BEACON HILL SCHOOL

(GOVT & WAEC APPROVED)

9/16 AleshinloyeStr, Off Olambe Junction, Alausa, Ogun State
P.O. Box 3944 Marina Lagos
2nd TERM EXAMINATION
Subject: CIVIC EDUCATION Class: SS1
1. In democracy, lack of press freedom leads to the denial of freedom of (A)Association (B)Expression (C)Education
(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. In a democracy, what is the purpose of the separation of powers among the three branches of government? (A) To
concentrate power in the executive branch (B) To create conflicts among branches (C) To prevent abuse of power and maintain a
system of checks and balances (D) To allow the military to control the government
7. What is the significance of the freedom of the press in a democratic society? (A) To promote censorship ( B) To control public
opinion (C) To allow the media to spread misinformation (D) To ensure the public has access to diverse and accurate information
8. Why is it important for citizens to participate in community service? (A) To avoid paying taxes B) To fulfill a legal obligation
(C) To contribute to the well-being of the community (D) To gain political power
9. What is the purpose of local government in a country? A) To focus on international affairs (B) To regulate national businesses
(C) To address the needs of a specific geographic area and its residents
(D) To control the military
10. What does the term "human rights" encompass? (A) Rights only for certain individuals (B) Rights for non-citizens (C)
Fundamental rights and freedoms inherent to all human beings (D) Rights limited to a specific religion
11. How does civic education contribute to the development of responsible citizens? (A) By promoting ignorance (B) By
discouraging civic engagement (C) By providing knowledge about rights and responsibilities (D) By advocating for authoritarian
rule
12. What is the role of a constitution in times of crisis or emergency? (A) To suspend all rights (B) To provide a framework for
government action while still protecting fundamental rights (C) To eliminate elections (D) To empower the military to take
control
13. Where does a democratic government derive its authority? (A) From military power ( B) From the people through fair and
free elections (C) From foreign governments (D) From economic wealth
14. What is the purpose of the electoral system in a democracy? (A) To discourage voting (B) To ensure one-party rule (C) To
facilitate the selection of representatives through fair and transparent voting processes (D) To promote corruption
15. The total number of registered political parties in Nigeria is (a) 90 (b)91 (c) 92 (d) 93
16. The theory of rule of law was propounded by ............... (a) J.S Mill (b) Abraham Lincoln (c) A.V Dicey (d) Karl Marx
17. Indirect democracy is also known as ................ (a) Gertmandeing (b) Capitalism (c) Representative government (d) Racism
18. Strong feeling towards national developments of one's country is .............. (a) Nationalism (b) Political participation (c)
Nationalist (d) Political party
19. Minority right can be protected by .............. (a) Constitution (b) Government (c) Public servant (d) Political influencer
20. The arm of the government that settles dispute is ............... (a) Legislative arm (b) Executive arm (c) judiciary arm (d) police
force
THEORY
Answer any four (4)questions.
1. Define Representative democracy.
(b) List the types of democracy we have and explain.
(c) Give 3 characteristics of democracy.
2. Define Rule of law according to prof. A.V DICEY.
(b) Mention five (5) principles of Rule of Law.
(c) State three (3) factors necessary for the operation Rule of law.
3. what is Liberty?
(b) Mention six (6) ways Rule of Law guarantee personal Liberty.
4. Define the term ‘Constitution’.
(b) Mention five (5) sources of Constitution.
(C) State three (3) features of Constitution and explain.
5. Explain the following terms.
i. Legislature
ii. Executive
iii. Judiciary
(b) State three (3) functions of the above terms
 BEACON HILL SCHOOL
(GOVT & WAEC APPROVED)
9/16 AleshinloyeStr, Off Olambe Junction, Alausa, Ogun State
P.O. Box 3944 Marina Lagos
2nd TERM EXAMINATION
Subject: CIVIC EDUCATION Class: SS2
1. The government institution that defend the sovereignty of a state particularly against external attack is ...............
(a) EFCC (b) Nigerian Immigration services (c) Nigerian armed forces (d) Nigeria custom services
