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Civic Education jss 2

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

ICPC

b)

NAFDAC

c)

INEC

d)

NEMA

2.
What is the official name of the Nigerian Electoral Commission?
a)
National Electoral Commission
b)
Independent National Electoral Commission
c)
Federal Electoral Commission
d)
Democratic Electoral Commission
3.
The formal ceremony when the new president is sworn in. 
a)
inauguration
b)
debate
c)
party
4.

All these are the forms of election rigging except

a)

multiple voting during election

b)

falsification of election results

c)

illegal printing of voters' cards

d)

adequate supply of voting materials to polling units

5.

The illegal manipulation of electoral materials and results is known as

a)

under-age voting

b)

deceitful manifestoes

c)

thuggery

d)

election rigging

6.

All except one is electoral malpractices

a)

thuggery

b)

election rigging

c)

good conduct during election time

d)

bribery and corruptiion

7.

Electoral malpractices can be explained as the

a)

illegal acts of the voters

b)

inappropriate deeds of the political parties

c)

undisciplined actions of the electoral officials

d)

All the above

8.
How does the influence of godfathers contribute to electoral malpractices?
a)
By favoring candidates of the party in power
b)
By ensuring fair counting of votes
c)
By promoting transparency
d)
By dictating election results
9.
How does the lack of stiff punishments for offenders contribute to electoral malpractices?
a)
By promoting transparency
b)
By encouraging repeat offenses
c)
By ensuring fair counting of votes
d)
By encouraging voter participation
10.
Which consequence of electoral malpractices leads to violence and destruction?
a)
Riots and chaos
b)
Efficient leadership
c)
High voter turnout
d)
Loss of interest in voting
11.
How does poverty contribute to electoral malpractices?
a)
By promoting transparency
b)
By meeting immediate needs of voters
c)
By ensuring fair counting of votes
d)
By encouraging voter participation
12.
How does the influence of the party in power contribute to electoral malpractices?
a)
By ensuring fair counting of votes
b)
By favoring candidates of the party in power
c)
By encouraging voter participation
d)
By promoting transparency
13.

At polling places, political party volunteers who try to sway voters are

a)

not allowed.

b)

allowed inside only.

c)

allowed anywhere outside.

d)

allowed outside at some distance from the building.

14.

What do you call campaign statements that can be proven?

a)

Bias

b)

Opinion

c)

Propaganda

d)

Fact

15.

The media plays a role in the political process by broadcasting____________

a)

Stories that are biased against third parties

b)

Only facts instead of opinions

c)

Only conservative ideas

d)

Different points of view

16.
What qualification is necessary for a person to be eligible to vote in an election?
a)
Tax payment
b)
Citizenship
c)
Membership in a political party
d)
Educational background
17.
Who is responsible for electing other political or public officers in an Electoral College system?
a)
Political parties
b)
Voters
c)
Government officials
d)
Elected representatives
18.
What is the voting age in Nigeria?
a)
15
b)
20
c)
18
d)
25
19.

The actual place where voters go to cast their ballot or vote is called...

a)

A polling station

b)

A ballot barn

c)

A voting registry

d)

A voting center

20.

Fred is 17 yrs old but turns 18 on October 15th. There is an election in Florida on November 6th. Is it possible for Fred to vote in the upcoming election?

a)

No, as Fred isn't old enough.

b)

Yes, Fred will automatically vote.

c)

No, because Fred will not be a resident for a long enough time.

d)

Yes, as long as Fred registers to vote.