SECOND TERM EXAMINATION

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SUBJECT: CIVIC EDUCATION DURATION: 2HRS CLASS: SSS

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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

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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 –

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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 –

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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