Waec Civic Education 2016 Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• WAEC 2016

Dr. Fajir was the minister of works and urban development in the Ganiba Republic. As such, he was entrusted with the public fund so that his ministry could construct new roads and rehabilitate the existing ones. Unfortunately, mr Fajir embezzled the money entrusted in his care and siphoned some to his foreign accounts. This led to the deplorable condition of roads in the republic. The crime commission arrested and prosecuted him accordingly. Consequently, he was given the opportunity to be defended by a lawyer of his choice in a court of law. However, he forfeited all his ill gotten wealths to the republic.


According to the above story, the open trial of Dr fajir and his representation by lawyer of his choice in a court of competent jurisdiction is an indication of

A. Respect for habeas corpus
B. Freedom of expression
C. Freedom of legal representation
D. Respect of human rights

Question 47:

• WAEC 2016

Dr. Fajir was the minister of works and urban development in the Ganiba Republic. As such, he was entrusted with the public fund so that his ministry could construct new roads and rehabilitate the existing ones. Unfortunately, mr Fajir embezzled the money entrusted in his care and siphoned some to his foreign accounts. This led to the deplorable condition of roads in the republic. The crime commission arrested and prosecuted him accordingly. Consequently, he was given the opportunity to be defended by a lawyer of his choice in a court of law. However, he forfeited all his ill gotten wealths to the republic.


Based on the above story, which of the following would Dr Fajir not be allowed to do while in prison

A. Engage in hard labour
B. Voting during election
C. Participation in prison fellowship
D. Writing examination

Question 48:

• WAEC 2016

The most important place for building good values is the

A. Society
B. Workplace
C. Family
D. Media house

Question 49:

• WAEC 2016

Citizen compliance with tenets of the Nigerian National pledge will enable the country

A. Receive reciprocal assistance
B. Witness value clarification
C. Get international aid
D. Experience development