WorksheetsCivic Education (SSS 1)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 3mins
What is civic responsibility and why is it important?
Civic responsibility is only about paying taxes.
Civic responsibility is the obligation to follow laws without question.
Civic responsibility is the right to vote in elections only.
Civic responsibility is the duty of citizens to engage in their community and government, and it is important for promoting democracy and community well-being.
List three rights that every citizen has.
Right to privacy
Right to free speech, right to vote, right to due process
Right to bear arms
Right to free education
What are two duties of a citizen in a democratic society?
Paying taxes and serving in the military
Voting and participating in civic activities
Following all government orders without question
Staying silent on political issues
How can citizens participate in community activities?
Only voting in elections
Citizens can engage in volunteering, attending meetings, joining groups, and participating in events.
Ignoring local issues
Avoiding public spaces
Explain the importance of critical thinking in governance.
Critical thinking is irrelevant in governance.
Critical thinking is vital in governance as it enhances decision-making, promotes accountability, and improves problem-solving.
Governance should rely solely on intuition.
Critical thinking complicates the decision-making process.
What is the role of law and order in society?
Law and order are only necessary in times of crisis.
Law and order are irrelevant to economic growth.
Law and order restrict personal freedoms and rights.
Law and order are essential for maintaining social stability, justice, and public safety.
Define cultism and its impact on communities.
Cultism is a religious practice that fosters peace.
Cultism promotes community unity and trust.
Cultism is a social group with deviant beliefs that negatively impacts communities by causing social fragmentation, violence, and erosion of trust.
Cultism is a government initiative for social development.
What does U.D.H.R. stand for and what is its purpose?
Universal Declaration of Human Responsibilities
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Universal Declaration of Democratic Rights
United Declaration of Human Rights
One of the following is not a political party.
SDP
APC
NLC
PRP
Why is integrity important in public service?
Integrity is crucial in public service as it builds trust, ensures accountability, and promotes ethical behavior.
Integrity is only important for private companies.
Integrity is irrelevant in decision-making processes.
Integrity has no impact on public trust.
What are the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy?
Citizens in a democracy are responsible for voting, staying informed, participating in civic activities, respecting others' rights, and engaging in community service.
Only the government makes decisions
Voting is optional and not important
Citizens should avoid political discussions
How can citizens hold their government accountable?
By relying solely on media reports
By ignoring government policies
By voting, engaging in public discourse, and monitoring government actions.
By only discussing issues in private
Discuss the consequences of neglecting civic duties.
Neglecting civic duties improves personal freedom.
Neglecting civic duties undermines democracy and community well-being.
Civic duties are only important during elections.
Civic duties have no impact on society.
What is the significance of voting in a democratic society?
Voting is only for the wealthy elite.
Voting is significant as it enables citizens to participate in democracy, ensuring representation and accountability.
Voting is a waste of time and resources.
Voting has no impact on government decisions.
How can young people get involved in political processes?
Ignoring political issues
Only following social media trends
Participating in sports events
Young people can engage in political processes through voting, advocacy, volunteering, and education.
What are the effects of cultism on youth and society?
Cultism leads to violence, crime, distrust, psychological issues, and societal division.
Cultism fosters trust and cooperation among youth.
Cultism promotes community bonding and support.
Cultism encourages academic excellence and innovation.
Explain how civic education can promote social cohesion.
Civic education is only about government policies.
Civic education focuses solely on historical events.
Civic education discourages community involvement.
Civic education promotes social cohesion by fostering understanding, dialogue, and collaboration among diverse community members.
What role do political parties play in governance?
Organising political competition, representing interests, forming governments, and facilitating policy-making.
Political parties have no influence on policy decisions.
Political parties only serve to create divisions among citizens.
Political parties are solely responsible for economic growth.
How can citizens advocate for their rights?
Ignoring the law
Relying solely on government action
Citizens can advocate for their rights through education, community engagement, peaceful protests, contacting officials, and social media.
Using violence to express discontent
Discuss the relationship between law and civic responsibility.
Civic responsibility is solely about personal freedom.
Laws are irrelevant to civic duties.
Law and civic responsibility are interdependent; laws guide civic duties, and civic responsibility ensures adherence to laws.
Laws do not influence community engagement.
