
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The correct answer is: (a) Interpret laws
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46. Which of the following is not a problem of civil society?
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(a) Leadership struggle
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(b) Poor funding
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(c) Planning to capture political power
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(d) Embezzlement of fund
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The correct answer is: (c) Planning to capture political power
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47. One of the major complaints against the public service is
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(a) Inefficiency
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(b) Victimization
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(c) Discrimination
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(d) Election rigging
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The correct answer is: (a) Inefficiency
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48. From which of the following sources are constitutional provisions not derived?
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(a) Statutory sources
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(b) Customary sources
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(c) Judicial precedents
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(d) Story books
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The correct answer is: (d) Story books
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49. The head of the judicial arm of government in Nigeria is the
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(a) Chief Justice
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(b) Supreme Leader
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(c) Chief of Staff
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(d) Chief Magistrate
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The correct answer is: (a) Chief Justice
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50. The composition of National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria could be termed
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(a) Unicameral
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(b) Collegial
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(c) Bicameral
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(d) Hierarchical
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The correct answer is: (c) Bicameral
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