WAEC Civic Education Past Questions & Answers - Page 9

41.

Right to ownership of property falls under the category of

A.

Social right

B.

Political right

C.

Civil right

D.

Economic right

Correct answer is C

The right to ownership of property is a civil right. Civil rights are a class of rights that protect individuals' freedom from infringement by governments, social organizations, and private individuals. They ensure one's ability to participate in the civil and political life of the society and state without discrimination or repression.

 

42.

Execution and implementation of government policies are parts of the functions of the

A.

Public service

B.

Civil society

C.

Military

D.

Legislature

Correct answer is A

Execution and implementation of government policies are parts of the functions of the public service. The public service, also known as the civil service, is responsible for implementing government policies and delivering public services.

43.

Road signs are usually

A.

Informative and persuasive

B.

Punitive and informative

C.

Persuasive and regulatory

D.

Regulatory and informative

Correct answer is D

Road signs are usually regulatory and informative. Regulatory signs instruct road users on what they must or must not do under certain circumstances. Informative signs provide information about the road conditions, route directions, and points of geographical or historical interest.

44.

God-fatherism in a democratic system of government can led to

A.

Loss of employment

B.

Neglect of followers

C.

Economic development

D.

Citizen's participation

Correct answer is B

God-fatherism in a democratic system of government can lead to neglect of followers. This is because the godfather, who is usually a powerful and influential person, may use his influence to favor his godson or goddaughter, thereby neglecting the needs and interests of the followers or citizens.

45.

A person born in Ghana by Nigerian parents and resides in Ghana is a citizen of

A.

Nigerian by registration

B.

Ghana by birth

C.

Ghana by naturalization

D.

Nigeria by birth

Correct answer is B

The person acquires the citizenship by birth.