JSS 1 REVISION QUESTIONS

Which of the following best defines corruption?

• A form of bribery
• The misuse of entrusted power for personal gain
• Unethical behavior in politics
• Illegal activities committed by public officials

What is the main factor that increases corruption?

• Poverty
• Lack of education
• Weak governance and institutions
• Cultural norms

What is the main difference between bribery and extortion?

• Bribery involves giving money, while extortion involves taking money.
• Bribery is legal in some countries, while extortion is illegal everywhere.
• Bribery is typically voluntary, while extortion is force
• Bribery involves public officials, while extortion involves private individuals.

What is the term used to describe the practice of awarding government contracts based on personal connections rather than qualifications?

• Nepotism
• Cronyism
• Favoritism
• Collusion

Which of the following is an effective way to prevent corruption?

• Enacting and Implementing strong anti-corruption laws
• Reducing the salaries of public officials
• Providing immunity for corrupt practices
• Allowing unknown donations to political campaigns

Assertiveness can be defined as

• The ability to show dishonesty in whatever we do
• the ability to honestly express our opinions , feelings ,attitudes and rights without fear
• encouraging negative behaviour in our society
• being unable to meet up with societal values

A person can be assertive with the following except

• Friends
• Teachers
• Peers
• Dog

The following are characteristics of passive people except

• they lack self confidence
• they care more about others than themselves
• they are reserve people
• they like to dominate others

Corruption is common among

• Soldiers
• teachers
• government officials
• Farmers

All these are causes of poverty in most developing countries except ?

• Lack of education
• Corruption
• Natural disasters
• Lack of economic opportunities