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CIVIC EDUCATION EXAM

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

One of the reasons leaders fail to protect the interest of their followers is

a)

selfishness

b)

inadequate finance

c)

ignorance

d)

rigid policies

2.

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

a)

unwillingness to vote and be voted for

b)

vying for elective positions

c)

staying away from political socialization

d)

refusal to speak against malpractice

3.

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

4.

Political apathy often leads to

a)

low level of participation

b)

good governance

c)

political stability

d)

low literacy level

5.

Leaders can best protect the interests of their followers by

a)

embarking on periodic constitutional review

b)

creating socio-economic opportunities for foreigners

c)

creating conducive atmosphere for participation

d)

rewarding supporters with contracts

6.

The interest of the followers can be protected by their leaders through the following ways except

a)

accessibility

b)

creation of job opportunities

c)

party interest

d)

protection of lives and property

7.

Which of these is not a reason for political apathy?

a)

bad governance

b)

electoral malpractice

c)

free and fair election

d)

ignorance

8.

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.

9.

The June 12, 1993 election was annulled by the then military government headed by

a)

Abdulsalam Abubakar

b)

Ibrahim B. Babangida

c)

Muhammadu Buhari

d)

Sani Abacha

10.

The effective way by which government can ascertain public support and reaction is through

a)

opinion leaders

b)

party members

c)

campaigns

d)

elections

11.

Guaranteed employment can be promoted by these factors except

a)

free education

b)

free provision of goods and services

c)

provision of infrastructural facilities

d)

provision of free medical care

12.

Which human right does this picture show?

a)

Right to rest and leisure

b)

Right to expression

c)

Right to life, liberty, and safety

d)

Right to education

13.

What human right does this picture show?

a)

no torture

b)

right to life

c)

all people are equal before the law

d)

right to move freely

14.

Which human right is this? "People are free to choose their jobs and work with good and fair conditions at work. People will be protected if they lose their jobs."

a)

Right to rest and leisure

b)

Right to health, food, and a safe place to live

c)

Right to work and fair pay

d)

Right to education

15.

Which human right does the picture show?

a)

Right to education

b)

Right to marriage and family

c)

Right to assembly

d)

Right to life, liberty, and safety

16.

What human right does this picture show?

a)

Right to asylum

b)

Right to democracy

c)

Right to Leisure

d)

Right to Free Expression

17.

Which human right does the picture show?

a)

Right to move freely

b)

Right to asylum

c)

Right to privacy

d)

Right to assembly

18.

Which human right is this? "Everyone has the right to live freely and feel safe."

a)

Right to be equal

b)

Right to life, liberty, and safety

c)

No exile, arrest, or detention

d)

Innocent until proven guilty

19.

Which sentence describes the right to be free and equal?

a)

Everyone should be treated in the same way. No one can be a slave.

b)

Everyone has a right to free time.

c)

If someone says we did something bad, we have a right to show it is not true.

d)

All adults have the right to marry and have children if they want.

20.
The unjust treatment of different categories of people on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
a)
Servitude
b)
Dignity
c)
United Nations
d)
Discrimination
21.

The world human rights day is marked every year in United Nations member states on

a)

10th December

b)

1st October

c)

27th May

d)

1st May

22.

The illegal movement of persons across national borders for forced labour is known as

a)

smuggling

b)

contraband

c)

trafficking

d)

tourism

23.

Cult activities are mostly described as

a)

acts of bravery

b)

acts of solidarity

c)

patriotic acts

d)

anti-social activities

24.

Zebra crossing on the highway is usually marked in

a)

red and yellow colours

b)

white and blue colours

c)

green and yellow colours

d)

white and black colours

25.

Youths can best be empowered by

a)

training them for the purpose of winning elections

b)

giving them loans with high interest for small-scale businesses

c)

establishing more degree awarding institutions

d)

building in them the culture of self development

26.

A known female cult group in Nigerian Universities is

a)

women of virtue

b)

ladies of substance

c)

spinsters of eve

d)

daughters of jezebel

27.

The following can lead to the declaration of the state of emergency except

a)

civil unrest

b)

earthquake

c)

election periods

d)

political violence

28.

