WAEC Civic Education Past Questions & Answers - Page 8

36.

The unpleasant attitudes towards people living with HIV/AIDS is termed

A.

Human right abuse

B.

Stigmatization

C.

Playing safe

D.

Civic neglect

Correct answer is B

The unpleasant attitudes towards people Living With HIV/AIDS is termed stigmatization. Stigmatization refers to the situation where people are set apart from others and viewed in a negative light because of perceived differences, often related to health conditions, such as HIV/AIDS.


 

37.

When voters exercise their right to vote based on monetary or material inducements, the elected candidates may suffer

A.

Loss of voters support in the next election

B.

Eroded legitimacy during elected term

C.

Erosion of dividends of democracy

D.

Loss of party support for another term

Correct answer is B

When voters are induced to vote for a candidate based on monetary or material inducements, it undermines the legitimacy of the elected candidate. This is because the election is not based on the candidate's policies or qualifications, but on their ability to provide inducements.

 

38.

Local government administration promotes

A.

Consensus building in governance

B.

Democracy at the gross roots

C.

Responsive government

D.

Responsible government

Correct answer is B

Local government administration promotes democracy at the grassroots. This is because local government is the level of government closest to the people and it provides a platform for citizens to participate in governance at the local level, thereby promoting democracy.

 

39.

The right to freedom of expression can be limited by

A.

The police

B.

The legislature

C.

Slander

D.

Insecurity

Correct answer is C

The right to freedom of expression can be limited by slander. Slander refers to the act of making false spoken statements that damage a person's reputation. If a person's expression involves slander, it can be limited or restricted to protect the rights and reputation of others.

40.

The Nigerian Tribune newspaper was established by

A.

Ahmadou Bello

B.

Herbert Macauley

C.

Anthony Enahoro

D.

Obafemi Awolowo

Correct answer is D

The Nigerian Tribune newspaper was established by Chief Obafemi Awolowo in November 1949. It is one of the oldest surviving private newspapers in Nigeria.