SS 1 CIVIC 2ND TERM

Which of the following is NOT a nationalistic role of an individual?

Theory Questions

1. Explain three roles that individuals play in promoting nationalism in Nigeria.

2. Discuss two advantages and two disadvantages of democracy.

3. Define the term "law and order" and explain two ways it helps in maintaining peace in society.

4. Describe the three arms of government and state one function of each.

5. Explain the meaning of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and discuss two rights it guarantees.

• Fighting for independence

• Promoting national unity

• Ignoring political activities

• Defending the country

One of the nationalistic roles of Chief Obafemi Awolowo was his contribution to __________.

• Nigeria’s technological advancement

• The development of the railway system

• Nigeria’s political independence

• The fight against corruption

The Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM) was primarily formed to __________.

• Promote sports and entertainment

• Agitate for self-rule

• Discourage nationalism

• Support colonial rule

Which of the following best defines the structure of government?

• The division of a country into states and local governments

• The way power is shared among different arms and levels of government

• The economic policies of a country

• The cultural traditions of a nation

The executive arm of government is responsible for __________.

• Making laws

• Interpreting laws

• Enforcing laws

• Scrutinizing laws

The three arms of government include the legislature, the executive, and the __________.

• Judiciary

• Police force

• Military

• Civil service

Which of the following is an example of an agency responsible for maintaining law and order?

• The National Union of Road Transport Workers

• The Nigerian Police Force

• The National Union of Teachers

• The Red Cross Society

The importance of law and order in a society includes __________.

• Encouraging anarchy

• Promoting disorder

• Ensuring peace and stability

• Increasing crime rate

A government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf is called __________.

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Representative democracy

• Oligarchy

One of the fundamental principles of democracy is __________.

• Rule of law

• Disrespect for human rights

• Suppression of opposition

• Military rule