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CIVIC EDUCATION TEST

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The following are importance of citizenship education except

a)

educating youths about their rights

b)

promoting ethnicity among citizens

c)

promoting national unity

d)

value re-orientation

2.

The principle of rule of law is upheld in the society in order to

a)

protect the citizens from arbitrary rule

b)

accord immunity to the president

c)

preserve customs and tradition of the society

d)

encourage mass literacy and prosperity

3.

The appointments made by the President is subject to approval by the

a)

legislature

b)

governors

c)

judiciary

d)

ministers

4.

The leadership of a political party emerges through party

a)

constitution

b)

primary

c)

congress

d)

election

5.

. A system of government based on private ownership of the means of production is known as

a)

capitalism

b)

capitalist democracy

c)

socialism

d)

communism

6.

Democracy day is celebrated in Nigeria to mark the commencement of the

a)

first republic

b)

second republic

c)

third republic

d)

fourth republic

7.

Citizenship education helps citizens to be conscious of

a)

tenets of the laws in the society

b)

attributes required to become a leader

c)

how to restore peace during conflict

d)

effect of injustice in society

8.

Which of the following is not a form of political apathy?

a)

unwillingness to vote and voted for

b)

vying for elective positions

c)

staying away from political socialization

d)

refusal to speak against electoral malpractice

9.

The society can be much more peaceful if individuals learn to

a)

respect and obey the laws of the land

b)

gather knowledge about politics

c)

understand the human rights commission

d)

seek redress in the court of law

10.

The power that is vested in a person recognized by law to carry out a particular function is termed

a)

supremacy of the constitution

b)

direct democracy

c)

constituted authority

d)

rule of law

11.

The rigidity of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria means that the constitution

a)

cannot be amended

b)

is hardly amended

c)

requires easy procedure to amend

d)

requires complex procedure to amend

12.

Some people believe in the power of the electorate because they are enlightened on the importance of

a)

pressure group

b)

civil society

c)

popular participation

d)

civic education

13.

Participation in community projects amount to

a)

project management

b)

self-help project

c)

monitoring and evaluation

d)

selfless project

14.

. Which of the following is the best way through which citizens can participate in the politics of their country?

a)

acquisition of higher degree in political science

b)

standing for elective positions

c)

learning the art and science of political sagacity

d)

undergoing mentorship under prominent political leaders

15.

The following are effects of political apathy except that it

a)

affects the quality of lives

b)

leads to the enthronement of irresponsible leaders

c)

promotes free and fair elections

d)

ensures non-availability of dividends of democracy.

16.

A person who lives in a foreign country for a given period can apply for citizenship of that country through

a)

honorary

b)

registration

c)

naturalization

d)

adoption

17.

To promote justice in a state, judges must

a)

belong to the ruling party

b)

punish people who oppose them

c)

enjoy security of tenure of office

d)

not socialize with the people

18.

People pay taxes in order to

a)

generate revenue for the government

b)

) obtain a tax clearance certificate

c)

avoid being prosecuted in the courts

d)

save towards the future

19.

Which of the following principles negate or deny the concept of the rule of law?

a)

Supremacy of the law

b)

Prevention of arbitrariness or unlawfulness in authority

c)

equality before the law

d)

exercise of absolute power by the President

20.

All the following are sources of constitution except?

a)

acts of parliament

b)

devolution of power

c)

conventions

d)

customs

21.

A constitution is said to be flexible when its provisions are

a)

known by the rulers

b)

scattered in several books

c)

mainly in one document

d)

easy to amend

22.

The judicial organ of government is the body which

a)

initiates bills

b)

interpret the laws

c)

make laws

d)

maintain law and order

23.

Which of the following is not a duty of a citizen?

a)

obedience to the laws

b)

payment of taxes

c)

service to the nation

d)

giving alms to the poor

24.

Free and fair election is necessary for democracy to thrive because it

a)

makes an unpopular candidate emerge as a winner

b)

helps the people to exercise their popular sovereignty

c)

makes a popular party to loose in election

d)

prevents smooth change of government

25.

A manifesto refers to

a)

the register of party members

b)

rejected ballot papers

c)

valid ballot papers

d)

programme of a party

26.

. Which of the following is not an objective of citizenship education?

a)

political participation

b)

political apathy

c)

political efficacy

d)

respect for constituted authority

27.

Which of the following is not an acceptable strategy for canvassing for vote? Use of

a)

campaign

b)

logo

c)

manifesto

d)

thuggery

28.

. Acquiring citizenship education helps an individual to become all the following except

a)

creative

b)

productive

c)

responsible

d)

unpatriotic

29.

Which of the following factors does not facilitate employment?

a)

loans and grants

b)

stable power supply

c)

unstable government

d)

use of improved technology

30.

Which political party in Nigeria uses the word ‘power’ as its slogan?

a)

All Progressives Congress

b)

Alliance for Democracy

c)

Labour Party

d)

People’s Democratic Party

31.

Citizenship education is very important because it

a)

breeds obedient and responsible individuals

b)

encourages animosity among ethnic groups

c)

promotes social unrest in the society

d)

promotes indiscipline in the society

32.

To promote national consciousness, integrity and unity, citizens must possess the following attributes except

a)

hospitality

b)

hostility

c)

patriotism

d)

tolerance

33.

. A situation where most citizens fail to vote in elections could be described as political

a)

socialization

b)

culture

c)

apathy

d)

legitimacy

34.

Political apathy often leads to

a)

low level of participation

b)

good governance

c)

political stability

d)

low literacy level

35.

The most popular means through which citizens of a country can participate in politics is by

a)

being members of political parties

b)

engaging in constructive criticisms

c)

engaging in political debates

d)

voting in elections

36.

One of the major barriers to national development is the

a)

low poverty level

b)

existence of multi-party system

c)

prevalence of corrupt practices

d)

persistent rural-urban migration

37.

Which of the following is a consequence of political apathy?

a)

unrest and secession in the country

b)

emergence of incompetent leaders

c)

lack of foreign direct investment

d)

frequent military intervention

38.

Which of the following is not a major reason for political apathy?

a)

political violence

b)

unfulfilled political promises

c)

bad governance

d)

cross carpeting phenomenon

39.

The following can be classified as forms of political apathy except

a)

refusal to register and vote

b)

lack of interest in politics

c)

refusal to rig in an election

d)

nonchalant attitude towards politicians

40.

Which of these factors does not promote guaranteed employment?

a)

diversification of the economy

b)

improvement in technology

c)

irregular supply of power

d)

practical oriented education.