2016 WAEC (WASSCE) Civic Education Past Questions & Answers

Question 1

The remarks of Ayo in the above dialogue portrays the importance of?

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C. modern method of conflict resolution

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A. struggle against British imperialists

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B. museum for keeping old weapons of war

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D. peace for societal progress and development

Question 2

From the above dialogue, the headmaster could be described as a

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C. good Samaritan who values peace

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A. conciliator that delights in the peace of the community

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B. dogged fighter with sound martial skills

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D. fellow who prefers social unrest to harmonious co-existence

Question 3

we the people of the federal republic of Nigeria Is usually the opening phrase of the preamble to

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C. constitution

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A. coup announcement

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B. government gazettes

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D. hazard

Question 4

The process of enabling someone to perform an action which adds value to his/her life is known as

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D. empowerment

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A. employment

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B. recruitment

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C. socialization

Question 5

Which of the following statement is not correct

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B. flowing garment can be worn on a motorcycle or bicycle

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A. valid drivers licence must be obtained before attempting to drive

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C. headlights should be used during unfavourable weather

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D. drivers must not engage in distractive activities while driving

Question 6

Preventive measures of HIV/AIDS do not include

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D. stigmatization of victims

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A. abstinence

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B. screening of blood before transfussion

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C. use of barriers methods

Question 7

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

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D. breeds dependable citizenry

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A. increase youthful population

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B. foster national integration

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C. augments the nation workforce

Question 8

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

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B. freedom of expression

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A. respect for habeas corpus

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C. freedom of legal representation

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D. respect of human rights

Question 9

Lack of interest in politics by citizens in the country is referred to as

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B. apathy

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A. ignorance

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C. participation

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D. socilization

Question 10

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

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D. experience development

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A. receive reciprocal assistance

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B. witness value clarification

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C. get international aid

Question 11

One of the major complaint against public service is

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A. inefficiency

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B. under staffing

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C. victimization

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D. discrimination

Question 12

Democracy thrives more where there is

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B. freedom of speech and association

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A. non partisan judiciary

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C. absence of universal suffrage

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D. one party system

Question 13

The most important place for building good values is the

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C. family

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A. society

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B. workplace

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D. media house

Question 14

Inspite of the state of affairs reflected in the above monologue, the citizens can make the country better by being committed to?

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A. promoting inter-communal relations

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B. strengthening capacity building

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C. championing moral values

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D. encouraging inter personal relations

Question 15

The administrative class in the public service is to?

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B. formulate policies

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A. implement policies

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C. veto policies

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D. oversee policies

Question 16

Which of the following is a consequence of drug abuse

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A. depression

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B. inefficiency

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C. cowardice

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D. victimization

Question 17

Use the dialogue to answer the question below Which of the following is the consequence of lack of understanding between the Iwuya and Ipaja?

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D. inter-personal violence

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A. intra-communal conflict

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B. economic dislocation

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C. inter-communal feud

Question 18

The general attitude of government and the society towards cultism is that of?

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C. abhorrence

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A. affection

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B. sympathy

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D. support

Question 19

The fourth schedule of the 1999 constitution of Nigeria outlines the functions of

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B. local government

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A. federal government

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C. state government

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D. national government

Question 20

The traffic in person prohibition Act was passed in Nigeria in

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C. July 2003

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A. December 2001

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B. October 2002

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D. April 2004

Question 21

The effect of human trafficking on the victim is?

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D. exploitation

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A. illiteracy

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B. affluence

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C. exposure

Question 22

Drug abuse can be prevented by?

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C. reducing drugs in circulation

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A. fighting drug addicts

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B. poverty reduction

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D. legal sanction

Question 23

Rates are collected in Nigeria by?

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C. local government council

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A. federal inland revenue councils

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B. state ministry of finance

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D. council of traditional rulers

Question 24

Naturalized citizens cannot be denied their legal status as members of a country unless in they

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B. are found guilty to be spies or secret agents for another country

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A. are jailed for one year within seven years of acquiring citizenship

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C. refuse to represent the country in an international sporting event

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D. give adequate information to the host country

Question 25

One of the reasons leaders fail to protect the interest of their followers is?

