2017 WAEC (WASSCE) Civic Education Past Questions & Answers

Question 1

''If i should forsake you, Banwuya motherland, Africa fatherland, let my two hands forget thy cunning''.      @Femi Ademiluyi: The new man. All rights reserved. The quotation shows that the speaker is ?

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A. nationalistic

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B. opportunistic

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C. subservent

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D. reoriented

Question 2

The notion of percieving the involvement of people in politics as devilish connotes political?

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B. apathy

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A. demonitization

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C. degeneration

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D. discontent

Question 3

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

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B. administrative class

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A. manipulative class

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C. clerical class

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D. technical class

Question 4

A feature that distinguishes the 1979 constitution from that of 1963 was the introduction of?

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C. presidential system of government

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A. unitary system of government

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B. republicanism

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D. west minister system

Question 5

Government is saddled with all the following responsiblities except?

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D. provision of all the needs of the citizens

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A. prevention of internal disturbance

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B. protection of lives and properties

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C. promotion of individual development

Question 6

The beauty of a democratic government is that

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B. political power resides in the people

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A. the president has supreme power

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C. there is absence of exploitation

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D. political participation is limited

Question 7

The standards that are considered ethical by an individual or the society are known as

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C. values

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A. dignity

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B. rights

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D. materialism

Question 8

In obeying traffics rules, pedestrian are to walk on the left side of the road so as to

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B. see oncoming cars

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A. buy things at the road side

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C. cross at anytime

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D. walk across junction

Question 9

Use of hard drugs can best be curtailed through?

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C. enlightenment

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A. compensation

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B. rehabilitation

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D. compromise

Question 10

In the constitution, the area where both federal and state government exercise joint authority are on the?

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B. concurrent list

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A. residual list

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C. exclusive list

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D. reserved list

Question 11

The following can be classified as forms of political apathy except

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C. refusal to rig in an election

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A. refusal to register and vote

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B. lack of interest in politics

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D. nonchalant attitude towards politicians

Question 12

Which of the following cannot motivate human trafficking

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D. education

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A. poverty

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B. greed

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C. low self-esteem

Question 13

A non-governmental organization that allows independent initiative of citizens is known as

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A. civil society

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B. pressure group

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C. religious group

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D. professional group

Question 14

In a democracy, official opposition is allowed to

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C. make government accountable

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A. bring down the government

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B. pave way for military intervention

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D. encourage crises in the state

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The public service is important for ensuring

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A. continuity in governance

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B. gender equality

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C. professional equality

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D. superiority of the pressure group

Question 16

The exhibition of queuing culture in a society is good example

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D. orderliness

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A. participation

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B. empowerment

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C. nationalism

Question 17

From the above dialogue, it is evident that cultism disrupt activities in the

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C. society

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A. family

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B. school

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D. club

Question 18

Which of the following should not be encouraged by a responsible parent

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B. religious fundamentalist

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A. moral development

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C. spiritual development

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D. respect for elders

Question 19

The rights of citizens can be guaranteed through?

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B. the writ of habeas corpus

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A. gerrymandering

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C. prerogative

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D. political immunity

Question 20

The inalienable rights of citizens can be guaranteee through?

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D. an independent judiciary

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A. an unwritten constitution

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B. parliamentary system of government

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C. unitary system of government

Question 21

From the above dialogue, which of the following is likely to happen if cultism is eradicated from our campus

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D. amicable resolution of dispute

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A. uninterrupted school programme

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B. increase in the remuneration of staffs of higher institution

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C. provision of scholarship to the student

Question 22

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

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B. bureaucracy

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A. theocracy

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C. autocracy

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D. democracy

Question 23

The status of being a legal member of a country is referred to as

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C. citizenship

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A. alien

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B. assylum

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D. migrant

Question 24

If an individual persist in the use of hard drugs, such individual is likely to exibit?

