JSS 1 CIVIC EDUCATION

Which of the following is NOT a method of acquiring Nigerian citizenship?

THEORY QUESTION

Theory Questions

1. Explain the three major ways a person can become a citizen of Nigeria.

2. List and explain four duties of a Nigerian citizen.

3. Discuss three reasons why it is important for citizens to know their rights and duties.

4. Identify and explain three types of rights that Nigerian citizens enjoy.

5. Differentiate between economic rights and cultural rights, giving two examples for each.

• Birth

• Registration

• Naturalization

• Marriage

A foreigner can become a Nigerian citizen through ___.

• Voting in an election

• Naturalization

• Owning a house in Nigeria

• Speaking Nigerian languages

One of the major requirements for naturalization in Nigeria is ___.

• Being born in Nigeria

• Living in Nigeria for at least 15 years

• Being a student in Nigeria

• Marrying a Nigerian citizen

The body responsible for granting citizenship in Nigeria is ___.

• The National Assembly

• The President of Nigeria

• The Supreme Court

• The Nigerian Police

A child born outside Nigeria can become a citizen if ___.

• The parents are Nigerian citizens

• The child visits Nigeria frequently

• The child is baptized in Nigeria

• The child is named by a Nigerian

Which of these is NOT a duty of a Nigerian citizen?

• Obeying laws

• Paying taxes

• Engaging in corruption

• Defending the country

The rights that ensure a citizen can freely own property and work for income are called ___.

• Civil Rights

• Political Rights

• Economic Rights

• Social Rights

The right to vote and be voted for is a ___.

• Political Right

• Economic Right

• Cultural Right

• Social Right

A duty of a Nigerian citizen is to ___.

• Disobey traffic rules

• Engage in illegal trade

• Report crimes and criminal activities

• Ignore national policies

Which of the following is NOT an example of fundamental human rights?

• Right to life

• Right to own property

• Right to destroy public property

• Right to freedom of speech