Inadequate job opportunities can result to the following except

a)

armed robbery

b)

drug trafficking

c)

entrepreneurial skill

d)

kidnapping

29.

Popular participation in politics means

a)

active involvement of all citizens

b)

active involvement of all privileged citizens

c)

active involvement of greater number of qualified citizens

d)

active involvement of underaged citizens

30.

Forceful initiation of individuals into a cult group constitutes a

a)

violation of right to human dignity

b)

crime of kidnapping and hostage taking

c)

breach of freedom of conscience

d)

misconduct against interpersonal relations

31.

The necessity of a state of emergency negates

a)

national politics

b)

freedom of speech

c)

interpersonal cooperation

d)

rule of law

32.

When youths are empowered with proper skills, it helps in the reduction of poverty and ......... in the society

a)

self-pity

b)

disease

c)

crime

d)

progress

33.

The major reason for the formation of political parties is

a)

to contest election

b)

to capture political power

c)

to contest with rival political parties

d)

to campaign for votes

34.

Who established the first political party in Nigeria?

a)

Herbert Macaulay

b)

Nnamdi Azikiwe

c)

Obafemi Awolowo

d)

Ahmadu Bello

35.

So many things happen during emergency but one is not among them

a)

curfew

b)

unrestricted movement

c)

breakdown of law and order

d)

people flee from their homes

36.

The best means through which individual rights can be safeguarded is

a)

knowledge acquisition

b)

judicial independence

c)

press censorship

d)

improved standard of living

37.

The most suitable form of democracy for a small village or community is

a)

constitutional democracy

b)

indirect democracy

c)

capitalist democracy

d)

direct democracy.

38.

The rule of law was propounded in

a)

1884

b)

1885

c)

1886

d)

1888

39.

In a democracy, power belongs to the

a)

people

b)

government

c)

legislature

d)

judiciary

40.

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

a)

socialization

b)

culture

c)

apathy

d)

participation

41.

National consciousness, unity and integration can best be promoted in Nigeria through

a)

dignity of labour

b)

love

c)

patriotism

d)

youth empowerment

42.

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

43.

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

44.

Irreconcilable differences among individuals in the society can lead to

a)

negotiation

b)

corruption

c)

confrontation

d)

compensation

45.

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

46.

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is an example of a

a)

political party

b)

pressure group

c)

human rights organization

d)

non-governmental organization

47.

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

48.

Participation in community projects amount to

a)

project management

b)

self-help project

c)

monitoring and evaluation

d)

selfless project

49.

Which of the following organizations recruit, nominate and campaign to elect public officials?

a)

political parties

b)

pressure groups

c)

civil society groups

d)

professional associations

50.

The judiciary is not involved in the

a)

interpretation of laws

b)

settlement of disputes

c)

enforcement of laws

d)

protection of rights

51.

The executive, legislature and judiciary constitute the

a)

arms of government

b)

systems of government

c)

forms of government

d)

tiers of government

52.

Rates are collected in Nigeria by

a)

Federal Inland Revenue Service

b)

State Ministry of Finance

c)

Local Government Councils

d)

Council of Traditional Rulers

53.

The most suitable form of democracy for a small village or community is

a)

constitutional democracy

b)

indirect democracy

c)

communal democracy

d)

direct democracy

54.

Laws that are made by extra-legislative bodies, public or statutory bodies are called

a)

acts of parliament

b)

delegated legislation

c)

international law

d)

by-law

55.

The objective of Youth Empowerment Scheme is to

a)

challenge the youths to be politically conscious

b)

equip the youths with skills for self-reliance

c)

provide the youths with citizenship education

d)

sensitize the youths to be aware of their rights

56.

The form of democracy practice in modern states is called

a)

indirect democracy

b)

direct democracy

c)

classical democracy

d)

African democracy

57.

To be self-reliant in youth empowerment scheme implies

a)

owning a business that guarantees sustenance

b)

engaging in profitable and gainful employment

c)

being reliable and dependable in the society

d)

nationalistic struggle for self-determination

58.

Democracy could described as a form of government in which people

a)

develop interest in good governance

b)

produce sound political manifesto for national development

c)

participate in the decision making process

d)

contribute to political liberation

59.

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

60.

