WAEC Civic Education Past Questions & Answers - Page 90

446.

The cartoon in figure 1 is an evidence that cultism is

A.

Violent in nature

B.

Terrorist in nature

C.

Martial in nature

D.

Militant in nature

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

447.

The highest class in the public service is the

A.

Clerical

B.

Manipulative

C.

Technical

D.

Administrative

Correct answer is D

The administrative class is the highest hierachy in the public service.  This comprises of the most senior civil servants who organize and coordinate the activities of the service.

448.

The public service can perform all these function except

A.

Advice government on policy formulation

B.

Keeping of government records

C.

Provision of social services

D.

Budget approval for implementation

Correct answer is D

The approval and implementation of the budget is a function of the legislative and executive arm of government.

449.

The smooth operation of the public service in Nigeria is being hampered by

A.

Debt burden

B.

Adequate training

C.

Privatization

D.

Bribery and corruption

Correct answer is D

Bribery is seen as the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of any item of value to influence the actions of an official or other person in charge of a public or legal duty.

Corruption - is any unlawful or improper behaviour that seeks to gain an advantage through illegitimate means.

 

450.

An organized group that is independent of the state could be described as?

A.

Civil defense

B.

Pressure group

C.

Community group

D.

Civil society

Correct answer is B

Pressure group is - an interest group organized to influence public and especially government policy but not to elect candidates to office. They are independent of the influence of the state.