WAEC Civic Education Past Questions & Answers - Page 78

386.

One of the responsibilities of a good citizen is to

A.

Posses an international passport

B.

Enjoy all amenities provided by government

C.

Serve the country when required

D.

Develop his potentialities to the fullest

Correct answer is C

Responsibilities

  • Support and defend the Constitution.
  • Stay informed of the issues affecting your community.
  • Participate in the democratic process.
  • Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws.
  • Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others.

 

387.

We the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Is usually the opening phrase of the preamble to

A.

Coup announcement

B.

Government gazettes

C.

Constitution

D.

Hazard

Correct answer is C

The Preamble states that the Constitution exists “to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, [and] promote the general Welfare.”

388.

The administrative class in the public service is to?

A.

Implement policies

B.

Formulate policies

C.

Veto policies

D.

Oversee policies

Correct answer is A

Administrative class :This is the first level of the Administrative Officer series where the primary function is office and/or administrative management. Employees in this class will manage, co-ordinate, and supervise a group of subordinates that provide the administrative support functions to an organization. The implement the formulated policies.

389.

Which of the following instruments is not used by a civil society group?

A.

Propaganda

B.

Boycott

C.

Protest

D.

Violence

Correct answer is D

Civil society organisations (CSOs) are non-governmental, voluntary groups of citizens that organise themselves on behalf of some public interest. They do not involve violence behaviour leading  physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something. 

390.

Lack of interest in politics by citizens in the country is referred to as

A.

Ignorance

B.

Apathy

C.

Participation

D.

Socialization

Correct answer is B

Political apathy is a feeling of disinterest in the sense of politics or apathy towards politics. It can consist of interest apathy, voter apathy, and information apathy.