The right to own property and lawful businesses are categorized under……..right?

a)

economic

b)

legal

c)

social

d)

political

61.

National Directorate of Employment Scheme was introduced by

a)

Abdulsalami Abubakar

b)

Ibrahim Babangida

c)

Muhamadu Buhari

d)

Olusegun Obasanjo

62.

Which of the following is not a symptom of HIV/AIDS?

a)

weight loss and prolong diarrhoea

b)

ulcer and diabetes

c)

constant fever and headache

d)

chronic cough and body pains

63.

Who among the following could be described as the founding father of Nigerian nationalism?

a)

Nnamdi Azikiwe

b)

Herbert Macaulay

c)

Ahmadu Bello

d)

Obafemi Awolowo

64.

To prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, people should be encouraged to

a)

avoid casual sexual activities

b)

marry very early in life

c)

engage in gainful employment

d)

pursue higher education

65.

Rendering services to humanity across boundaries is an indication of providing solution to

a)

political crisis

b)

social dilemmas

c)

natural disasters

d)

civic problems

66.

In a democracy, official opposition is allowed to

a)

bring down the government

b)

pave way for military intervention

c)

make government accountable

d)

encourage crisis in a state

67.

Statute laws are otherwise called

a)

acts of parliament

b)

delegated legislation

c)

by-laws

d)

customary law

68.

Nigeria became a federation of 21 states in

a)

1976

b)

1967

c)

1987

d)

1991

69.

In the constitution, the area where the state government exercises authority is on the

a)

residual list

b)

concurrent list

c)

exclusive list

d)

reserved list

70.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is based on the resolution of the

a)

Human Rights Watch

b)

United Nations Organization

c)

Amnesty International

d)

League of Nations

71.

Cult members are particularly hostile to

a)

perceived enemies

b)

lecturers

c)

their group members

d)

all students

72.

Which of the under-listed groups is odd?

a)

Lion’s club

b)

Black Axe

c)

Pirates

d)

Eiye Confraternity

73.

Forceful initiation of individuals into a cult group constitutes a

a)

violation of right to human dignity

b)

crime of kidnapping and hostage taking

c)

breach of freedom of conscience

d)

misconduct against interpersonal relations

74.

The power conferred on ministers to make policies for the smooth running of ministries and parastatals is known as

a)

emergency legislation

b)

veto power

c)

delegated legislation

d)

supreme power

75.

The civil society is not needed to perform which of the following functions?

a)

promotion of ethnicity

b)

checking of government excesses

c)

promotion of democratic values

d)

criticism of unpopular policies

76.

The ability of individuals to consistently behave in a controlled and calm way is known as

a)

adaptability

b)

commitment

c)

flexibility

d)

discipline

77.

A known female cult group in Nigerian Universities is

a)

Women of Virtue

b)

Ladies of Substance

c)

Spinsters of Eve

d)

Daughters of Jezebel

78.

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

79.

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

a)

first republic

b)

second republic

c)

third republic

d)

fourth republic

80.

The application of the rule of law encourages people to

a)

join the bandwagon of corrupt leaders

b)

accept corruption as a norm

c)

vote for corrupt leaders

d)

avoid corrupt practices in the society

81.

A system of government in which power is shared between or among levels of government is known as

a)

unitary system

b)

parliamentary system

c)

confederal system

d)

federal system

82.

The power of the people to establish or remove a government is referred to as

a)

legal sovereignty

b)

popular sovereignty

c)

political education

d)

economic power

83.

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) was established in November

a)

1987

b)

1986

c)

1988

d)

1985

84.

In a democracy, power belongs to the

a)

electorate

b)

executives

c)

government

d)

legislature

85.

The major reason for the formation of political parties is

a)

to contest election

b)

to capture political power

c)

to contest with rival political parties

d)

to campaign for votes

86.

Who established the first political party in Nigeria?

a)

Herbert Macaulay

b)

Nnamdi Azikiwe

c)

Obafemi Awolowo

d)

Ahmadu Bello

87.

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

88.

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

89.

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

90.

So many things happen during emergency but one is not among them

a)

curfew

b)

unrestricted movement

c)

breakdown of law and order

d)

people flee from their homes