WAEC Civic Education Past Questions & Answers - Page 13

61.

The officials of the administrative agency of the state that are most active in governance belongs to the

Legislative organ

Judicial organ

Executive organ

Civil societies

Correct answer is C

Administrative agencies are usually given broad powers to investigate, set standards (promulgating regulations), and enforce those standards. This is a duty that falls to the executive organ of government.

62.

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

Interpretation of the law

Judicial review

Checking of arbitrariness

Initiation of bills

View answer & explanation

Correct answer is D

Initiation of bills is a function of the legislative arm of government.

63.

Use the dialogue below to answer the question.

Tim: Jim, let's go to the hospital and confirm our HIV status.

Jim: Really? Does my face resemble that of someone with HIV ? After 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 noticeable symptoms which makes me suspicious of your status.

Jim: Okay, just to satisfy your curiosity, let's go.

Individual like Jim in the story above who believe HIV carriers are selective, can get enlightenment through

Effective fasting and prayer

Youth empowerment programme

Sex and civic education

Popular participation.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer is C

Sex and civic education helps to enlighten individuals on the issues such as HIV/AIDS and many other sexually transmitted diseases as well as issues that revolves around humans and their society.

64.

Use the dialogue below to answer the question.

Tim: Jim, let's go to the hospital and confirm our HIV status.

Jim: Really? Does my face resemble that of someone with HIV? After 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 noticeable symptoms which makes me suspicious of your status.

Jim: Okay, just to satisfy your curiosity, let's go.

From the above dialogue, noticeable symptoms Tim must have observed about Jim include the following except

Profuse night sweats

Persistent diarrhoea

Increase in appetite

Usual fatigue

View answer & explanation

Correct answer is C

All the options except increase in appetite are symptoms of HIV/AIDS.

65.

Which of the following criminal act is most commonly perpetrated by cult members?

Prostitution

Money Laundering

Corruption