Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Civic Education Question 14

Practice objective / multiple choice question 14 from the 2022 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Civic Education examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Civic Education Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 14 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2022 • CIVIC_EDUCATION • objective

Under the Anti‑Cultism Act, the first conviction carries a 5‑year imprisonment, and each subsequent conviction adds 2 years to the total sentence. A person has been convicted three times over eight years. The Act also provides a one‑time amnesty that reduces the total imprisonment by 30 % if the offender completes a six‑month community‑service programme before the final sentencing. What is the total imprisonment after applying the amnesty, and does it exceed the maximum penalty of 15 years for a single offence?

Answer Options

A. 6.3 years; exceeds the 15‑year maximum
B. 5.9 years; does not exceed the 15‑year maximum
C. 8.2 years; does not exceed the 15‑year maximum
Correct Answer D. 6.3 years; does not exceed the 15‑year maximum
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
6.3 years; does not exceed the 15‑year maximum

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Civic Education Question 14. It is one of the objective questions from the 2022 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Civic Education examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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