THIRD CIVIC EDUCATION FOR YEAR 10

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights contains_____ articles.

• 500

• 50

• 30

• 100

The principle of separation of powers ensures _______.

• that the legislature is supreme

• the preservation of the fundamental liberties of citizens

• that the rights of ethnic minorities are guarded

• the erosion of executive powers

The political beliefs and fundamental laws of a country are contained in its __________.

• manifesto

• constitution

• party program

• decrees

A constitution that shares power among the tiers of government is termed ______.

• federal

• unitary

• conferral

• presidential

Which of the following countries have a written constitution?

• Britain

• New Zealand

• USA

• Italy.

Which of the following is NOT a pressure group in Nigeria?

• National Association of Nigerian Students

• Nigerian Labor Congress

• Nigerian Bar Association

• Nigerian Railway Corporation

In a democratic system of government ________.

• the majority have their way

• the minority rule

• there is no party system

• all public officers are appointed

An elected,appointed or established leadership is referred to as

• wild authority

• constituted authority

• uxilliary authority

• quasi-authority

What is the United Nations?

• A group of people who want to overthrow the government of the world

• A group of member countries who want to work together to solve their problems and help people

• A group of governments who want to figure out how to take away rights from the people

• Eleanor Roosevelt's business

The first nationalist political party in Nigeria was

• People's Democratic Party

• Labour Party

• Nigerian National Democratic Party

• Socialist Democratic Party