SSCE/NECO/GCE (CIVIC EDUCATION)

CIVIC EDUCATION PAST QUESTIONS APP

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

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Category: CIVIC EDUCATION PAST QUESTIONS

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

messengerial

administrative

clerical

professional

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The implication of positive commaunal relationship is that it

promotes rural-urban drift

ensures obedience to constituted authority

promote solidarity and love

encourages ethnic diversity

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A major benefit of youth empowerment is

discouragement of patriotism

reduction in crime rate

negation to national prosperity

dependence on foreign aid

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Category: CIVIC EDUCATION PAST QUESTIONS

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

economic

political

social

procedural

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

participation in profitable ventures

pursuit of academic studies

regular contact with healthy people

self-pity and self-medication

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

political apathy

political stubbornness

political awareness

political socialization

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

army

civil defense corp

police

SSS

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

manner

action

attitude

conscience

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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 _____________

stereotypes

custom

traditions

religion

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The structure of the Nigeria legislature is – in nature

bicameral

unitary

federal

confederal

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Category: CIVIC EDUCATION PAST QUESTIONS

Democratic governance is usually characterized by

youth participation in governance

buoyant and competitive economy

accessible employment opportunities

free, fair and credible elections

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Category: CIVIC EDUCATION PAST QUESTIONS

The 219 chibok girls were _______ while _______

kidnapped, praying in the church

abducted, praying in the mosque

kidnapped, preparing to write their WAEC examination

abducted, wondering along the street of chibok town

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The green colour in the traffic light indicates

stop

be fast

get ready

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One of the civic responsibilities of a citizen is to obey

constituted authority

edicts

law books

bye law

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

local government

federal government

unitary government

state government

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One major factor that attracts some Nigerians into human trafficking is

influence of Western and social media

insatiable quest for quick wealth

over-population related issues

influx of foreigners into the country

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Category: CIVIC EDUCATION PAST QUESTIONS

Franchise means right to

Vote and voted for

Join association

live in Nigeria

contest for political post

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

returning office

presiding officer

ballot officer

electoral officer

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

legitimacy

socialization

apathy

culture

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

1989

1983

1980

1985

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Category: CIVIC EDUCATION PAST QUESTIONS

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

expression

movement

association

voting

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

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

ambassador

high commissioner

attach

president

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

being members of politics parties

voting in elections

engages in political debates

engaging in constructive critism

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One of the major barriers to national development is the

low poverty level

persistent rural-urban migration

prevalence of corrupt practices

existence of multi-party system

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

teenage parenting

attachment parenting

narcissistic parenting

positive parenting

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

the incurable nature of the aliment

fear of social stigmatization

lack of sufficient public awareness

shortage of health counselors

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

charity

human right group

social group

pressure group

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

value re-orientation for public servant

incentive for meeting set goals

in-service training

appointment based on nepotism

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

rigid

written

flexible

federal

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

engaged in development programmes

profit-oriented organization

formidable oppositions to government

involved in political education

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Public complaints Commission in Nigeria is also known as

elder’s forum

judiciary

people’s court

ombudsman

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

accountability

anonymity

impartiality

neutrality

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

aristocracy

socialism

plutocracy

theocracy

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The president belongs to _________ arm of the government

anti-crime

legislative

judicial

executive

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Custom refers to __________

sharing similar or common ethnic back ground

tradition or social value or patterns

image of a country

a state of feeding of oneness among the people

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

Human Right Watch

League of Nations

Amnesty International

United Nations Organization

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Victims of human trafficking are usually compelled to engage in

part-time studies

lucrative employment

forced labour

visiting tourist sites

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Citizenship status is acquired through

birth, indigenization, colonization and referendum

birth, naturalization, honorary and registration

association, convention, naturalization and incorporation

registration, inter-relationship, integration and declaration

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The first executive president of Nigeria is/was

Goodluck Jonathan

Nnamdi Azikiwe

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

Shehu Shagari

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

casual sex

abstinence

withdrawal system

use of condom

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How many senators are elected from each state in Nigeria?

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The following are values that promote interpersonal relationship, except

tolerance

honest

properties

caring

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The National Youths service Corps scheme was established in Nigeria in

1975

1973

1870

1971

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Workers in the public corporations are known as

professional employees

civil servants

public servants

private employees

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

pursue higher education

marry very early in life

Avoid casual sexual activities

engage in gainful employment

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Government is the machinery established to manage the affairs of

the civil service

the state

strangers

peasants and students

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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

registration of political parties

recruitment of electoral officers

conducting periodic election

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Category: CIVIC EDUCATION PAST QUESTIONS

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

house of lords

honourable

senate

house of commons

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