WAEC Civic Education Past Questions & Answers - Page 79

391.

The fourth schedule of the 1999 constitution of Nigeria outlines the functions of

A.

Federal government

B.

Local government

C.

State government

D.

National government

Correct answer is B

The constitution of the federal rebublic of nigeria 1999 Fourth Schedule states the Functions of a Local Government Council.

 

392.

Rates are collected in Nigeria by

A.

Federal inland revenue councils

B.

State ministry of finance

C.

Local government council

D.

Council of traditional rulers

Correct answer is A

The Federal Inland Revenue Service is responsible for assessing, collecting and accounting for tax and other revenues accruing to the Federal Government. The States Boards of Internal Revenue and the Local Government Revenue Committees perform similar functions at the State and Local Government levels respectively.

 

393.

The process of enabling someone to perform an action which adds value to his/her life is known as

A.

Employment

B.

Recruitment

C.

Socialization

D.

Empowerment

Correct answer is D

Empowerment is the gaining by individuals or groups, the capability to fully participate in decision-making processes in an equitable and fair fashion. empowerment is  An external process which builds a person’s self-esteem and confidence in his/her ability to make good decisions, to control his/her own life and to achieve desired results.

 

394.

The traffic in person prohibition Act was passed in Nigeria in

A.

December 2001

B.

October 2002

C.

July 2003

D.

April 2004

Correct answer is C

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) was created on 14th of July 2003 by the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act 2003. The Agency is the Federal Government of Nigeria's response to addressing the scourge of trafficking in persons.

395.

Orderliness can be defined as

A.

Being punctual to work

B.

Studying diligently in school

C.

Doing things in a proper way

D.

Learning the western way of life

Correct answer is C

Orderliness is the state of being Free from disorder. To be neat or well-arranged.