WAEC Civic Education Past Questions and Answers

What is the meaning of 'Duty'?

• A The authority to reject or block a decision or law
• B The process of removing a public officer from office for misconduct
• C A patriotic song that represents a country
• D An obligation that a person is expected to perform

Which of the following terms means 'Being answerable for one's actions, especially in public office'?

• A Consumer rights
• B Environmental degradation
• C Accountability
• D Non-justiciable rights

Select the option that correctly explains the term 'Child abuse'.

• A Nigeria's federal legislature, made up of the Senate and House of Representatives
• B The mistreatment or neglect of a child by an adult
• C The process of unifying diverse groups into a single nation
• D A formal agreement between two or more countries

What is the minimum voting age in Nigeria?

• A 2
• B 18
• C Green
• D The United Nations

Choose the correct definition of 'Ballot'.

• A A paper or device used to cast a vote secretly
• B The collective views of people on a particular issue
• C A proposed law presented to a legislature for consideration
• D The customs, beliefs, and way of life of a particular group of people

Which term best matches this description: 'A position of trust held by a person who serves the government or public'?

• A Common good
• B Public office
• C Popular participation
• D Civil society

In Civic Education, what does 'Legislature' mean?

• A Unfair treatment of a person based on characteristics like gender, religion, or ethnicity
• B The central government of a federation with authority over the whole country
• C The arm of government responsible for making laws
• D A loose union of independent states that cooperate for common purposes

Which of the following terms means 'The principle that everyone, including the government, is subject to the law'?

• A Tolerance
• B Gender equality
• C Rule of law
• D Repatriation