WAEC Civic Education Past Questions & Answers - Page 74

366.

Democracy thrives more where there is

A.

Non partisan judiciary

B.

Freedom of speech and association

C.

Absence of universal suffrage

D.

One party system

Correct answer is A

The non-partisan judiciary simply talks about an independent judiciary. it  is the concept that the judiciary should be independent from the other branches of government. That is, courts should not be subject to improper influence from the other branches of government or from private or partisan interests. This will promote democracy as everyone is assured of a fair say when they present their grievances in court.

367.

The supreme court of Nigeria helps in law

A.

Application

B.

Interpretation

C.

Enforcement

D.

Drafting

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

368.

Which of the following is not a means of reducing the incidence of HIV/AIDS in our society?

A.

Education and enlightenment programme

B.

The use of specially designed cutleries by victims

C.

Avoiding premarital and extra marital sex

D.

Upholding the value of chastity

Correct answer is B

HIV prevention programmes are interventions that aim to halt the transmission of HIVHIV prevention programmes usually focus on preventing the transmission of HIV through a complementary combination of behavioural, biomedical and structural strategies. It can be done by practicing safe sex, being faithful to one sexual partner, not sharing unsterilized sharp objects as well as abstinence etc.

369.

Youth empowerment promotes

A.

Self reliance

B.

Youth exuberance

C.

Pursuit of higher education

D.

Foreign scholarship

Correct answer is A

Empowered employees are loyal, committed and potentially more productive. When employees are given the tools and resources needed to successfully manage or lead their own projects, work toward their goals and drive their own career, the benefits are endless. They become self reliance.

 

370.

Drug law enforcement agencies are not empowered to

A.

Execute drug suspect

B.

Arrest drug barons

C.

Prosecute drug traffickers

D.

Rehabilitate drug addicts

Correct answer is A

The Drug Law Enforcement Agency  is charged with eliminating the growing, processing, manufacturing, selling, exporting, and trafficking of hard drugs. The NDLEA in Nigeria is present in international airports, seaports and border crossing.