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THEORY QUESTIONS
WAEC SYLLABUS

WASSCE 2017

Objectives



1. The standards that are considered ethical by an individual or the society are known as

A. dignity

B. rights

C. values

D. materialism


2. One significance of value in society is that it

A. brings about peaceful co-existence of people

B. makes one to acquire more properties

C. enhances an individual's access to education

D. promotes influx of aliens to the community


Use the quotation below to answer question 3.


" If I should forsake you,

Banwuya motherland, Africa fatherland,

Let my two hands Forget their cunnings"

@ Femi Ademiluyi: The New Man. All rights reserved.


3. The quotation show that the speaker is

A. nationalistic

B. opportunistic

C. subservient

D. reoriented


4. The status of being a legal member of a country is referred to as

A. alien

B. asylum

C. citizenship

D. migrant


5. Rendering services to humanity across boundaries is an indication of providing solution to

A. political crisis

B. social dilemmas

C. natural disasters

D. civic problems


ANSWERS

6. Human right can be best promoted if

A. jungle justice is discouraged

B. relevant knowledge and information are acquired

C. political elite exercises discretionary powers

D. there is existing constitution


7. The rights of citizens can be guaranted through

A. gerrymandering

B. the writ of habeas corpus

C. prerogative of mercy

D. political immunity


8. The inalienable rights of citizens of a state can best be protected through

A. an unwritten constitution

B. parliamentary system of government

C. unitary system of government

D. an independent judiciary


9. The society can be much more peaceful if individuals learn to

A. respect and obey the laws of the land

B. gather knowledge about politics

C. understand the human right

D. seek redress in the court of law.


10. The exhibition of queuing culture in a society is a good example of

A. participation

B. empowerment

C. nationalism

D. orderliness


ANSWERS

11. Constituted authority is necessary in the society because it

A. promotes international relations

B. ensures security of lives and properties

C. serves as agent of socialization

D. provides scholarship for higher education.


12. Responsible parenthood is important because it

A. promotes procreation

B. fosters orderliness

C. grooms disciplined children

D. provides solution to all societal problems.


13. Which of the following should not be encouraged by responsible parents?

A. Moral development

B. Religious fundamentalism

C. Spiritual development

D. Respect for elders


14. Road signs primarily serve as

A. symbols to correct road users.

B. signs to aid Federal Road Safety officials to apprehend defaulters

C. devices to guide traffic division of Police Command

D. precautionary devices to guide road users


15. In obeying traffic rules, pedestrians are to walk on the left side of the road so as to

A. buy things at the road side

B. see oncoming vehicles

C. cross at anytime

D. walk across junctions.


Use the diagram below to answer questions 16 and 17.




ANSWERS

16. From the diagram above activities of deviants in the society can be curtailed by A. establishment of more prisoris B. ostracizing the deviants from the society C. indulging the deviants with financial incentive D. strengthening reformative institutions


17. The act of the deviants in the picture above contradicts the skill of A. interpersonal relationship B. entrepreneurship C. inter-communal relationships D. resolution


18. One of the skills that can be used in resolving inter-communal conflict is A. coercion B. mediation C. suppression D. harassment


Use the dialogue below to answer questions 19 and 20.


Johnson: Danladi, when are you leaving for school?

Danladi: School? Johnson: Are you on break?

Danladi: No, but the school has been closed down due to clash between rival cult groups.

Johnson: What a terrible situation I don't know when you are going to finish your programme. You have already spent six years in school for 4 - year programme due to frequent closure and compulsory breaks. So what will you be doing at home while the closure lasted?

Danladi: Roaming the street, visiting friends and attending social functions of course.

Johnson: You better engage yourself in a productive venture such as learning a new language, entrepreneurial skills, volunteer services and so no.


