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THEORY QUESTIONS

WAEC SYLLABUS

1. Fundamental right are literally the right that one can enjoy because one is

A. an individual

B. a human being

C. a citizen

D. an educated elite

2. Which of the following nationalists is associated with democratic socialism?

A. Ahmadu Bello

B. Tafawa Balewa

C. Anthony Enahoro

D. Obafemi Awolowo

3. When a person is being fir, impartial and reasonable in dealing with others, such person is said to be

A. responsible

B. tolerant

C. honest

D. humble

4. A limitation to the exercise of human right is

A. war

B. deportation

C. migration

D. HIV/AIDS

5. Which of the following is not among the sources of authority?

A. society

B. Traditional

C. Rational legal

D. charismatic

ANSWERS

6. Orderliness can be exhibited in the following ways except

A. observing the traffic lights

B. queuing culture

C. decorum behavior

D. interrupting an individual

7. Which of the following is a way of achieving responsible parenthood?

A. Commitment

B. Patriotism

C. Favouritism

D. Goodness

8. A citizen is someone who

A. holds a chieftaincy title

B. is a legal member of the country

C. has lived in the country a long time

D. is a staunch supporter of the county’s development

9. Incidences of broken home and irresponsible parenthood are the major causes of the following except

A. unhealthy growth

B. armed robbery

C. migration

D. cultism

10. Citizenship education will not help to achieve which of the following?

A. National unity

B. Education of the youth

C. Moral decadence

D. Promoting democracy

ANSWERS

Use the story below to answer question 11 to 13

One fateful morning, Imaseun was going to school. A few distance away from the school gate, he saw an accident victim writhing in severe pain by the roadside. The accident victim was hit by a motorcycle rider and let half – dead. Although Imaseun was already late for school, he decided to convey the victim to a nearby hospital before reporting the matter to a nearby police behavior.

11. From the story above, it could be said that Imaseun have demonstrated

A. honesty

B. fair play

C. tolerance

D. selflessness

12. The behavior of the motorcycle rider in the above story depicts

A. arrogance

B. unruly attitude

C. cruelty

D. aggressive behavior

13. The behavior of Imaseun in the story above can help promote all the following except

A. orderliness

B. peaceful coexistence

C. punctuality

D. stability

14. Nationalism is a product of all the following feature except

A. cultural similarity

B. social complexity

C. shared interest

D. historical association

15. Trafficked individuals are likely to have been

A. corrupt and greedy

B. traumatized and stigmatized

C. dangerous sand heartless

D. hardworking and courage

ANSWERS

16. The drug usually referred to as marijuana is

A. cannabis

B. cocaine

C. caffeine

D. heroin

17. The process of acquisition of necessary skill by young people for national development is known as

A. sponsorship

B. encouragement

C. motivation

D. empowerment

18. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) carries out all these function except

A. construction of motorable road

B. effective patrol operation

C. inspection of vehicles

D. prompt rescue mission

19. The inalienable entitlements of an individual in a society are known as

A. basic necessities

B. natural justice

C. fundamental freedom

D. human right

20. Membership of an organization that is characterized by secrecy of operation is associated with

A. activism

B. cultism

C. radicalism

D. separatism

ANSWERS

21. The ability of citizen of a country to freely elect their leader is a threat to A. federalism B. totalitarianism C. oligarchy D. democracy

22. Being faithful in marriage can greatly assist to prevent A. unhealthy growth B. extravagancy C. hatred D. HIV infection.

23. Which of the following is a punitive measure against to prevent A. Counselling and enlightenment B. A true and sincere religious inculcation C. Arrest and prosecution of suspects D. Good parental responsibility and care.

Use the image in Figure 1 to answer question 24

ANSWERS

26. Which of the following is not a function of the judicial arm of government?

A. Implementation of the law

B. Pronouncement of punishment

C. Adjudication of cases

D. interpretation of the law

27. Trafficked children are likely to experience all the following except

A. empowerment

B. prostitution

C. forced labor

D. unwanted pregnancy

28. Which of the following is not away of promoting national consciousness?

A. inter – school debate

B. Multicultural education

C. Sporting festivals

D. Compensatory mechanism

29. The totality of legislative, executive and judicial powers constitutes

A. sovereignty

B. authority

C. state

D. government

Use the passage below to answer question 30 and 31.

Ate and Ube are two towns that have lived peacefully in the past years. Last year, they met and decided to build a hospital and raised fund towards the project. Everyone played his / her part to see that the competition of the project becomes a reality. The project was completed within six months.

30. What existed between Ate and Ube towns can best be termed

A. boldness

B. commitment

C. courage

D. co-operation

ANSWERS

31. The relationship that existed between Ate and Ube towns will lead to al the following except

A. promotion of harmony

B. unification

C. stunted development

D. achievement of goals

32. Which of the following categories of students will not likely be a major target of campus cut membership recruitment?

A. Proud children from wealth homes

B. students with influential parents

C. Bold and morally upright children

D. Wayward and fun-loving students.

33. What do human traffickers use to instill fear into their victims?

A. confrontation

B. intimidation

C. Elimination

D. Exploitation

34. The origin of democracy is traced to the

A. Romans

B. Greeks

C. Egyptians

D. British

35. Which of the following skills is needed for youth empowerment?

A. Cross-curricula skill

B. Non cognitive skills

C. Manipulative skills

D. Transversal skills

ANSWERS

36. Which of the following is not a feature of federal constitution?

A. Division of power

B. Supremacy of the constitution

C. Flexibility constitution

D. Written constitution

37. Which of the following is not a consequence of human trafficking?

A. Relative deprivation

B. Violation of rights

C. Discontentment of individuals

D. Family bonding and reunion

38. The principle of rule of law is upheld in the society in order to

A. protect the citizens from arbitrary rule

B. accord immunity to the president

C. preserve customs and tradition of the society.

D. encourage mass literacy and prosperity.

39. Constitutional democracy is also known as

A. communalism

B. limited government

C. communism

D. autocratic

40. Human rights are the cornerstones of

A. democracy

B. plutocracy

C. aristocracy

D. theocracy

ANSWERS

42. The diagram in figure 2 symbolizes

A. strength

B. authority

C. status

D. power

43. Political apathy can be discouraged through

A. voter’s registration

B. registration of more political parties

C. support of government policies

D. free and fair elections

Use the write – up below to answer question 44 to 46.

Seven months ago, the people of Okiti town were seen in large numbers staging a peaceful protest against the nonchalant attitude of the provincial government concerning the provision of social amenities in the area. Some government official came around and listened to their grievances. Today, thing have engaged for the better in Oka town. There is a great improvement in infrastructural development and the people of the area now feel the presence of government in their town.

44. Which of the following is the consequence of government initial attitude towards Okiti community?

A. Under – development

B. Corruption

C. Ignorance

D. illiteracy

45. Which of the following is not portrayed in the write –up above?

A. The importance of decentralization

B. Government responsiveness

C. Intra – government relations

D. Freedom of expression

ANSWERS

46. From the above write –up, the action of Okiti people received prompt government attention because of the