2. A _________ is a legal member of a country with full constitutional rights in that country.
(A) Constitution (B) Resident (C) Diplomat (D) Citizen
3. The House of Senate is headed by the __________. (A) Deputy Speaker (B) Speaker (C) Senate President (D)
Deputy Senate President
4. Who heads the Ministry of Justice in Nigeria? (A) The Attorney-General B. The Chief Justice of the Federation (C)
High Court Judge (D) Magistrates
4. Which of these is a function of the judiciary? (A) Making laws (B) Declaration of war (C) Approval of budget (D)
Punishing offenders
5. As a function of the government, the following are responsible for the defence of the country except
___________. (A) Army (B) Air force (C) Navy (D) Police
6. Which of the following effects does cult have on the society? (A) Positive effect (B) Good effect (C) Encouraging
effect (D) Negative effect
7. Certain privileges enjoyed by every citizen in a country irrespective of gender, tribe or creed. (a) Freedom (b)
Human Right (c) Political participation (d) Citizen interest
8. A situation where most citizens fail to vote in elections could be described as political (a) socialization (b) culture
(c) apathy (d) legitimacy
9. Habitual intake of drugs is know as (a) drug over use (b) drug habit (c) drug abuse (d) overdose
10. Which of these is not a hard drug? (a) cocaine (b) heroin (c) opium (d) paracetamol
11. All these are forms of popular participation except (a) voting (b) embarking on community service (c) partaking in
decision making of the state (d) protest for scholarship
12. Citizens are encouraged to participate in politics by (a) conducting free and fair election selecting party candidate
13. A citizen can work for the progress of the nation by doing all these except (a) prompt payment of tax (b) stealing
of government funds (c) obeying traffic rules (d) voting
14. Human right abuse can be prevented by (a) fighting against government (b) constant street protest (c) destroying
government property (d) going court
15. NAFDAC was established in (a) 1993 (b) 1998 (c) 2002 (d) 2005
16. Which of these government agencies is in charge of curbing drug trafficking in Nigeria? (a) NAFDAC (b) EFCC (c)
NDLEA (d) FAAN
17. All the following are examples of pain reliever drugs except __________ (a) Panadol (b) Tramadol (c)
Paracetamol (d) Phensic
18. NDLEA was established in (a) 2000 (b)1990 (c) 1991 (d) 1989
19. Preservation of foods ,body creams and other canned product are done with (a) Application of chemical (b)
Application of drug (c) Application of manure (d) Application of agro-product
20. Registration of product and food under health service is done with…………….. (a) NDLEA (b) NAFDAC (c) EFCC (d)
ICPC
THEORY
Answer any four questions
1. Explain the following terms (b) Drug (C) Drug abuse (atleast 2 definition)
(d) Drug trafficking
2. State five (5) symptoms of drug abuse and explain. (b) Mention five (5) drugs that can be abused.
3. State four (4) causes of drug abuse and explain.
(b) List six (6) Visible behaviours of drug addicts.
4. In tabular form, state four (4) differences between positive and negative effects of drugs.
(b) List out twelve (12) Social consequences of drug abuse.
5. Define the following agencies.
i. NAFDAC
ii. NDLEA
(b) In tabular form state six (6) functions of NAFDAC and NDLEA
 BEACON HILL HIGH SCHOOL
(GOVT & WAEC APPROVED )
9/16 AleshinloyeStr, Off Olambe Junction, Alausa, Ogun State
P.O. Box 3944 Marina Lagos
2nd TERM EXAMINATION Subject: Civic Edu. Class: SS3
1. What is the purpose of a constitution? A) To establish political parties B) To define and limit government powers
C) To promote dictatorship D) To control the media
2. In a democracy, what is the significance of the principle of "majority rule, minority rights"? A) Only the majority
has rights B) The majority and minority have equal rights C) Only the minority has rights
D) The majority can disregard the rights of the minority
3. What is the role of a constitution in protecting individual freedoms? A) Restricting freedoms B) Outlining the
rights of the government C) Establishing a police state D) Safeguarding individual rights
4. What is the purpose of civic education? A) To promote political propaganda B) To indoctrinate citizens C) To
inform and educate citizens about their rights and responsibilities D) To discourage political participation
5. Which of the following is an example of a direct democracy? A) Representative democracy B) Monarchy
C) Oligarchy D) Citizens voting on laws themselves
6. What is the term for the process by which individuals become citizens of a country?
A) Immigration B) Citizenship C) Naturalization D) Expatriation
7. In a democratic system, what is the significance of the concept of "checks and balances"?
A) Concentrates power in one branch of government B) Prevents abuse of power by dividing it among branches C)
Eliminates the need for elections D) Establishes a theocracy
8. What is the role of a constitution in determining the structure of government?
A) To concentrate power in one branch B) To limit the power of the people C) To outline the structure and powers
of government D) To promote political instability
9. What is the significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? A) Establishes global dictatorship B)
Outlines fundamental rights and freedoms for all individuals C) Promotes discrimination
D) Abolishes the rule of law
10. What is the term for a system of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a few individuals? A)
Democracy B) Autocracy C) Theocracy D) Plutocracy
11. What is the role of the electoral system in a democracy? A) Suppressing voter turnout
B) Selecting political leaders through free and fair elections C) Appointing leaders without public input
D) Encouraging political corruption
12. In a democracy, what is the purpose of the separation of church and state? A) To promote a theocracy B) To
establish a state religion C) To prevent religious interference in government affairs D) To eliminate freedom of
religion
13. What is the significance of the term "social contract" in political philosophy? A) A legal agreement between
citizens B) An agreement between government and the military C) An agreement between citizens and the
government, where citizens give up some freedoms in exchange for protection of their rights D) An agreement