19. From that above dialogue, it is evident that cultism disrupts activities in the

A. family

B. school

C. society

D. club


20. From that above dialogue, which of the following is likely to happen if cultism is eradicated from our campuses?

A. Uninterrupted school programme

B. Increase in the remuneration of staff of higher institutions

C. Provision of scholarships for brilliant students

D. Amicable resolution of disputes on campuses


ANSWERS

21. Which of the following is not responsible for cult activities in schools and colleges?

A. Perceived injustice

B. Satisfaction of membership aspirations

C. Personal protection

D. Preservation of cultural heritage


22. Drug abuse often leads to

A. sexually transmitted diseases

B. cancerous illness

C. psychiatric disorder

D. incurable ailment


23. Use of hard drugs can best be curtailed through

A. compensation

B. rehabilitation

C. enlightenment

D. compromise


24. If an individual persists in the use of hard drugs, such individual is likely to exhibit

A. hostile attitude towards religious organizations'

B. unfriendly disposition towards foreigners

C. oppressive behaviour

D. emotional illness and aggression


25. Drug abuse can best be prevented in the society by

A. arresting and prosecuting drug vendors

B. engaging in public enlightenment

C. canvassing capital punishment for drug peddlers

D. prohibiting the sales of drugs at the motor parks


ANSWERS

26. Which of the following people suffer most in human trafficking?

A. Girls

B. Boys

C. Children

D. Adults


27. Which of the following is not a symptom of HIV/AIDS?

A. Loss of appetite and weight

B. Unexplained feverish condition

C. Infections that often resist treatment

D. Systematic growth of the body


28. Which of the following cannot motivate human trafficking?

A. Poverty

B. Greed

C. Low self-esteem

D. Education


29. One way of being infected with HIV/AIDS is through

A. the use of unsteriized sharp objects

B. sitting close to HIV/AIDS

C. sharing clothes with HIV/AIDS infected persons

D. having handshake with persons living with HIV/AIDS


30. One of the preventive measure against the infection of HIV/AIDS is

A. member of Red Cross Society

B. faithfulness to partner

C. becoming a medical staff

D. membership of campaign against AIDS


ANSWERS

31. Which of the following is not a skill for practical living?

A. Life coping skill

B. Manipulative skill

C. Artistic skill

D. Cyber crime skill


32. Which of the following is not a reason for self-reliance?

A. Creation of employment opportunities

B. Innovation and creativity

C. Diversification of the economy

D. Quest for white collar jobs


33. In the constitution, the areas where both the federal and state governments exercise joint authority are on the

A. residual list

B. concurrent list

C. exclusive list

D. reserved list


34. Government is saddled with all the following responsibilities except

A. prevention of internal disturbances.

B. protection of lives and properties

C. promotion of industrial development

D. provision of all the needs of the citizens


35. A major feature of representative democracy is

A. free and fair election

B. absolute application of law

C. civil liberty groups

D. enlightened electorates


ANSWERS

36. A feature that distinguished the 1979 Nigerian constitution from that of 1963 was the introduction of

A. unitary system of government

B. republicanism

C. presidential system of government

D. Westminster system


37. In a democracy, official opposition is allowed to

A. bring down the government

B. pave way for military intervention

C. make government accountable

D. encourage crisis in a state


38. The beauty of democratic system of government is that

A. the president has supreme power

B. political power resides in the people

C. there is absence of exploitation

D. political participation is limited


Use the passage below to answer question 39.


One morning, Mr. Ojuri was on his way to a bank in his neighbourhood to make enquiries. He was arrest for wandering and subsequently detained for seven days by the police without trial or access to his relatives.


39. From the above passage, it could be said that in a society where this incident happened, there is absence of

A. court of law

B. rule of law

C. lawyers and solicitors

D. the press


40. The following can be classified as forms of political apathy except

A. refusal to register and vote

B. lack of interest in politics

C. refusal to rig in an election

D. nonchalant attitude towards politicians


ANSWERS

41. The notion of perceiving the involvement of people in politics as devilish connotes political

A. demonization

B. apathy

C. degeneration

D. discontent


42. The active involvement of people in the decision-making process in a state indicates political

A. indoctrination

B. participation

C. struggle

D. apathy


43. A non-governmental organization that allows independent initiative of citizens is known as

A. civil society

B. pressure group

C. religious group

D. professional society


44. The effective way by which government can ascertain public support and reaction is through

A. opinion leaders

B. party members

C. campaigns

D. elections


45. The following are effects of political apathy except that it

A. affects the quality of lives

B. leads to the enthronement of irresponsible leaders

C. promotes free and fair elections

D. ensures non-availability of dividends of democracy


ANSWERS

46. Which of the following is the best way through which citizen can participate in the politics of the country?

A. Acquisition of higher degree in political science j

B. Standing for elective positions

C. Learning the art and science of political sagacity

D. Undergoing mentorship under prominent political leaders


47. The public service is important for ensuring

A. continuity in governance

B. gender equality

C. professional equality

D. superiority of the pressure groups


48. Political neutrality of civil servants means that they \

A. do not engage in partisan politics

B. should not be seen or heard

C. should not work with politicians

D. do not receive praises nor blame for their actions


49. The category of public service that has the closest contact with the political class is the

A. manipulative class

B. administrative class

C. clerical class

D. technical class


50. In the public service, another name for red-tapism is

A. theocracy

B. bureaucracy

C. autocracy

D. democracy



WASSCE 2017 CIVIC EDUCATION OBJECTIVE TEST

ANSWERS

​1. C 2. A 3.A 4. C 5. B 6. D 7. B 8. D 9. A 10. D 11. B 12. C 13 B 14. D 15. B 16. D 17. C 18 B 19. B 20 A 21. D 22. C 23. C 24. D 25 B 26. C 27 D 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. D 32 D 33. B 34 D 35. A 36. C 37. C 38. B 39 B 40. C 41 B 42. B 43. A 44. D 45. C 46 B 47. A 48. A 49. B 50. B


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