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D. emotional illness and aggression

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A. hostile attitudes towards religious organisation

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B. unfriendly disposition towards foreigners

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C. oppressive behaviour

Question 25

Drug abuse can best be prevented in the society by

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B. engaging in drug enlightenment

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A. arresting and prosecuting drug vendors

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C. canvassing capital punishment for drug peddlers

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D. prohibiting the sales of drugs at the motor park

Question 26

Road sign primarily serves as?

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D. precautionary devices to guide road users

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A. symbols to correct road users

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B. sign to aid federal road safety to apprehend defaulters

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C. device to guide traffic of police command

Question 27

Which of the following is not a symptom of HIV/AIDS

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D. systematic growth of the body

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A. loss of appetite and weight

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B. unexplained feverish condition

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C. infections that often resist treatment

Question 28

A major feature of representative democracy is

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A. free and fair election

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B. absolute application of law

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C. civil liberty groups

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D. enlightened electorate

Question 29

The active involvement of people in the decision-making process in a state indicates political

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B. participation

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A. indoctrination

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C. struggle

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D. apathy

Question 30

Constituted authority is necessary in the society because?

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B. ensure security of lives and properties

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A. promote international relation

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C. serves as agents of socialization

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D. provide scholarship for higher education

Question 31

Which of the following is not responsible for cult activities in in school and colleges

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D. preservation of cultural heritage

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A. perceived injustice

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B. satisfaction of membership aspiration

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C. personal protection

Question 32

Which of the following is not a reason for self-reliance

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D. quest for white collar jobs

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A. creation of employment opportunities

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B. innovation and creativity

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C. diversification

Question 33

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

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B. standing for elective positions

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A. acquisition of degree in political science

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C. learning the art and science of political sagacity

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D. undergoing mentor-ship under prominent political leaders

Question 34

The effective way by which government can ascertain public support and reaction is through?

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D. elections

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A. opinion leaders

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B. party members

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C. campaigns

Question 35

Drugs abuse often lead to?

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C. psychiatric disorder

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A. sexually transmitted disease

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B. cancerous illness

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D. incurable ailment

Question 36

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

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C. indulging the deviant with financial incentives

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A. establishment of more prisons

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B. ostracizing the deviant in the society

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D. strengthening reformation institution

Question 37

Which of the following people suffer most in human trafficking?

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C. children

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A. girls

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B. boys

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D. adults

Question 38

The following are effects of political apathy except that it?

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C. promotes free and fair elections

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A. affects the quality of life

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B. leads to the enthronement of irresponsible leaders

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D. ensures non-availability of dividends of democracy

Question 39

The society can be much more peaceful if individuals learn to

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A. respect and obey the law

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B. gather knowledge about politics

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C. understand the human right

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D. seek redress in the court of law

Question 40

One of the skills that can be used in resolving inter-communal conflicts is

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B. mediation

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A. coercion

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C. suppression

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D. harassment

Question 41

One way of being infected with HIV/AIDS is through?

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A. the use of unsterilized sharp objects

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B. sitting close to HIV/AIDS patients

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C. having handshakes with persons living with HIV/AIDS

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D. sharing clothes with HIV/AIDS infected persons

Question 42

Human rights can be best promoted if?

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B. relevant knowledge and information are acquired

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A. jungle justice is discouraged

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C. political elites exercises discretionary powers

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D. there is existing constitution

Question 43

One significance of value in a society is that it

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A. brings about peaceful co-existence of people

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B. makes one to acquire more properties

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C. enhances an individual's access to education

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D. promote influx of aliens to the community

Question 44

One of the preventive measure against the infections of HIV/AIDS

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B. faithfulness to partner

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A. member of red cross society

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C. becoming a medical staff

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D. membership of campaigns against AIDS

Question 45

Responsible parenthood is important because it?

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C. grooms disciplined children

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A. promote recreation

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B. foster orderliness

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D. provides solution to all societal problems

Question 46

Rendering services to humanity across boundaries is an indication of providing a solution to

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C. natural disaster

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A. political crisis

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B. social dilemma

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D. civic problems

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