Explanation

a)Define traffic regulations;

Traffic regulation can be defined as the rules and regulations which guide the behavior or action of road users. This is in place in order to prevent accidents and enhance the free flow of traffic.

b)Highlight six roles of individuals in maintaining traffic regulations.;

• Creating public awareness through workshops/seminars.
• Forming road safety clubs in schools, colleges and associations.
• Wearing reflexive attires while walking at night.
• Using pedestrian facilities where available.
• Individuals should be safety conscious.
• Avoiding commercial activities by the road side.
• Avoiding erection of buildings close to highways/roads
• Avoiding night travels where necessary.
• Avoiding putting pressure on driver to over speed.
• Obtaining valid driver’s license.
• Discouragement of under-age driving.

Correct Answer: A. guide all road users on safety practices

Explanation

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.

Correct Answer: C. sex and civic education.

Correct Answer: B. introducing war against corruption

Correct Answer: C. apathy

Correct Answer: C. children

Correct Answer: A. patriotic

Correct Answer: A. construction of motorable roads

Explanation

(a) Consequences of cultism

i. Cultism causes the breakdown of law and order

ii. Cultism activities affect the values of the society

iii. Cultism groups attack each other with various weapons in order to gain supremacy which usually leads to death

iv. Cultism promotes violence because virtually all the groups are violent

v. Immoral activities

vi. Cultism destroys the future of the youth

vii. Mental ill-health, especially madness

viii. Bad image for the cultists and families

ix. Immoral activities and lack of discipline

x. Embarrassment for families and parents

(b) Ways by which cultism can be prevented

i. Parents should more attention to their children upbringing and educate them properly on acceptable standards of behaviour

ii. School should set up very effective counseling units

iii. Parents should show good example to their children

iv. Sports and recreational activities should be encouraged to engage the youths

v. Community: There should be an effective community relations for proper monitoring of students

vi. Maximum protection by relevant authorities for cultists who are willing to have renounced their membership

v. Voluntary organizations in institutions of learning should make their programmes more interesting to attract membership

vi. The media should be encouraged to project programmes that would sensitize the youth on the dangers of cultism

vii. Protection of those who renounce: Those students who renounce cultism should be protected

viii. Public awareness: There should be an intensive public awareness and campaign against cultism

ix. Students should be encouraged to join religious groups and develop the fear of God because the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom

x. Those in government should try as much as they can to live above board so that when they preach against cultism in our society, they would be seen as role models that can be emulated.

Explanation

a. Definition of political apathy

Political apathy is the loss of interest and manifestations of withdrawal from politics/political activities by citizens of a country.

b. Dangers of political apathy to the society

1. Dangers of political apathy to the society
2. Emergence of undemocratic government.
3. Lack of accountability by government officials.
4. Denial of citizen’s rights.
5. Breeding of corruption in government.
6. Denial of the dividends of democracy to the electorate.
7. Slowing down the pace of political development.
8. Loss of respect for political leaders.

c. Ways of addressing political apathy

1. Creating awareness of political rights of citizens.
2. Defending the political rights of the less privilege in the society.
3. Encouraging participation in election and other political activities.
4. Encouraging press freedom.
5. Encouraging an independent and corrupt free electoral body.
6. Cultivating civic values in the citizens.
7. Joining/forming political organizations.
8. Ensuring effective teaching and learning of civic education in schools.
9. Discouraging the use of political thugs/electoral violence.