CIVIC EDUCATION PAST QUESTIONS

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SSCE/NECO/GCE (CIVIC EDUCATION)

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Category: CIVIC EDUCATION PAST QUESTIONS

The principle that public servants cannot be held responsible for their official actions denotes

impartiality

accountability

neutrality

anonymity

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A sense of right and wrong guiding s person’s action is known as

attitude

manner

conscience

action

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Which of the following is not necessary for public servants to perform effectively?

value re-orientation for public servant

in-service training

incentive for meeting set goals

appointment based on nepotism

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The first executive president of Nigeria is/was

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

Goodluck Jonathan

Shehu Shagari

Nnamdi Azikiwe

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In democracy, lack of press freedom leads to the denial of freedom of

expression

movement

voting

association

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One of the civic responsibilities of a citizen is to obey

edicts

law books

bye law

constituted authority

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The 219 chibok girls were _______ while _______

abducted, praying in the mosque

kidnapped, praying in the church

kidnapped, preparing to write their WAEC examination

abducted, wondering along the street of chibok town

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Which of the following system of government advocates equitable distribution of wealth?

aristocracy

plutocracy

socialism

theocracy

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___________ strengthens the sensitive mental and emotional bond between the parent and children

teenage parenting

narcissistic parenting

attachment parenting

positive parenting

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During a particular voting exercise if majority of the people refuse to vote, this can be described as

political awareness

political socialization

political apathy

political stubbornness

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Which of the following is not a function of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)?

administering oath of office to elected officers

conducting periodic election

registration of political parties

recruitment of electoral officers

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The organisation with the motives and goals of helping people is called

social group

charity

pressure group

human right group

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One major factor that attracts some Nigerians into human trafficking is

over-population related issues

insatiable quest for quick wealth

influence of Western and social media

influx of foreigners into the country

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The responsibility of protecting past and present high ranking government officials falls on _________

police

army

SSS

civil defense corp

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The structure of the Nigeria legislature is – in nature

federal

confederal

bicameral

unitary

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One habit which people living with HIV/AIDs (PLWHAs) must avoid to remain healthy and productive is

regular contact with healthy people

participation in profitable ventures

self-pity and self-medication

pursuit of academic studies

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Franchise means right to

contest for political post

live in Nigeria

Vote and voted for

Join association

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How many senators are elected from each state in Nigeria?

3

2

5

4

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The armed forces and the police are part of the ________ organ of government

legislative

executive

information

judicial

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The “right to vote and be voted for” can only be enjoyed by Nigerian citizens who attain the age of

16

18

17

13

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When a constitution is difficult to amend, it is said to be

flexible

federal

rigid

written

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When was the first HIV/AIDs case reported in Nigeria?

1980

1985

1983

1989

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The following are values that promote interpersonal relationship, except

caring

properties

tolerance

honest

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The implication of positive commaunal relationship is that it

ensures obedience to constituted authority

encourages ethnic diversity

promotes rural-urban drift

promote solidarity and love

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One of the reasons most HIV/AIDs patients are reluctant to disclose their status is because of

fear of social stigmatization

lack of sufficient public awareness

shortage of health counselors

the incurable nature of the aliment

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Public complaints Commission in Nigeria is also known as

judiciary

ombudsman

people’s court

elder’s forum

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The office responsible for announcing the result of an election is known as

returning office

ballot officer

electoral officer

presiding officer

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The most effective approach towards the elimination of sexually transmitted diseases is by

casual sex

use of condom

abstinence

withdrawal system

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The right of an individual to seek redress in a law court is categorized under

political

procedural

economic

social

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The president belongs to _________ arm of the government

judicial

anti-crime

executive

legislative

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Citizenship status is acquired through

registration, inter-relationship, integration and declaration

association, convention, naturalization and incorporation

birth, indigenization, colonization and referendum

birth, naturalization, honorary and registration

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Workers in the public corporations are known as

public servants

professional employees

civil servants

private employees

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Custom refers to __________

image of a country

tradition or social value or patterns

a state of feeding of oneness among the people

sharing similar or common ethnic back ground

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

engage in gainful employment

pursue higher education

Avoid casual sexual activities

marry very early in life

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When a group of people believe is and keep to certain norms, values and ways of the life of their community since its creation, we call this _____________

traditions

religion

stereotypes

custom

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The upper legislative chamber of the National Assembly of Nigeria is also known as the

house of commons

honourable

house of lords

senate

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Civic societies are vital for the promotion of popular participation because they are

profit-oriented organization

involved in political education

formidable oppositions to government

engaged in development programmes

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A major benefit of youth empowerment is

discouragement of patriotism

negation to national prosperity

dependence on foreign aid

reduction in crime rate

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The green colour in the traffic light indicates

go

stop

be fast

get ready

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

Human Right Watch

Amnesty International

United Nations Organization

League of Nations

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In the civil service, cleaners, drivers and security belong to class

clerical

professional

messengerial

administrative

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The nearest government to the people and an important means of promoting grassroots development is the

federal government

state government

unitary government

local government

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The most popular means through which citizens of a country can participate in politics is by

voting in elections

engages in political debates

engaging in constructive critism

being members of politics parties

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A situation where most citizen fail to vote in election could be describes as political

culture

apathy

socialization

legitimacy

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One of the major barriers to national development is the

prevalence of corrupt practices

low poverty level

persistent rural-urban migration

existence of multi-party system

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The National Youths service Corps scheme was established in Nigeria in

1973

1870

1971

1975

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Democratic governance is usually characterized by

youth participation in governance

free, fair and credible elections

accessible employment opportunities

buoyant and competitive economy

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A representative of a commonwealth country in another member state is known as a/an

president

ambassador

high commissioner

attach

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Government is the machinery established to manage the affairs of

strangers

the state

peasants and students

the civil service

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Victims of human trafficking are usually compelled to engage in

visiting tourist sites

part-time studies

forced labour

lucrative employment

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