SSCE/NECO/GCE (CIVIC EDUCATION)

CIVIC EDUCATION PAST QUESTIONS APP

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Category: CIVIC EDUCATION PAST QUESTIONS

One of the major barriers to national development is the

existence of multi-party system

prevalence of corrupt practices

persistent rural-urban migration

low poverty level

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

teenage parenting

positive parenting

attachment parenting

narcissistic parenting

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Franchise means right to

live in Nigeria

contest for political post

Vote and voted for

Join association

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

appointment based on nepotism

in-service training

incentive for meeting set goals

value re-orientation for public servant

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

political stubbornness

political apathy

political awareness

political socialization

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The president belongs to _________ arm of the government

legislative

anti-crime

executive

judicial

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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 _____________

religion

stereotypes

custom

traditions

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The first executive president of Nigeria is/was

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

Shehu Shagari

Goodluck Jonathan

Nnamdi Azikiwe

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The following are values that promote interpersonal relationship, except

honest

caring

properties

tolerance

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

culture

apathy

legitimacy

socialization

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The green colour in the traffic light indicates

go

be fast

stop

get ready

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How many senators are elected from each state in Nigeria?

5

2

4

3

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Victims of human trafficking are usually compelled to engage in

lucrative employment

forced labour

part-time studies

visiting tourist sites

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Citizenship status is acquired through

birth, indigenization, colonization and referendum

association, convention, naturalization and incorporation

registration, inter-relationship, integration and declaration

birth, naturalization, honorary and registration

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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

17

18

13

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Government is the machinery established to manage the affairs of

the state

peasants and students

the civil service

strangers

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One major factor that attracts some Nigerians into human trafficking is

over-population related issues

insatiable quest for quick wealth

influx of foreigners into the country

influence of Western and social media

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

movement

expression

voting

association

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

involved in political education

profit-oriented organization

engaged in development programmes

formidable oppositions to government

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The National Youths service Corps scheme was established in Nigeria in

1971

1870

1973

1975

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

flexible

rigid

written

federal

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Democratic governance is usually characterized by

buoyant and competitive economy

free, fair and credible elections

accessible employment opportunities

youth participation in governance

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

civil defense corp

police

SSS

army

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Custom refers to __________

image of a country

tradition or social value or patterns

sharing similar or common ethnic back ground

a state of feeding of oneness among the people

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

procedural

social

political

economic

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

1983

1980

1985

1989

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

clerical

messengerial

professional

administrative

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

manner

conscience

action

attitude

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

conducting periodic election

recruitment of electoral officers

registration of political parties

administering oath of office to elected officers

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

aristocracy

theocracy

socialism

plutocracy

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The structure of the Nigeria legislature is – in nature

bicameral

unitary

federal

confederal

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The 219 chibok girls were _______ while _______

kidnapped, praying in the church

kidnapped, preparing to write their WAEC examination

abducted, praying in the mosque

abducted, wondering along the street of chibok town

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

house of commons

house of lords

senate

honourable

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

lack of sufficient public awareness

the incurable nature of the aliment

fear of social stigmatization

shortage of health counselors

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

local government

unitary government

state government

federal government

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

executive

judicial

information

legislative

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

Avoid casual sexual activities

engage in gainful employment

pursue higher education

marry very early in life

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

high commissioner

attach

president

ambassador

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

pressure group

human right group

social group

charity

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

presiding officer

returning office

electoral officer

ballot officer

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One of the civic responsibilities of a citizen is to obey

law books

edicts

bye law

constituted authority

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

pursuit of academic studies

regular contact with healthy people

participation in profitable ventures

self-pity and self-medication

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

engages in political debates

being members of politics parties

engaging in constructive critism

voting in elections

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

anonymity

impartiality

neutrality

accountability

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Workers in the public corporations are known as

private employees

civil servants

public servants

professional employees

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

abstinence

casual sex

use of condom

withdrawal system

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The implication of positive commaunal relationship is that it

encourages ethnic diversity

promotes rural-urban drift

promote solidarity and love

ensures obedience to constituted authority

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Public complaints Commission in Nigeria is also known as

elder’s forum

ombudsman

people’s court

judiciary

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