WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2504

12,516.

From the disgram, activities of deviant in the society can be curtailed by

A.

Establishment of more prisons

B.

Ostracizing the deviant in the society

C.

Indulging the deviant with financial incentives

D.

Strengthening reformation institution

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

12,517.

In the public service, another name for red-tapism is

A.

Theocracy

B.

Bureaucracy

C.

Autocracy

D.

Democracy

Correct answer is B

Red Tapism.  "Red tape is an idiom that refers to excessive regulation or rigid conformity to formal rules that is considered redundant or bureaucratic and hinders or prevents action or decision-making. It is usually applied to governments, corporations, and other large organizations.

 

12,518.

The category of public service that has the closest contact with the political class is the

A.

Manipulative class

B.

Administrative class

C.

Clerical class

D.

Technical class

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

12,519.

The public service is important for ensuring 

 

A.

Continuity in governance

B.

Gender equality

C.

Professional equality

D.

Superiority of the pressure group

Correct answer is A

The importance of the civil service to the administrative system is such that continuity in government projects and policies can be ensured. Non-partisan advice to political leadership in the midst of political instability and uncertainties, also make the civil service an indispensible organ in government.

12,520.

Which of the following is the best way through which citizens can participate in the politics of the country?

A.

Acquisition of degree in political science

B.

Standing for elective positions

C.

Learning the art and science of political sagacity

D.

Undergoing mentor-ship under prominent political leaders

Correct answer is B

Ways citizens can participate

  • looking for information in newspapers, magazines, and reference materials and judging its accuracy.
  • voting in local, state, and national elections.
  • participating in a political discussion.
  • trying to persuade someone to vote a certain way.
  • signing a petition.
  • contesting for political offices