WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2228

11,136.

The search of a citizen's residence by the police without a warrant or court order amounts to a breach of his/her right to

A.

Freedom of expression

B.

Freedom of conscience

C.

Life

D.

Privacy

Correct answer is D

The right to privacy is a fundamental human right. It protects individuals from unwarranted intrusions into their personal life. Therefore, a search of a citizen's residence by the police without a warrant or court order amounts to a breach of his/her right to privacy.

 

11,137.

Traffic regulations are law that mainly

A.

Guide all road users on safety practices

B.

Instruct drivers on the use of traffic signs only

C.

Ensure the teaching of road safety in school

D.

Establish agencies for control of traffic

Correct answer is A

Traffic regulations are laws that guide all road users on safety practices to prevent accidents and ensure smooth flow of traffic. They do not primarily establish agencies for control of traffic, ensure the teaching of road safety in school, or instruct drivers on the use of traffic signs only.

 

11,138.

Human rights abuse can be prevented with the existence of

A.

Strong armed force

B.

Well-equipped police force

C.

Strong intergovernmental relation

D.

Independence judiciary

Correct answer is D

Human rights abuse can be prevented with the existence of an independent judiciary. An independent judiciary ensures that laws are interpreted and enforced fairly and impartially. It can protect individuals from human rights abuses by holding those responsible accountable.

 

11,139.

The unpleasant attitudes towards people living with HIV/AIDS is termed

A.

Human right abuse

B.

Stigmatization

C.

Playing safe

D.

Civic neglect

Correct answer is B

The unpleasant attitudes towards people Living With HIV/AIDS is termed stigmatization. Stigmatization refers to the situation where people are set apart from others and viewed in a negative light because of perceived differences, often related to health conditions, such as HIV/AIDS.


 

11,140.

When voters exercise their right to vote based on monetary or material inducements, the elected candidates may suffer

A.

Loss of voters support in the next election

B.

Eroded legitimacy during elected term

C.

Erosion of dividends of democracy

D.

Loss of party support for another term

Correct answer is B

When voters are induced to vote for a candidate based on monetary or material inducements, it undermines the legitimacy of the elected candidate. This is because the election is not based on the candidate's policies or qualifications, but on their ability to provide inducements.