Civic Education JAMB, WAEC, NECO AND NABTEB Official Past Questions

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I: Rule of law. II: Judicial independence. III. Press Freedom. IV: Official opposition. V: Free, fair and periodic election. VI: Universal adult suffrage.

Constructive criticism of government policies and actions in a democratic state is best promoted by

  • A. I and V
  • B. IV and VI
  • C. III and IV
  • D. V and VI
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I: Rule of law. II: Judicial independence. III. Press Freedom. IV: Official opposition. V: Free, fair and periodic election. VI: Universal adult suffrage.

The protection of citizens’ rights can be best guaranteed when there is

  • A. II and V
  • B. III and VI
  • C. I and II
  • D. IV and V
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 Which of these is a disadvantage to the application of the rule of law in a democratic society?

  • A. Existence of free and fair election
  • B. Granting of immunity to public office holders
  • C. Ensuring equal protection of citizens' rights
  • D. Promoting popular participation in politic
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The act of recruiting and trading of persons for the purpose of commercial exploitation is known as

  • A. slave trade
  • B. human trafficking
  • C. human rights abuse
  • D. amnesty violations
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 Which of the following makes the votes of the poor and the rich equal?

  • A. Compulsory voting
  • B. Right to vote
  • C. Popular participation
  • D. Free and fair election
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The body in charge of controlling trafficking of drugs in Nigeria is the 

  • A. Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)
  • B. National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
  • C. National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
  • D. Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR)
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Which of the following is a known cult group in Nigeria?

  • A. Rangers
  • B. Pyrates
  • C. Flamingoes
  • D. Illuminatis
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Bayo: Wao! Shola, how did you manage to purchase a new tricycle?

Shola: I did not buy it. It was the Councillor from my town that distributed tricycles to unemployed youths. I am lucky to be one of them.

Bayo: Congratulations! That’s a good gesture. I wish the Councillor from my town would do same

Shola in the dialogue above will likely end up being

  • A. patriotic
  • B. hard working
  • C. contented
  • D. self-reliant
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Bayo: Wao! Shola, how did you manage to purchase a new tricycle?

Shola: I did not buy it. It was the Councillor from my town that distributed tricycles to unemployed youths. I am lucky to be one of them.

Bayo: Congratulations! That’s a good gesture. I wish the Councillor from my town would do same

The step taken by the Councillor in the dialogue above is best described as

  • A. empowerment
  • B. selflessness
  • C. development
  • D. patriotism
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The approval of the government budget is the responsibility of the 

  • A. .judiciary
  • B. legislature
  • C. ministers
  • D. executive
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A primary ambition of individuals involved in human trafficking that cannot be achieved is 

  • A. unwanted pregnancy
  • B. physical and sexual abuse
  • C. financial freedom
  • D. depression and suicidal thought
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The Senate and House of Representatives in Nigeria constitutes the

  • A. Federal Congress
  • B. National Parliament
  • C. Federal Legislature
  • D. National Assembly
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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) was established in the year

  • A. 2001
  • B. 2002
  • C. 2003
  • D. 2004
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A major challenge for civil societies in executing their mandate is

  • A. poor funding of their programmes
  • B. questionable reputation of their members
  • C. composition of their leadership
  • D. their desire for political power
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 Zainab: Mum, I am afraid.

Mum: Afraid of what?

Zainab: Lucy, the girl with HIV/AIDS in my class hugged me in school today.

Mum: Don’t worry dear, you can’t contract HIV by mere hugging. Cheer up my daughter

From the dialogue above, the problem of Zainab is that of

  • A. stigmatization
  • B. ignorance
  • C. infection.
  • D. pride
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Studying hard in school is one of the preventive measures against

  • A. unionism
  • B. cultism
  • C. bigotry
  • D. racism
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Which of these cannot be responsible for the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (H1V/AIDS)?

  • A. Unprotected sexual intercourse
  • B. Dining and drinking with people living with HIV/AIDS
  • C. Using unscreened blood transfusion
  • D. Sharing of unsterilized piercing instruments
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The blindfold on the symbol of the woman in the image indicates that laws must be applied

  • A. with great caution
  • B. in favour of women
  • C. with a neutral mindset
  • D. by an anonymous judge
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An interventionist programme between two warring groups can best be made successful through

  • A. conciliation
  • B. cooperation
  • C. mediation
  • D. counseling
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Which of the following cannot be termed drug abuse?

  • A. Using prescribed drugs the wrong way
  • B. Drinking alcohol in excess
  • C. Frequent intake of soft drinks
  • D. The use of self-medication
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Cult activities are usually characterized by

  • A. terrorist activities
  • B. despotic tendencies
  • C. violent disposition
  • D. martial bravery
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