WAEC Civic Education questions: Political apathy

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1. Question 1· Political apathy· WAEC

   Which of these can encourage citizens to vote?

   • Atransparent and credible elections
   • Bviolence at polling units
   • Cvote buying
   • Dlate arrival of election materials

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2. Question 2· Political apathy· WAEC

   Low voter turnout at elections is

   • Aa sign of political apathy
   • Ba sign of a strong democracy
   • Ca result of high trust in leaders
   • Drequired by the constitution

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3. Question 3· Political apathy· WAEC

   A youth says, 'My vote won't count, so I won't register.' This attitude is

   • Apolitical apathy
   • Bpolitical participation
   • Ccivic responsibility
   • Dpatriotism

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4. Question 4· Political apathy· WAEC

   A citizen who refuses to register as a voter because "nothing will change" is showing

   • Apolitical apathy
   • Bpolitical participation
   • Cpatriotism
   • Dloyalty

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5. Question 5· Political apathy· WAEC

   Political apathy means

   • Ajoining a party
   • Bactive participation in politics
   • Cvoting in every election
   • Dlack of interest in political activities

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6. Question 6· Political apathy· WAEC

   One way of reducing political apathy is

   • Apolitical education of citizens
   • Brigging elections
   • Cviolence at rallies
   • Ddenying people their voter cards

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7. Question 7· Political apathy· WAEC

   One effect of political apathy is

   • Abad leaders may be elected by a few voters
   • Bmore citizens vote
   • Cleaders become accountable
   • Ddemocracy becomes stronger

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8. Question 8· Political apathy· WAEC

   Election rigging leads to political apathy mainly because citizens feel that

   • Atheir votes do not count
   • Bvoting is compulsory
   • Celections are too frequent
   • Dparties are too few

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9. Question 9· Political apathy· WAEC

   A consequence of political apathy is

   • Amore political debates
   • Bhigher voter turnout
   • Cstronger democracy
   • Dthe election of bad leaders

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10. Question 10· Political apathy· WAEC

    A sign of political apathy is

    • Ajoining a political party
    • Brefusing to register or vote
    • Cattending campaign rallies
    • Dcontesting an election

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11. Question 11· Political apathy· WAEC

    Political apathy can be reduced by

    • Avoter education and credible elections
    • Bbanning political parties
    • Cusing violence
    • Dcancelling elections

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12. Question 12· Political apathy· WAEC

    Political apathy refers to

    • Aactive participation in voting
    • Ba lack of interest in political activities
    • Cthe formation of political parties
    • Dthe conduct of elections

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13. Question 13· Political apathy· WAEC

    Which of these discourages participation in elections?

    • Afree and fair elections
    • Belectoral violence
    • Cvoter education
    • Dtransparent counting

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14. Question 14· Political apathy· WAEC

    A cause of political apathy in Nigeria is

    • Agood governance
    • Bfree and fair elections
    • Cgood political education
    • Dloss of trust in politicians who fail to keep promises

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15. Question 15· Political apathy· WAEC

    Poor performance by elected leaders can cause political apathy because citizens

    • Ajoin more parties
    • Bgain more trust in leaders
    • Cvote more often
    • Dlose faith in the political process

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16. Question 16· Political apathy· WAEC

    Civic education reduces political apathy by

    • Abanning political parties
    • Bteaching citizens their political rights and duties
    • Cstopping elections
    • Ddiscouraging debate

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17. Question 17· Political apathy· WAEC

    Voters who stay at home on election day because they fear thugs at polling units are showing apathy caused by

    • Avoter education
    • Bgood governance
    • Celectoral violence
    • Dcredible elections

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18. Question 18· Political apathy· WAEC

    Electoral violence causes political apathy because

    • Ait increases voter turnout
    • Bpeople stay away from elections for fear of their safety
    • Cit makes elections cheaper
    • Dit reduces the number of parties

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