CIVIC EDUCATION EXAM QUESTIONS SS1 SECOND TERM
SECOND TERM SS1 CIVIC EDUCATION EXAM QUESTIONS – EDUDELIGHT.COM
SECOND TERM EXAMINATION
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SUBJECT: CIVIC EDUCATION DURATION: 2HRS CLASS: SSS 1
1.In democracy, lack of press freedom leads to the denial of freedom of (A)Association (B)Expression (C)Expression(D)Movement
2.Franchise means the right to(A)Contest for political post(B)Join association(C)Vote and be voted for (D)Vote and win election
3.One of the civic responsibilities of a citizen is to obey(A)Constituted authority(B)Bye-laws (C)Edicts (D)Law books
4.The formation and implementation of policies are the major duties of the (A)Executive (B)Judiciary (C)Legislature (D)Police
5.law making is the primary function of(A)The federal government(B)The legislature(C)The judges (D)The executive
6.A political system in which citizens rule through their representatives chosen in periodic election is called(A)Representative Democracy(B)Democracy(C)Capitalist democracy(D)Political representation
7.The most popular definition of democracy was given by(A)Martin Luther King(B)Abraham Lincoln(C)Kwame Nkrumah(D)Nelson Mandela
8.Democracy originated from(A)U.S.A(B)Britain(C)Germany(D)Greece
9.All these are features of democracy except(A)Rule of law(B)Fundamental human rights(C)fusion of power (D)Periodic election
10.A rule of law can be strengthen through(A)Independence of the judiciary(B)High cost of litigation(C)Prolonged prosecution of offenders(D)Immunity clause in the constitution
11.Rule of law means(A)Supremacy of the law(B)Absence of legal immunity(C)Peace, order and stability(D)Obedience to law
12.Human rights are basic natural rights which people enjoy primarily because they are(A)Members of a political party(B)International citizens(C)Members of a community(D)Human beings
13.Democratic governance is usually characterised with(A)Free,fair and credible elections(B)Buoyant and competitive economy(C)Accessible employment opportunities(D)Youth participation in governance
14.The 2019 Presidential Election was held on(A)February 16th(B)February 23rd(C)March 2nd (D)March 9th
15.The total number of registered political parties in Nigeria is(A)90(B)91(C)92(D)93
16.citizens can be deprived of their rights during(A)Public holidays(B)Political campaign(C)Emergency rule(D)Democratic regime
17.Human rights abuse can be prevented through the following except(A)Constitutional means (B)Protest(C)Court of law(D)Mass media
18.Democracy can promote national development if there is(A)Good governance (B)Promotion of culture(C)Immunity for leaders(D)Registration of parties
19.Nationalism ensures the following except(A)National consciousness(B)Secession in a country(C)National integration(D)Unity in a country
20.All these would help in making the rule of law to work except(A)Fair trial of suspects(B)Practice of separation of powers(C)Delayed Justice(D)Independence of the judiciary
21.The application of rule of law was postulated by(A)Prof.Jean Bodin(B)Prof J.J Rousseau(C)Prof A.V Dicey(D)Prof.T.F Cole.
22.A situation where an individual holds citizenship of two countries is called(A)Duo Citizenship(B)Special citizenship(C)Dual citizenship(D)International citizenship
23 The main defender of the rule of law is the(A)Judiciary(B)President(C)Senate President(D)The National Assembly
24.All these enjoy immunity in Nigeria except the(A)The governors(B)The Vice President(C)The President(D)The senators
25.A voter is also referred to as(A)Candidate(B)An electorate(C)A voter caster(D)An electioneer
26.The law is above everyone simply implies(A)Supremacy of the law(B)Partiality of the law(C)impartiality of the law(D)Non supremacy of the law
27.”Law should be impartial with those who break it”.This describes(A)Fair hearing principle(B)Equality before the law(C)Impartiality principle(D)Fairness principle
28.Which of these forms of democracy is best for a small population setting?(A)Indirect democracy(B)Representative democracy(C)Direct democracy(D)Constitutional Democracy
29.Democracy is good because (A) It gives power to the electorates(B)It gives more power to the minority(C)It is less expensive to operate(D)It quicken decision making
30.Rule of law may not work in all these situations except(A)Military regime(B)State of emergency(C)Performance of traditional rites(D)During democratic period
31.The best way of promoting democracy is(A)Free and fair election(B)Electoral rigging(C)Imposition of candidate(D)Judiciary dependent
32.There are…………..local government in Nigeria(A)774(B)714(C)744(D)741
33.The Minister of Sport and Youth development in Nigeria is(A)Mallam Nasiru El Rufai(B)Mr.Imam Suleiman(C)Mr Solomon Dalung(D)Dr.Chris Ngige
34.Being satisfied with what you have while striving harder to be better in life is(A)Discipline(B)Integrity(C)Contentment(D)Satisfaction
