WAEC Civic Education Past Questions & Answers - Page 16

76.

Irresponsible parenting has the tendency of

A.

Encouraging egoistic tendencies

B.

Preserving of culture

C.

Promoting of positive values

D.

Promoting peaceful co-existence

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

77.

My stiffest earthly assignment is ended and major life's work is done. My country is now free... - Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe

The speaker quoted above must have fought hard for national

A.

Prosperity

B.

Recognition

C.

Development

D.

Independence

Correct answer is D

Nnamdi Azikwe was amongst the foremost nationalists that fought for Nigeria's independence.

78.

The societal norms that represents the overall attitude of the people in a society is called

A.

Group values

B.

General values

C.

Religious values

D.

Personal values

Correct answer is D

Personal Values are "broad desirable goals that motivate people's actions and serve as guiding principles in their lives."

79.

Interest and willingness to participate in the affairs of a nation are forms of

A.

Popular Participation

B.

National Consciousness

C.

Political Apathy

D.

Citizenship Education

Correct answer is A

Popular participation can be defined as the process whereby the majority of the citizens in a state or country show interest in partaking in the affairs and decision making of the state.

80.

In which of the following do citizens have equal rights? Right to

A.

Freedom of movement

B.

Freedom from discrimination

C.

Free education

D.

Form or join any political party

Correct answer is B

Article 2 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights state that:
Everyone should have all of the rights and freedoms in this statement, no matter what race, sex, or color he or she may be. It shouldn't matter where you were born, what language you speak, what religion you are, what political opinions you have, or whether you're rich or poor. Everyone should have all of the rights in this statement.