Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Civic Education Question 33

Practice objective / multiple choice question 33 from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Civic Education examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Civic Education Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 33 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • CIVIC_EDUCATION • objective

Section 215 of the Criminal Code defines cult membership as knowingly joining a secret society and participating in its activities. The penalty is: first conviction - fine ₦500,000 and imprisonment up to 3 years (minimum 2 years); second conviction - fine ₦1,000,000 and imprisonment up to 5 years (minimum 2 years). A student was convicted twice within two years for taking part in a cult initiation ceremony. The law also caps total imprisonment for cult‑related offences at 8 years. What is the maximum total penalty (fine and imprisonment) the student may face?

Answer Options

A. Fine of ₦1,000,000 and imprisonment of 8 years
B. Fine of ₦1,500,000 and imprisonment of 7 years
C. Fine of ₦2,000,000 and imprisonment of 8 years
Correct Answer D. Fine of ₦1,500,000 and imprisonment of 8 years
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Fine of ₦1,500,000 and imprisonment of 8 years

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Civic Education Question 33. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Civic Education examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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