35.All the following can limit the right of a citizen except(A)War(B)State of emergency (C)Universality (D)Military rule
36.The last population census in Nigeria was conducted in the year(A)2003(B)2004(C)2005(D)2006
37. The running mate to Atiku Abubakar of the PDP in the just concluded presidential election in Nigeria is(A)Senator Bukola Saraki(B)Peter Obi(C)Senator Dino Melaye(D)Prof.Gerry Gana
38.The most popular means through which the citizens of a country can participate in politics is by(A)Being members of a political party(B)Engaging in constructive criticism(C)Engaging in political debates(D)Voting in elections
39.The 219 Chibok girls were(A)Abducted while praying in the mosque(B)Kidnapp while paying in the church(C)Kidnaped while preparing to write WAEC(D)Abducted while wandering along the street
40.The clause which exempts the president from being prosecuted while still in office is called(A)Special clause(B)Immunity clause(C)Power clause(D)Conviction clause
41.Loving our country more than other nations is(A)Patriotism(B)Nepotism(C)Nationalism(D)Favouritism
42.The South West of Nigeria is dominated by the(A)Hausa(B)Igbo(C)Fulani(D)Yoruba
43.One of these state is not from the South-South region of Nigeria(A)Abia State(B)Edo State(C)Rivers State(D)Akwa Ibom state
44.A major problems of democracy is that(A)Electoral rigging(B)Rule of law(C) Miniority rights protection (D)Freedom of the press
45.All these dates are significant in Nigeria history except(A)June 12th,1993(B)May 29th 1999(C)Oct Ist 1979(D)May 25th 2001
46.One way Nigeria democracy can be improved is(A)To promote free and fair election(B)To impose candidates for election(C)To enhance judicial bias(D)To promote ethnicity
47.Which of these does not relate to Civic Education(A)Government(B)Citizenship education (C)Voters education(D)Demographic
48.A Nigerian citizen(A)Enjoy all rights and privileges in Nigeria(B)Enjoy partial rights and privileges in Nigeria(C)Enjoy only rights in Nigeria(D)Enjoy only privileges in Nigeria
49.Civic education is studied to achieve one of these(A)Increase in social vices(B)Discourage voting in Nigeria(C)Promote national unity(D) Encourage disobedience to government
50.The best way to put an end to Fulani herdsmen killing in Nigeria is to(A)Increase military personnel in Nigeria(B)Impeach governors of affected state(C)Promote tolerance and unity among all Nigerians(D)Sanction and jail any Fulani herdsmen caught.
SECOND TERM SS1 CIVIC EDUCATION EXAM QUESTIONS – EDUDELIGHT.COM
THEORY
ATTEMPT ONLY THREE QUESTIONS
1.Define representative democracy
B.Highlight five merits of representative democracy
C.State three advantages of representative democracy
2.What is rule of law?
B.Explain three limitations to the rule of law
C.State four importance of rule of law
3.Define the term”Liberty”
B.Explain three factors that safeguard the liberty of citizen
C.State five civil liberty in Nigeria
4.Define pillar of democracy
B.State five pillars of democracy
c. State three functions of legislature
5.Define federalism
B.State five reasons for the adoption of federalism in Nigeria
C.Highlight three problems of federalism
6.Write short note on any four of the following (A)Constitution(B)Legislature(C)Executive(D)Freedom of the press(E)Political party(F)Judiciary.
SECOND TERM SS1 CIVIC EDUCATION EXAM QUESTIONS – EDUDELIGHT.COM
SECOND TERM EXAM
SS 1 OBJECTIVES
(1). The rule of law was developed by
(a) A. V dicey (b) Adam Smith (c)Obafemi Awolowo (d)Geoge Owen
(2). The principle of supremacy of law states that
(a) Everyone is above the law (b) No one is above the law (c)President is above the law (d)Law is not useful
(3). Which of the following is not an arm of Government
(a)Civil service (b) Executive (c) Judiciary (d) Legislative
(4) is referred to as the upper house in Nigeria
(a) House of Rep (b) Senate (c) Local government (d)Police
(5) is referred to as the lower house in Nigeria
(a) Navy (b) House of Reps (c)Senate (d) Public servant
(6) What is the most important rights
(a) right to life (b) Movement (c) Speech (d) Human Rights
(7) What is the function of the legislative
(a) Signing of laws (b)Making Laws (c)Policy formation (d)Arrest of animals
(8) In democracy members of society vote for a leader to represent them
(a) Direct (b) Good (c) International (d) representative
(9) The introductory aspect of the constitution is called
(a) Customs (b) Judicial precedents (c) Preamble
(10). Another name for parliament is
(a) Executive (b) Legislative (c) Bills (d) Constitutional Conference
(11). Which of the following is not one of the causes of drug abuse
(a) Doubt (b) Psychological suppression (c) Inspiration (d)Political instability
(12). The first cult group was formed in Nigeria University College of Ibadan in (a) 1952 (b) 1962 (c)1957 (d)1954
(13) the name of the first Cult group in Nigeria University was called
(a) Black Axe (b) Black Bra (c)Amazons (d) Pirate confraternity
