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Civic Education J2

Total questions: 115

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Democracy originated in which society?
a)
Greek
b)
Roman
2.
What is a problem with a direct democracy?
a)
People aren't mature enough to govern themselves
b)
People don't have the time to participate so actively
c)
They tend to favor the wealthy
d)
Women don't have rights
3.
The term democracy means
“rule by __________ .”
a)
the mob
b)
the monarch
c)
the president
d)
the people
4.

The Greek word "demos" means _____________________.

a)

people

b)

rule

c)

government

d)

president

5.

The Greek word "kratos" means ____________________.

a)

judge

b)

rule

c)

law

d)

governor

6.

Our democracy is divided into __________ branches.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

7.

In our democracy the people vote ________________.

a)

directly for the laws we want

b)

for how long we want the president to be in power

c)

for the rules in the classroom

d)

for the people we want to represent us in government

8.

Which is NOT a characteristic of a democracy?

a)

Only the wealthy can vote.

b)

free elections

c)

limits on lawmakers

d)

citizens rule

9.

THE WORD DEMOCRACY COMES FROM

a)

THE LATIN ROOT DEMOS=PEOPLE AND KRATOS=POWER

b)

THE GREEK ROOT DEMOS=PEOPLE AND KRATOS=POWER

c)

THE LATIN ROOT DEMOS=POWER AND KRATOS=PEOPLE

d)

THE GREEK ROOT DEMOS=POWER AND KRATOS=PEOPLE

10.

THE WORD DEMOCRACY MEANS

a)

THE RULE OF THE PEOPLE

b)

THE RULE OF POWER

c)

PEOPLE WITH POWER

d)

BEST FORM OF GOVERNMENT

11.

DEMOCRACY FIRST STARTED IN

a)

ROME

b)

GREECE

c)

MEXICO

d)

ENGLAND

12.

MODERN DEMOCRACIES ARE

a)

DIRECT DEMOCRACY

b)

REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY

c)

FLAWED DEMOCRACY

d)

CAREFUL DEMOCRACY

13.

LEGISLATIVE POWER:

a)

MAKES THE LAW

b)

MAKES SURE PEOPLE OBEY THE LAW

c)

JUDGES CRIMES

d)

I DIDN'T STUDY :(

14.

What are the two types of democracy?

a)

republican/democratic

b)

representative/direct

c)

representative/democracy

d)

fair/unfair

15.
What is the role of the judiciary in a democratic system?
a)
To create laws
b)
To enforce laws
c)
To interpret laws
d)
To make laws
16.
What is the primary role of the executive branch in a democratic system?
a)
To interpret laws
b)
To make laws
c)
To create laws
d)
To enforce laws
17.
What is the primary source of power in a democratic system?
a)
The people
b)
The judicial branch
c)
The legislative branch
d)
The executive branch
18.
What is the main purpose of the judiciary in a democratic system?
a)
To create laws
b)
To make laws
c)
To interpret laws
d)
To enforce laws
19.
What ensures the impartial application of laws in a democratic society?
a)
Rule of the executive
b)
Rule of law
c)
Rule of the majority
d)
Rule of the military
20.
Which form of democracy is based on laid down principles serving as the yardstick for the government?
a)
Totalitarian democracy
b)
Constitutional democracy
c)
Representative democracy
d)
Direct democracy
21.
Who coined the phrase 'government of the people, by the people, for the people'?
a)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
b)
Abraham Lincoln
c)
Winston Churchill
d)
John F. Kennedy
22.

 democracy also means?

a)

Rule of majority

b)

Rule of minority

c)

Government by force

d)

Dictatorship

23.

What is a Constitution?

a)

A document that outlines the process of elections

b)

A set of rules for businesses to follow

c)

A document that outlines the duties of the military

d)

A document that outlines the structure of government and guarantees fundamental rights to citizens

24.

What pillar of democroacy does this represent?

a)

Justice

b)

Equity

c)

Freedom

d)

Representation

25.

What pillar of democroacy does this represent?

a)

Justice

b)

Equity

c)

Freedoms

d)

Representation

26.

What pillar of democroacy does this represent?

a)

Justice

b)

Equity

c)

Freedom

d)

Representation

27.

What pillar of democroacy does this represent?

a)

Justice

b)

Equity

c)

Freedom

d)

Representation

28.

If she is not allowed to play for the basketball team because she is a girl, it is a (an) _____________.

a)

Injustice

b)

Failure

c)

Mistake

d)

Choice

29.