between political parties
14. What is the purpose of the judiciary in interpreting laws? A) To create laws B) To enforce laws C) To interpret
and apply laws fairly D) To promote political bias
15. What is the term for the process of peacefully removing a leader from power before the end of their term? A)
Revolution B) Recall C) Coup d'état D) Rebellion
16. What is the primary responsibility of the legislative branch in a democracy? A) Enforcing laws B)
Interpreting laws C) Making laws D) Approving budgets
17. How does a bicameral legislature differ from a unicameral legislature?
A) Bicameral has one chamber, and unicameral has two chambers B) Bicameral has two chambers, and unicameral
has one chamber C) Both have the same number of chambers D) Bicameral and unicameral refer to the same thing
18. What is the purpose of the preamble in a constitution? A) Outlines the structure of the government
B) Declares the goals and purposes of the constitution C) Grants specific powers to the executive branch
D) Abolishes the rule of law
19. What is the role of civil society organizations in a democracy? A) Suppressing citizen participation
B) Promoting dictatorship C) Advocating for citizens' interests and holding the government accountable
D) Discouraging freedom of speech
20. Which of the following effects does cult have on the society? A. Positive effect B. Good effect C.
Encouraging effect D. Negative effect
21. The first secret cult formed in Nigeria had activities aimed at __________. A. uniting Nigerians B. fighting
colonialism and oppression C. killing and harassing lecturers and students
D. intimidating and oppressing students
22. A situation where most citizens fail to vote in elections could be described as political (a) socialization (b) culture
(c) apathy (d) legitimacy
23. Habitual intake of drugs is know as (a) drug over use (b) drug habit (c) drug abuse (d) overdose
24. Which of these is not a hard drug? (a) cocaine (b) heroin (c) opium (d) paracetamol
25. All these are forms of popular participation except (a) voting (b) embarking on community service (c) partaking in
decision making of the state (d) protest for scholarship
26. Citizens are encouraged to participate in politics by (a) conducting free and fair election (b) manipulating
electoral process (c) misconduct of election (d) encouraging God fatherism in selecting party candidate
27. A citizen can work for the progress of the nation by doing all these except (a) prompt payment of tax (b) stealing
of government funds (c) obeying traffic rules (d) voting
28. Human right abuse can be prevented by (a) fighting against government (b) constant street protest (c) destroying
government property (d) going court
29. NAFDAC was established in (a) 1993 (b) 1998 (c) 2002 (d) 2005
What is the significance of the freedom of the press in a democratic society? A) To promote censorship B) To control
public opinion C) To allow the media to spread misinformation
D) To ensure the public has access to diverse and accurate information
30. Why is it important for citizens to participate in community service? A) To avoid paying taxes B) To fulfill a legal
obligation C) To contribute to the well-being of the community D) To gain political power
31. What is the purpose of local government in a country? A) To focus on international affairs B) To regulate
national businesses C) To address the needs of a specific geographic area and its residents D) To control the military
32. What does the term "human rights" encompass? A) Rights only for certain individuals B) Rights for non-citizens
C) Fundamental rights and freedoms inherent to all human beings D) Rights limited to a specific religion
33. How does civic education contribute to the development of responsible citizens?
A) By promoting ignorance B) By discouraging civic engagement C) By providing knowledge about rights and
responsibilities D) By advocating for authoritarian rule
34. What is the role of a constitution in times of crisis or emergency? A) To suspend all rights B) To provide a
framework for government action while still protecting fundamental rights C) To eliminate elections D) To empower
the military to take control
35. How does a democratic government derive its authority? A) From military power B) From the people through
fair and free elections C) From foreign governments D) From economic wealth
36. A military or regime rules a country through the use and application of (a) constitution (b) rule of law (c) degree
(d) decree
37. One of these is not a way to preserve our traditions and customs in Nigeria (a) harmony (b) dressing (c) festivals
(d) greetings
38. National ................ is defined as the act of having sound mind to completely value,cherish and upholds one's
nation (a) unity (b) anthem (c) consciousness (d) integrity
39. One whose right to vote during election is denied him/her is said to have been (a) enfranchised (b) initiated (c)
disqualified (d) disenfranchised
40. The last presidential election in Nigeria took place on ...................
THEORY
1. Explain the meaning of Civil Society.
(b) Mention five(5) functions of Civil Society
(c )Mention five (5)qualities /problems of Civil Society
2. Define National Development.
(b)State eight (8) effects of corruption on national development.
3. What is popular participation?
(b) State and explain five (5) needs for Popular Participation in Civil Society
(C) State and explain three (3) types of Popular Participation.
4. What is Demoracy?
(b) List and explain five (5) importance of Demoracy?
(C) State Four (4) problems of Democracy?
5. Define Rule Of Law? According to Prof. AV Dicey.
(b) List and explain Five (5) importance of Rule Of Law.
(C) State Five (5) hindrances to the Principles of Rule Of Law.