(14) The best way to prevent HIV / AIDS is through
(a) Abstinence (b) Use of Condoms (c)Stigmatization (d) Symposium
(15) Who was among the first founders of the pirates in Nigeria
(a) Wole Soyinka (b) Anthony Enahoro (c) Herbert Macauly 9d) Awolowo
(16) The rule of Law was developed in what year
(a) 1885 (b) 1985 (c) 1759 (d) 1431
(17) A country ruled by King or Queen is practicing
(a) Monarchy (b) Democracy (c) Dictatorship (d)None
(18) The Nigeria constitution is
(a) Written (b) Unwritten (c) Flexible (d) Decrees
(19) are laws made during military rule
(a) decrees (b) Bye -Laws (c) Constitutional (d) Parliament
(20) are laws made by Local Government areas
(a) Bye – Laws (b) state Laws (c) Federal Laws (d) Parliament
(21) The main function of the Executive is
(a) Policy formation (b) Making Laws (c) Powers of investigation (d) None of the above
(22) is not among the Armed forces in Nigeria
(a) Police (b) Navy (c) Army (d) Air force
(23). The feeling of not being interested in political activities is called
(a) Political Apathy (b) Political Independence (c) Freedom (d) Convention
(24). is substances found in tobacco
(a) Cocaine (b) Nicotine (c) Valium (d) Vitamin K
(25). is not a social vice
(a) Robbery (b) Terrorism (c) Rape (d) Bribery
(26). which Agency in Nigeria is responsible for tackling human trafficking
(a) NAFDAC (b) NAPTIP (c) NDLEA(d) SON
(27). The Ability of parent s to respect and do the needs and aspirations of the family and children is
(a) Training (b) Service (c) Responsible parenthood (d0 None of the above
(28). The international court of Justice is located in which country
(a) Neitherland (b)France (c) USA (d) England
(29) is an example of a public corporation in Nigeria
(a) NNPC (b) Cadbury (c)Coca- cola (d) Shoprite
(30) The system of gathering everybody in a town in order to take decision or elect a leader is called
(a) Representative Democracy (b) Direct Democracy (c) Personal Democracy
(d) Popular Participation
31. The universal declaration of human right was adopted by the United Nation General Assembly in [a] 1948 [b] 1950 [c] 1940 [d] 1967
[32] How many articles do we have in UDHR [a] 40 [b] 20 [c] 28 [d] 30
[33] All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights, this is under article [a] 3 [b] 5 [c] 7 [d] 10
[34] The UDHR draft committee was headed by [a] Theresa Mary [b] Aisha Buhari [c]
Eleanor Roosevelt [d] Joy Chima
[35] The first cult group was formed in…….. [a] 1952 [b] 1960 [c] 1987 [d] 1990
[36] The first cult group in Nigerian campus was called [a] black axe [b]Eiye [c] OPC
[d] pyrates franternity
[37] ……….. is not a cult group [a] Red Devil [b] Th e skull [c] Black axe [d] Vikings fraternity
[38] Which of the following is good for orderliness [a] decorum [b] killings [c] fighting [d] preaching
[39] Which of the following Is not a merit of orderliness [a] fulfillment [b] emulation [c] peace [d] decorum
[40] ……….. is not an example of constituted authority [a] Governors [b] Ministers [c]
President [d] Youth leader
[41] Which of the following is among the youngest country in Africa [a] South Sudan [b]
Nigeria c] Ghana [d] Libya
[42] The pyrates fraternity was formed by [a] Adams Smith [b] Wole Soyinka [c] John Legend [d] Adams Sanni
[43] ……… is one of the dangers of cultism [a] Death [b] wealth [c] treason [d] spiritual power
[44] Human rights can be classified into the following except [a] Political right [b] civic right [c]business right [d]economic right
[45] Limitation to human right includes the following except [a]war [b] death [c]curfew
[d] political demonstration
[46] Which of the following is not a type of constituted authority [a] Traditional [b]
Government [c] religious [d] political
[47] Which of the following is not an example of orderliness [a] listening skills [b] driving skills [c] decorum [d] kindness
[48] No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention in exile according to article
…….. [a] 4 [b] 7 [c] 9 [d] 10
[49] The United Nation National Assembly is located in ……………. [a] Lome [b] Paris [c]
London [d] New York
[50] The Nigerian constitution is…………… [a] unwritten [b] flexible [c] written [d] weak
CIVIC EDUCATION EXAM QUESTIONS SS1 SECOND TERM
THEORY QUESTION
1(a) Define Democracy according to Abraham Lincoln
(b) Explain the 2 types of Democracy with relevant examples
2(a) Define the Rule of Law
(b) Explain three (3) principles of Rule of Law
3(a) List five (5) features of the Constitution
(b) List Five (5) Sources of Constitution
(c) List Five (5) function of the Constitution
4(a) List the Three (3) Arms of Government and state three (3) of their functions each
(b) List and explain four (4) pillars of democracy
5. Write short notes on the following;-
(a) HIV/ AIDS
(b) Cultism
(c) Legislature
(d) Responsible Parenthood
(e) Political Apathy
CIVIC EDUCATION EXAM QUESTIONS SS1 SECOND TERM
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