BECE/JSCE (CIVIC EDUCATION)

BECE CIVIC EDUCATION PAST QUESTIONS

These are Civic Education Past Questions. 60 questions will be picked at random from the question bank.

You have 40 minutes to answer all the questions.

You can use the NEXT button to move to the next question, use the PREV button to move to the previous question, the CLEAR button to clear any answer of your choice and you have the FINISH button to end the exam if you choose to.

Any question not answered before the end of the exam time, will be marked as wrong and the exam will end by itself. so try to attempt all questions on time.

Goodluck!

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1 / 60

A courageous person is one who is _____________

fighter

friendly

none of the above

brave

2 / 60

How many colours are in traffic lights?

3 / 60

The type of leadership which derives its power from the constitution of the state is known as __________

religious leadership

charismatic

traditional leadership

legal leadership

4 / 60

Civic Education teaches the citizen to know

the constitution of the country

the rights and privileges the constitution allow them to enjoy

the way of the people in the society

and obey deviant behaviour in the society

5 / 60

One of the arms of government that makes laws is ___________

president

legislature

state

federal

6 / 60

Democracy is ______________

a system of government which all people in a country can vote to elect their representatives in government

an individual who makes final use of goods and services

a group of people who are looking for job

none of the above

7 / 60

Which of the following is a feature of democracy?

one man, one vote

dictatorship

military government

one party system

8 / 60

Which of the following types of government is closet to the rural community?

state government

central government

local government

9 / 60

Northern Nigeria and Southern Nigeria were amalgamated to form Nigeria in ____________

1914

1934

1940

1960

10 / 60

The road sign light that shows “red” means _________

stop

drive fast

get ready

11 / 60

Values are developed through all of these EXCEPT ___________

environment

mass media

oracle

family

12 / 60

Residual function is performed by ________

Residual

Exclusive

Concurrent

Local government

13 / 60

Which of the following is an obligation of citizen?

voting during elections

arresting offenders

adjudicating cases

making laws for the nation

14 / 60

Law should apply to everyone irrespective of who you are. This implies ____________

for hearing principle

right to appeal

for hearing principle

concurrent equity before the law

15 / 60

The process by which everybody relies on his/her ability in his/her work is called _____________

self-reliance

value

harmony

co-operation

16 / 60

A child’s talent could be discovered through

home work

constant practice

academic abilities

training

17 / 60

Which way can electoral malpractices be prevented

the votes should be counted at homes

voters must obey the laws guiding elections

they should not release election result on time

the stakeholders in the election must perform their roles with fear

18 / 60

The institution seen as watch dog of government activities is __________

the press

legislature

police

judiciary

19 / 60

One of the attributes of right attribute to work is ___________

soul of businesses

laziness

punctuality

seriousness

20 / 60

All these are negative behaviour EXCEPT ____________

obedience

drug abuse

corruption

examination malpractices

21 / 60

Obligation means __________

to do what you like

to do something that is your duty at all cost

to do something that will profit you alone

to do what other people do

22 / 60

The meaning of population is ___________

the total number of people living in a given territory at a particular time

how rich the country is

how hardworking people are

none of the above

23 / 60

The full meaning of INEC is ___________

Internal National Economic Commission

Independent National Electoral Commission

International National Electoral Commission

Institution National Electoral Commission

24 / 60

Political parties contest elections in order to ________

influence public opinion

prevent coup d’etat

control political power

formulate policies

25 / 60

Citizens can be deprived of their rights during __________

emergency rule

parliamentary

democratic regime

political campaign

26 / 60

A programme and policies of a political party is called ______

excigence

logo

campaign

manifesto

27 / 60

Which of this is NOT a type of human right EXCEPT __________

political

civil

economics

military

28 / 60

The coming together of people or groups to work together to achieve a common objective or goal is called __________

fraud

co-operation

obedience

honesty

29 / 60

State one disadvantage of federation

it reduces the burden of the central (federal) government

it increases the space for political participation

there are delays in decision making

it brings government closer to the people

30 / 60

_______ is the manipulation of electoral process by the candidates, political parties and electoral commission

none of the above

consequences of election

electoral malpractices

forms of election

31 / 60

One of the agenicies that ensures obedience in traffic regulations in Nigeria is __________

