Waec Civic Education Past Questions and Answers

Question 141:

• WAEC 2016

The most important contribution of responsible parenthood to national development is that it

A. Increase youthful population
B. Foster national integration
C. Augments the nation workforce
D. Breeds dependable citizenry

Question 142:

• WAEC 2016

Which of the following cannot be easily abused

A. Cosmetics
B. Stimulant
C. Tobacco
D. Narcotics

Question 143:

• 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.


Dr. fajir can not exercise some basic rights because?

A. He was a suspect in a criminal case
B. Was found guilty of a criminal offence
C. Failed to comply with court order
D. Embezzled public fund

Question 144:

• 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 145:

• 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