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A. selfishness

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B. inadequate finance

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C. ignorance

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D. rigid policies

Question 26

Orderliness can be defined as?

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C. doing things in a proper way

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A. being punctual to work

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B. studying diligently in school

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D. learning the western way of life

Question 27

Cult members are particularly hostile to?

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B. perceived enemies

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A. lectures

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C. their group members

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D. all students

Question 28

Which of the following instruments is not used by a civil society group

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D. violence

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A. propaganda

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B. boycott

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C. protest

Question 29

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

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B. voting during election

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A. engage in hard labour

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C. participation in prison fellowship

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D. writing examination

Question 30

Which of the following is not a means of reducing the incidence of HIV/AIDS in our society

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B. the use of specially designed cutleries by victims

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A. education and enlightenment programme

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C. avoiding premarital and extra marital sex

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D. upholding the value of chastity

Question 31

The supreme court of Nigeria helps in law

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B. interpretation

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A. application

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C. enforcement

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D. drafting

Question 32

Which of the following cannot be easily abused

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A. cosmetics

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B. stimulant

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C. tobacco

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D. narcotics

Question 33

Youth empowerment promotes?

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A. self reliance

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B. youth exuberance

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C. pursuit of higher education

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D. foreign scholarship

Question 34

Which of the following is not a form of political participation

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D. ballot box stuffing

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A. taking part in voters registration excersice

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B. voting during election

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C. joining political party

Question 35

Based on the monologue, the best approach to curb decadence in the motherland is by

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B. introducing war against corruption

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A. value re-orientation

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C. legalizing capital punishment

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D. sending corrupt officials on exile

Question 36

Cultism can best be discourage through?

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C. sensitization on the dangers of cultism

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A. mentoring of cultist by the rich

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B. provision of jobs for cultist

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D. establishment of cultist support groups

Question 37

Which of the following is not an example of civil society

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B. United Nation Organisation

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A. United Action for Democracy

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C. Transition Monitoring Group

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D. Amnesty International

Question 38

The motherland in the monoloque,could be best described as

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B. a morally upgrading country

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A. a nation in transition

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C. a socially viable nation

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D. an ethically bankrupt country

Question 39

People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) can be supported by

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B. providing drugs for them at subsidized rates

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A. billing them for antiretroviral therapy

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C. providing special attires for them

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D. providing accommodation for them in designated locations

Question 40

Drug law enforcement agencies are not empowered to

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A. execute drug suspect

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B. arrest drug barons

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C. prosecute drug traffickers

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D. rehabilitate drug addicts

Question 41

Citizenship education influences an individual to be

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A. patriotic

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B. educated

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C. complacent

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D. competent

Question 42

The road sign above means

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B. maximum speed limit

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A. no entry

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C. no stopping

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D. no parking

Question 43

Which of the following is not a way of improving the public service

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A. politicization

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B. freshers course

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C. the use of code of conduct bureau

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D. reformation

Question 44

Dr. fajir can not exercise some basic rights because?

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B. was found guilty of a criminal offence

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A. he was a suspect in a criminal case

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C. failed to comply with court order

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D. embezzled public fund

Question 45

Rule of law is limited by the following except

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B. habeas corpus

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A. state of emergency

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C. illiteracy

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D. immunity

Question 46

Children that are not cared for are more prone to

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A. criminal attitude

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B. terminal disease

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C. examination failure

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D. forced migration

Question 47

One of the responsibilities of a good citizen is to?

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C. serve the country when required

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A. posses an international passport

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B. enjoy all amenities provided by government

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D. develop his potentialities to the fullest

Question 48

Civil society groups perform the following roles during general elections except

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C. counting votes

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A. educating the voters

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B. serving as watch dogs

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D. stimulating participation

Question 49

Which of the following is not an example of orderliness

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D. deviance

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A. listening skill

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B. driving skill

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C. decorum

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