NDLEA

FRSC

IC PC

NAFDAC

32 / 60

Youth community service involves the following EXCEPT the __________

girls guides

NYSC

vigilante group

boy scouts

33 / 60

The duties of government that is not included in exclusive or concurrent list is called _______

concurrent

residual

function

exclusive

34 / 60

The modern democracy was built upon by the

the Germans

the British

the Russians

the Italian

35 / 60

Democracy originated from _______

Nigeria

Greece

Ghana

Britain

36 / 60

Nigeria Civil War came to an end in _________

1963

1954

1960

1970

37 / 60

Which of these is the correct definition of citizenship?

all of the above

citizen is a person that is not recognized by law as a member of a country

a citizen is a person who is recognized by law as a member of a country

a citizen does not enjoy any right at all

38 / 60

Which is NOT among the factors that promote good value system?

tolerance

integrity

dishonesty

trust

39 / 60

The following are democratic institution except __________

INEC

political parties

pressure group

democracy

40 / 60

Youth empowerment ____________

promotes disobedience to parents and teachers

suggests that young people do not need adults

promotes self-reliance

gives us physical power for sports

41 / 60

The institution that is responsible for the prosecution of drug traffickers and drug abuse is called __________

NDIC

ICPC

EFCC

NDLEA

42 / 60

The following are attribute of discipline EXCEPT __________

self-control

modesty

moderation

indiscipline

43 / 60

The love for one’s country and willingness to sacrifice for it is called ____________

influence

sacrifice

patriotism

non-discrimination

44 / 60

Civic rights include one of the following

right education

freedom of movement

right to participate in cultural display

freedom of religion

45 / 60

In Nigeria the court whose decisions are unquestionable and final is ___________

the supreme court

the Alkali court

court of appeal

superior court

46 / 60

The exercise of boldness in carrying out a given task in a particular situation of life is known as _____________

humility

courage

contentment

integrity

47 / 60

Which of these is NOT an attitude of contentment?

discipline

humility

envy

satisfaction

48 / 60

The green colour in the traffic light indicates

get ready

be fast

stop

49 / 60

To be eligible to vote, you have to be _______ in Nigeria

20 years of age

17 years of age

18 years of age

21 years of age

50 / 60

Which of the following is NOT true of a peaceful society?

safety of lives and properties of citizens

obeying rules and regulations

maintenance of peace

breakdown of law and order

51 / 60

The full meaning of NDLEA is ___________

Nigeria Development Law Engagement Agency

None of the above

National Development Law Education Agency

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency

52 / 60

Political rights include one of these

right to vote and to be voted for

right to education

right to protection against employment

right to join any cultural group

53 / 60

Types of citizenship include ___________

naturalization

registration

all of the above

birth

54 / 60

One of the following factors promotes good values __________

illiteracy

good leadership

stealing

infidelity

55 / 60

NYSC programme was introduced by ____________

General Aguyi Ironsi

General Ibrahim Babangida

General Yakubu Gowon

General Olusegun Obasanjo

56 / 60

Some certain privileges that every citizen enjoys in a country irrespective of sex, tribe or creed is called __________

legislature

human right

creed

constitution

57 / 60

_________ is necessary to eradicate poverty

acquisition of skills

violence

stealing

fraud

58 / 60

_________ are the bedrock of democracy

children

people

teachers

army

59 / 60

Rights of consumers includes one of the following

All of the above

they have right to choose the goods that serve them better

they do not have the right to correct wrong actions

they have no right to live in healthy environment

60 / 60

Mention any two attribute of integrity

goodwill and justice

principles and integrity

hatred and contentment

probity and honestly

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