What fundamental freedom does this picture remind you of?

a)

Freedom of Speech

b)

Freedom of religion and conscience

c)

Freedom of Assembly

d)

Freedom of the Press

30.

What fundamental freedom does this picture remind you of?

a)

Freedom of Thought and Belief (Speech)

b)

Freedom of religion and conscience

c)

Freedom of Assembly

d)

Freedom of Association

31.

When an article criticizes the government in the newspaper, this is allowed because of ____________________.

a)

Freedom of Association

b)

Freedom of religion and conscience

c)

Freedom of Assembly

d)

Freedom of the Press

32.

Any man or woman, 18 years or older, can run for office. This represents the _______________________ of the CCRF.

a)

Democratic Rights

b)

Legal Rights

c)

Enforcement Rights

d)

Equality Rights

33.
The formal ceremony when the new president is sworn in. 
a)
inauguration
b)
debate
c)
party
34.
A person who is running for an elected position.
a)
front runner
b)
candidate
c)
debate
35.

How often does Nigeria hold a presidential election?

a)

Every 5 Years

b)

Every 3 Years

c)

Every 4 Years

36.
How old do you have to be to vote?
a)
12
b)
18
c)
21
37.

Any act that hinders free and fair election is called

a)

election

b)

election criteria

c)

electoral malpractice

d)

wisdom

38.

One of the following is not a form of electoral malpractice

a)

underage voting

b)

bribery

c)

intimidation of voters

d)

transparent and honest electoral officials

39.

The body responsible for free and fair elections in Nigeria is called

a)

ICPC

b)

NAFDAC

c)

INEC

d)

NEMA

40.
The Census is conducted every 10 years to count the total population in the nation. How can the population affect the Electoral College?
a)
Change the number of electoral votes
b)
It can't affect it.
c)
It can determine the number of Senators each state gets.
41.

What is an Election held to fill the vacancy caused due to death or resignation of a member called?

a)

By-election

b)

Mid-term election

c)

General election

d)

Special elections

42.

Nigerians rights is contained in

a)

1998 constitution

b)

1997 constitution

c)

1999 constitution

d)

2022 constitution

43.

All are voter's responsibilities except

a)

voting

b)

orderly conduct

c)

report of electoral malpractice

d)

demonstrating during election

44.

The process of voting for a candidate to represent the people of a country in any arms of government is called

a)

voting

b)

representation

c)

election

d)

nimination

45.

The election that people directly elect their leaders without interference is called

a)

interference-free election

b)

blocked-free election

c)

obstacle-free election

d)

direct election

46.

An election conducted within a party to pick a candidate for the interest of the party in an election is

a)

primary election

b)

secondary election

c)

tertiary election

d)

party election

47.

All except one is electoral malpractices

a)

thuggery

b)

election rigging

c)

good conduct during election time

d)

bribery and corruptiion

48.

The illegal manipulation of electoral materials and results is known as

a)

under-age voting

b)

deceitful manifestoes

c)

thuggery

d)

election rigging

49.

Voting done by any Nigerian citizen under the age of 18 years is called

a)

thuggery

b)

deceitful manifestoes

c)

election rigging

d)

under-age voting

50.

One of the consequences of electoral malpractices is

a)

political instability

b)

problem of legitimacy

c)

prevention of free and fair election

d)

all the above

51.

In controlling electoral malpractices in Nigeria we must do all these except

a)

citizens must obey electoral laws

b)

the use of thugs must be avoided

c)

election results must be announced with delay

d)

candidates for elective offices must not canvass for election on the election day

52.

The full meaning of BVAS, a machine for storing and transferring election results used in the presidential and national assembly elections in Nigeria is

a)

Before Voting accredit Yourself

b)

Before Voting Ask the Securities

c)

Bimodal Voters' Accreditation System

d)

Bimodal Voters' Answering Sysyem

53.
What is the primary purpose of a referendum?
a)
To fill vacant political posts
b)
To elect government officials
c)
To select party candidates
d)
To vote on important issues
54.
Which type of election involves the Electoral College in the selection process?
a)
Direct Election
b)
Indirect Election
c)
By-Election
d)
Referendum
55.
What is the most important requirement for any elective post in any country?
a)
Educational background
b)
Tax payment
c)
Citizenship
d)
Tribe
56.
What is a person eligible to vote in an election called?
a)
Electioneer
b)
Vote caster
c)
Votee
d)
Voter
57.
Which of these is regarded as a 'Yes' or 'No' vote?
a)
Run-off election
b)
Referendum
c)
Primary
d)
By-election
58.
Are elections an integral part of democracy?
a)
Probably
b)
Yes
c)
No
d)
Not at all
59.

