WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2226

11,126.

One of the political responsibilities of a citizen is

A.

Engaging in cultural debates

B.

Joining town hall meetings

C.

Exercising the right of franchise

D.

Participation in social gatherings

Correct answer is C

One of the political responsibilities of a citizen is exercising the right of franchise. The right of franchise, also known as the right to vote, is a fundamental political responsibility of every eligible citizen in a democracy. It allows citizens to participate in the electoral process and choose their representatives in government.

 

11,127.

Carefully study the following list of civic education terms I and VII below and use them to answer the questions.

I. HIV/AIDS
II. Law and order
III. Political apathy
IV. Human trafficking
V. Popular participation
VI. Responsible parenting
VII. Fundamental human rights

The major reasons for citizens' reorientation in civic education are

A.

II and V

B.

VI and VIII

C.

III and V

D.

I and II

Correct answer is C

The major reasons for citizens' reorientation in civic education are political apathy and popular participation. Political apathy refers to the indifference on the part of any citizen of any country with regard to their attitude towards political activities. Popular participation refers to the involvement of citizens in the decision-making process, especially those decisions that affect their lives. Therefore, reorientation in civic education is needed to address political apathy and encourage popular participation.

11,128.

Carefully study the following list of civic education terms I and VII below and use them to answer the questions.

I. HIV/AIDS
II. Law and order
III. Political apathy
IV. Human trafficking
V. Popular participation
VI. Responsible parenting
VII. Fundamental human rights

From the list above, the two experiences of individuals that require counselling are

A.

III and V

B.

II and III

C.

I and IV

D.

I and VII

Correct answer is C

From the list above, the two experiences of individuals that require counselling are HIV/AIDS (I) and Human trafficking (IV). Individuals affected by HIV/AIDS often require counselling to cope with the physical and emotional challenges associated with the disease. Similarly, victims of human trafficking require counselling to help them recover from the traumatic experience.

11,129.

Carefully study the following list of civic education terms I and VII below and use them to answer the questions

I. HIV/AIDS
II. Law and order
III. Political apathy
IV. Human trafficking
V. Popular participation
VI. Responsible parenting
VII. Fundamental human rights

The major reasons some countries are termed developing resulted from

A.

III and VI

B.

II and VII

C.

V and VI

D.

IV and V

Correct answer is A

The major reasons some countries are termed developing resulted from Political apathy (III) and Responsible parenting (VI). Political apathy refers to the indifference towards political activities, which can hinder the development of a country. Responsible parenting, on the other hand, is crucial for the upbringing of responsible citizens who contribute to the development of the country.

11,130.

The major aim of youth empowerment programmes it to

 

A.

Tackle the problem of insecurity and lawlessness

B.

Provide vocational skills to the youths

C.

Help the youths become good decision makers

D.

Provide attitudinal reorientation to the youths

Correct answer is B

The major aim of youth empowerment programs is to provide vocational skills to the youths. This is because by equipping youths with vocational skills, they become self-reliant and can contribute positively to the economy.