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WorksheetsCIVIC EDUCATION TEST
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
The following are importance of citizenship education except
educating youths about their rights
promoting ethnicity among citizens
promoting national unity
value re-orientation
The principle of rule of law is upheld in the society in order to
protect the citizens from arbitrary rule
accord immunity to the president
preserve customs and tradition of the society
encourage mass literacy and prosperity
The appointments made by the President is subject to approval by the
legislature
governors
judiciary
ministers
The leadership of a political party emerges through party
constitution
primary
congress
election
. A system of government based on private ownership of the means of production is known as
capitalism
capitalist democracy
socialism
communism
Democracy day is celebrated in Nigeria to mark the commencement of the
first republic
second republic
third republic
fourth republic
Citizenship education helps citizens to be conscious of
tenets of the laws in the society
attributes required to become a leader
how to restore peace during conflict
effect of injustice in society
Which of the following is not a form of political apathy?
unwillingness to vote and voted for
vying for elective positions
staying away from political socialization
refusal to speak against electoral malpractice
The society can be much more peaceful if individuals learn to
respect and obey the laws of the land
gather knowledge about politics
understand the human rights commission
seek redress in the court of law
The power that is vested in a person recognized by law to carry out a particular function is termed
supremacy of the constitution
direct democracy
constituted authority
rule of law
The rigidity of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria means that the constitution
cannot be amended
is hardly amended
requires easy procedure to amend
requires complex procedure to amend
Some people believe in the power of the electorate because they are enlightened on the importance of
pressure group
civil society
popular participation
civic education
Participation in community projects amount to
project management
self-help project
monitoring and evaluation
selfless project
. Which of the following is the best way through which citizens can participate in the politics of their country?
acquisition of higher degree in political science
standing for elective positions
learning the art and science of political sagacity
undergoing mentorship under prominent political leaders
The following are effects of political apathy except that it
affects the quality of lives
leads to the enthronement of irresponsible leaders
promotes free and fair elections
ensures non-availability of dividends of democracy.
A person who lives in a foreign country for a given period can apply for citizenship of that country through
honorary
registration
naturalization
adoption
To promote justice in a state, judges must
belong to the ruling party
punish people who oppose them
enjoy security of tenure of office
not socialize with the people
People pay taxes in order to
generate revenue for the government
) obtain a tax clearance certificate
avoid being prosecuted in the courts
save towards the future
Which of the following principles negate or deny the concept of the rule of law?
Supremacy of the law
Prevention of arbitrariness or unlawfulness in authority
equality before the law
exercise of absolute power by the President
All the following are sources of constitution except?
acts of parliament
devolution of power
conventions
customs
A constitution is said to be flexible when its provisions are
known by the rulers
scattered in several books
mainly in one document
easy to amend
The judicial organ of government is the body which
initiates bills
interpret the laws
make laws
maintain law and order
Which of the following is not a duty of a citizen?
obedience to the laws
payment of taxes
service to the nation
giving alms to the poor
Free and fair election is necessary for democracy to thrive because it
makes an unpopular candidate emerge as a winner
helps the people to exercise their popular sovereignty
makes a popular party to loose in election
prevents smooth change of government
A manifesto refers to
the register of party members
rejected ballot papers
valid ballot papers
programme of a party
. Which of the following is not an objective of citizenship education?
political participation
political apathy
political efficacy
respect for constituted authority
Which of the following is not an acceptable strategy for canvassing for vote? Use of
campaign
logo
manifesto
thuggery
. Acquiring citizenship education helps an individual to become all the following except
creative
productive
responsible
unpatriotic
Which of the following factors does not facilitate employment?
loans and grants
stable power supply
unstable government
use of improved technology
Which political party in Nigeria uses the word ‘power’ as its slogan?
All Progressives Congress
Alliance for Democracy
Labour Party
People’s Democratic Party
Citizenship education is very important because it
breeds obedient and responsible individuals
encourages animosity among ethnic groups
promotes social unrest in the society
promotes indiscipline in the society
To promote national consciousness, integrity and unity, citizens must possess the following attributes except
hospitality
hostility
patriotism
tolerance
. A situation where most citizens fail to vote in elections could be described as political
socialization
culture
apathy
legitimacy
Political apathy often leads to
low level of participation
good governance
political stability
low literacy level
The most popular means through which citizens of a country can participate in politics is by
being members of political parties
engaging in constructive criticisms
engaging in political debates
voting in elections
One of the major barriers to national development is the
low poverty level
existence of multi-party system
prevalence of corrupt practices
persistent rural-urban migration
Which of the following is a consequence of political apathy?
unrest and secession in the country
emergence of incompetent leaders
lack of foreign direct investment
frequent military intervention
Which of the following is not a major reason for political apathy?
political violence
unfulfilled political promises
bad governance
cross carpeting phenomenon
The following can be classified as forms of political apathy except
refusal to register and vote
lack of interest in politics
refusal to rig in an election
nonchalant attitude towards politicians
Which of these factors does not promote guaranteed employment?
diversification of the economy
improvement in technology
irregular supply of power
practical oriented education.
