WAEC Civic Education Past Questions & Answers - Page 88

436.

The inalienable rights of citizens can be guaranteee through

A.

An unwritten constitution

B.

Parliamentary system of government

C.

Unitary system of government

D.

An independent judiciary

Correct answer is D

Judicial independence 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. Judicial independence is important to the idea of separation of powers.

437.

The rights of citizens can be guaranteed through

A.

Gerrymandering

B.

The writ of habeas corpus

C.

Prerogative

D.

Political immunity

Correct answer is B

Habeas corpus is a recourse in law through which a person can report an unlawful detention or imprisonment to a court and request that the court order the custodian of the person, usually a prison official, to bring the prisoner to court, to determine whether the detention is lawful.

438.

Human rights can be best promoted if

A.

Jungle justice is discouraged

B.

Relevant knowledge and information are acquired

C.

Political elites exercises discretionary powers

D.

There is existing constitution

Correct answer is D

When there is a constitution on ground that clearly outlines human rights in a society, abused of such rights would be reduced to the minimum as defaulters will be purnished accordingly.

439.

Rendering services to humanity across boundaries is an indication of providing a solution to

 

A.

Political crisis

B.

Social dilemma

C.

Natural disaster

D.

Civic problems

Correct answer is D

Civic problems center around global issues such as climate change, pollution, malnourishment & hunger, unemployment lack of education among others.

Individuals, groups, or organizations engage or participate in activities meant to address these issues.

440.

The status of being a legal member of a country is referred to as

A.

Alien

B.

Asylum

C.

Citizenship

D.

Migrant

Correct answer is C

Citizenship is the status of a person recognized under the custom or law as being a legal member of a sovereign state or belonging to a nation.