Powers shared by both the federal and state governements

a)

Concurrent powers

b)

Expressed powers

c)

Articles

60.

Who among the following nationalist founded the first political party in Nigeria

a)

Nnamidi Azikiwe

b)

Obafemi Awolowo

c)

Samuel Akinsanya

d)

Herbert Macaulay

61.

The regionalisation of civil service in Nigeria could be traced to the

a)

Nigerian council of 1914

b)

Clifford constitution of 1922

c)

Richard constitution of 1946

d)

Lyttleton constitution of 1954

62.

Nigeria first constitution was

a)

Lyttleton constitution

b)

Clifford constitution

c)

Macpherson constitution

d)

Independence constitution

63.

Under the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria, there are a total of .......... Local government council

a)

334

b)

620

c)

724

d)

774

64.

The Nigeria independence constitution was modified by the

a)

1989 constitution

b)

1979 constitution

c)

1963 constitution

d)

1999 constitution

65.

The history of Nigeria's constitution can be divided into ------ periods.

a)

2

b)

4

c)

1

d)

6

66.

Tick all the Constitutions written in Nigeria before Independence

a)

1914

b)

1954

c)

1979

d)

1960

67.
The phase when Nigeria was under colonial rule can be termed as
a)
Colonialism
b)
Federalism
c)
Monarchy
d)
Fascism
68.
Which was the first Pre-independence constitution in Nigeria?
a)
1922 Clifford constitution
b)
1946 Richards constitution
c)
1951 Macpherson constitution
d)
1954 Lyttleton constitution
69.
How many Senators are they in the Nigerian National Assembly?
a)
209
b)
309
c)
409
d)
109
70.
Which Chapter of the Nigerian constitution is the fundamental human rights of Nigerian citizens written?
a)
Chapter 2
b)
Chapter 3
c)
Chapter 4
d)
Chapter 10
71.

Who was the first president of Nigeria?

a)

Nnamdi Azikwe

b)

Olusegun Obasanjo

c)

Shehu Shagari

d)

Tafawa Balewa

72.

How many geo-political zones do we have in Nigeria

a)

6

b)

9

c)

774

d)

36

73.

How many governors do we have in Nigeria?

a)

35

b)

36

c)

37

d)

40

74.

Who was the first civilian governor of Ogun State?

a)

Gbenga Daniel

b)

Ibikunle Amosun

c)

Olabisi Onabanjo

d)

Segun Osoba

75.

Who was the first senate president of Nigeria?

a)

Yakubu Gowon

b)

Obafemi Awolowo

c)

Nnamdi Azikwe

d)

Anthony Enahoro

76.

......... is largest city in Nigeria

a)

Lagos

b)

Ogun

c)

Abuja

d)

Ibadan

77.

Two party system was introduced to Nigeria by

a)

Olusegun Obasanjo

b)

Obafemi Awolowo

c)

Ibrahim Babagida

d)

Tafawa Balewa

78.

Who was the first military head of state?

a)

Tafawa Balewa

b)

Shehu Shagari

c)

Agunyi Ironsi

d)

Nnamdi Azikwe

79.

Who was the first female speaker house of representatives in Nigeria

a)

Dora Akuyili

b)

Bola Ige

c)

Funmilayo Ransomkuti

d)

Kudirat Abiola

80.

What year did free and fair election took place in Nigeria?

a)

1960

b)

2015

c)

1993

d)

1987

81.

How many state governors do we have in Nigeria?

a)

34

b)

36

c)

40

d)

10

82.

Who was the successor of Abacha?

a)

Olusegun Obasanjo

b)

Ibrahim Babagida

c)

Ernest Shonekan

d)

Abdulsalam Abubakar

83.

Who was the candidate of NRC for 1993 presidential election?

a)

Shehu Shagari

b)

Obafemi Awolowo

c)

Bashir Tofa

d)

MKO Abiola

84.

What year did Nigeria won their last AFCON

a)

1980

b)

2015

c)

2013

d)

1998

85.

Free education was introduced to western region by

a)

James Ibori

b)

Obafemi Awolowo

c)

Sir Fedrick Lordlugard

d)

Herbert Macluay

86.

Whose picture is in N10 note?

a)

Agunyi Ironsi

b)

Tafawa Balewa

c)

Alvan Ikoku

d)

Shehu Shagari

87.

Whose picture is in N50

a)

Nnamdi Azikwe

b)

Ahmadu Bello

c)

Clement Isong

d)

Wazobia

88.

What does the white colour in Nigerian flag stand for?

 

a)

Peace

b)

Energy

c)

Love

d)

Dignity

89.

What was the first capital city in Nigeria?

 

a)

Lagos

b)

Abuja

c)

Calabar

d)

Jos

90.

What is the name of Nigerian senior national team in football (men team)?

a)

Golden Eaglet

b)

Super Eagle

c)

Chelsea

d)

Super Falcon

91.

Who was the first female vice chancellor in Nigerian university?

a)

Grace Alele Williams

b)

Funmilayo Kuti

c)

MKO Abiola

d)

Kudirat Stella Obasanjo

92.

Who was the first man to buy a car in Nigeria?

 

Ans. Bob Jensen

a)

Olusegun Obasanjo

b)

Bob Jensen

c)

Nnamdi Azikwe

d)

Aguyi Ironsi

93.

Which was the first TV station in Nigeria?

a)

AIT

b)

NTA

c)

WNTV

d)

OGTV

94.

Who was the first woman to buy a car in Nigeria?

 

a)

Funmilayo Rosanwo Kuti

b)

Alaba Florence Sade

c)

Bola Igwe Tejuoso

d)

Funmilayo Ransome Kuti

95.

Who was the first Nigerian to become a Nobel Laureate?

 

a)

Nnamdi Azikwe

b)

Wole Soyinka

c)

Olusegun Obasabjo

d)

Tafawa Balewa

96.

Which country’s flag is called the Union Jack?

 

a)

Great Britain

b)

Nigeria

c)

Ghana

d)

Spain

97.

Which country won the 2018 world cup?

 

a)

Nigeria

b)

Italy

c)

Germany

d)

France

98.

When was N100 note introduced?

a)

2005

b)

1999

c)

2000

d)

2010

99.

When was N1,000 note introduced?

a)

2010

b)

2006

c)

2005

d)

1999

100.

When was N200 note introduced?

a)

2007

b)

2000

c)

2002

d)

2001

101.

When was N500 introduced?

a)

2012

b)

2001

c)

2005

d)

1996

102.

An election which is conducted to fill a vacant seat in a legislature is called

 

 

a)

Primary election

b)

Bye election

c)

General election

d)

Referendum election

103.

The first general election in Nigeria was held in

 

a)

1914

b)

1959

c)

1960

d)

1993

104.

The second military coup in Nigeria took place on

 

a)

July 29, 1966

b)

July 7, 1996

c)

July 29, 1980

d)

July 8, 1966

105.

How many senators do we have at the National Assembly?

a)

109

b)

36

c)

360

d)

180

106.

How many Representatives do we have at the second chamber of the National assembly?

a)

108

b)

306

c)

360

d)

109

107.

Who was the first writer of the English Dictionary in the world?

a)

Mr. Samuel Johnson

b)

Professor Wole Soyinka

c)

Williams Great

d)

Roberto Carlos

108.

When was paper currency introduced in Nigeria?

a)

1918

b)

2006

c)

2001

d)

1960

109.

Which state in Nigeria has the largest number of Local Government Areas?

a)

Ibadan

b)

Kano

c)

Kaduna

d)

Lagos

110.

How many countries constitute the Economic Community of West African States?

a)

18

b)

54

c)

26

d)

16

111.

When was Facebook founded?

a)

January 6, 1980

b)

March 6, 2007

c)

February 4, 2004

d)

April 11, 2006

112.

Who is the current INEC Chairman?

a)

Prof. Jide Oyeyemi

b)

Prof. Attiru Jega

c)

Prof. Wole Soyinka

d)

Prof. Mahmood Yakubu

113.

When was GSM introduced in Nigeria?

a)

2010

b)

1995

c)

2001

d)

2000

114.

When was Google founded?

a)

4th September 1998

b)

7th September 1998

c)

4th September 1996

d)

4th September 1991

115.

Who is the inventor of the computer?

a)

Roberto John

b)

Aliko Dangoye

c)

Charles Babbage

d)

John Napier

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