SCHOOLS

YEAR 12 MOCK 2 UNIFIED EXAMINATION

2021/2022 ACADEMIC SESSION
SUBJECT: CIVIC EDUCATION
PAPER I: OBJECTIVE TEST DURATION: 40MINUTES
INSTRUCTION: Answer all the questions from this part.
1. Which of the following is a 2. Which of these conditions can limit
characteristicz of democratic the enjoyment of human rights in
government? Nigeria?
A. Free, fair and credible A. Acceptable of foreign aid by
elections the government
B. Buoyant and competitive B. Improvement in literacy level
economy of the citizens
C. Accessible employment C. Declaration of state of
opportunities emergency by government
D. Youth participation in D. Periodic review of the
governance constitution by government
3. Who established Women Trafficking
and Child Labour Eradication
Foundation (WOTCLEF) and when
was it established?
A. Hajia Amina Titi Ababukar in
1998
B. Hajia Amina Titi Ababukar in
1999
C. Dame Patience Jonathan in
2010
D. Hajia Turai Yar’Adua in 2008
Use the statement below to answer questions 4 and 5.
NEWS: Rival cult group killed ten on campus!!
STUDENT: I will definitely need a bullet proof vest before I can go back to the Campus.
4. Based on the statement above, what
could be said about cultism which 5. Which of the following could be
informed the decision of the student inferred from the statement above
on having a bullet proof vest? It about the consequences of cultism
shows that cultism in schools? It could lead to
A. spreads fear and terror A. sudden prosperity
B. is a training ground for B. uninterrupted academic
armed forces calendar
C. breeds courageous C. popularity on campus
graduates D. untimely death
D. propagate self-defence

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6. Which of these is the implication of 8. What is the age qualification
positive communal relationships? required for a Nigerian to contest as
A. It promotes solidarity and a President?
love A. 40years
B. It ensures obedience to B. 35years
constituted authority C. 38years
C. It encourages ethnic D. 45years
diversity 9. To conduct local government
D. It promotes rural-urban drift elections, what are local
7. When was the first military coup government areas divided into by
d’état in Nigeria? the electoral commission?
A. 15th January’, 1960 A. Constituencies
B. 15th January, 1966 B. States
C. 15th January, 1967 C. Branches
D. 17th January, 1967 D. Wards
10. Who among the following could be
described as the founding father of
Nigerian nationalism?
A. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
B. Herbert Macualey
C. Sir Ahmadu Bello
D. Chief Obafemi Awolowo
Use the story below to answer questions 11 and 12.
Heritage lived with her parents in Enugu. They were good citizens who detested all forms
of immoral acts. Both at home and in school, Heritage had been taught the virtues and
values of a good citizen. However, while in a bus on her way home from school, the
conductor forgot to ask for her fare. She knew that the right thing to do was to pay even
when the conductor had forgotten to collect the fare. She also knew that there were
other things he could do with the money if it was not paid, but she did what was
expected by informing the conductor and paying the fare.
11. According to the story, what could 13. Which of the following is an election
be said of Heritage’s parents? They conducted to determine a winner
were after a general election?
A. wealthy couple A. Primary election
B. prominent politicians B. Run-off election
C. honest and responsible C. By-election
D. religious fanatics D. General election
12. What value did Heritage 14. In a democracy, where does power
demonstrate? reside?
A. Tolerance A. The electorates
B. Confidence B. The executive
C. Fair play C. The government
D. Honesty D. The legislature

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15. What is the minimum number of 21. How many articles are contained in
days constitutionally mandatory for the Universal Declaration of Human
the National Assembly in Nigeria to Rights?
sit for plenary in a year? A. 20
A. 183 B. 40
B. 181 C. 30
C. 191 D. 35
D. 193 22. Which of the following categories of
16. In Nigeria, whose function is it to human rights is not covered under
screen and approve ministerial the articles in the Universal
nominees? Declaration of Human Rights?
A. House of Representatives A. Civic and political rights
B. House of Senate B. Equality and cultural rights
C. Federal Executive Council C. Economic and social rights
D. National Council of state D. Environmental and physical
17. When is the World Human rights
Trafficking Day observed annually? 23. Which of these is not a benefit of
A. 15th September human rights?
B. 29th May A. Right to good health care
C. 24th October service
D. 30th July B. Right to personal freedom
18. Who drafted the Universal C. Right to exercise franchise
Declaration of Human Rights of the D. Right to child abuse and
United Nations Commission on discrimination
Human Rights (UDHR)? 24. Which of the following is not a skill
A. Peter Humphrey that promotes interpersonal
B. Dr. Nelson Mandela relationship?
C. Eleanor Roosevelt A. Tolerance
D. Rene Cassin B. Kindness
19. When was NAPTIP established? C. Honesty
A. 26th August, 2003 D. Indolence
B. 16th August, 2013 25. Which of the following is not a way
C. 12th August, 2003 of fighting political apathy?
D. 6th August, 2012 A. Knowing and defending our
20. Which of the following States in rights
Nigeria has the least number of B. Participation in elections
Local Government Areas? C. Membership in elections
A. Abia D. Belonging to popular
B. Bayelsa organizations
C. Ekiti 26. Which of the following is not a
D. Yobe danger posed by political apathy?
A. Emergence of civilian
government
B. Bad government
C. Emergence of military rule
D. Slows down development

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27. “The violation of one right will 31. Which of the following is referred to
affect the respect for all other right”. as a period where some parts of the
What does this statement imply? constitution are suspended to
A. Human right are indivisible restore law and order?
B. Human right can be violated A. Constitutional prohibition
C. Human right cannot be B. Constitutional obstruction
completely respected C. State of emergency
D. Enforcement of some aspect D. Suspension of democracy
of human right means 32. What is the primary focus of civil
enforcement of other human organization?
right A. Society characterized with
28. Which of these statements is true peace, fairness and justice
about minority right under B. Society characterized with
constitutional democracy? peace, injustice and order
A. The minority must have their C. Society characteristics with
say or issues of public corruption and oppression
decision D. Society known for violence
B. The minority will must and electoral fraud
always prevail on issues of 33. Which of the following is not a way
public decision of promoting national
C. The minority right may not consciousness?
be necessary guaranteed in A. Sport
the constitution B. Culture
D. The minority must have the C. Inter-tribal Marriage
final say over issues on public D. Political Apathy
decision 34. Which of these is not an attribute of
29. The first generation right are also honesty?
known as…………………… A. Courage
A. constitutional rights B. Godliness
B. liberty-oriented right C. Disloyalty
C. universal rights D. Respect
D. indivisible right 35. Which of these is not a prohibitive
30. What is the other name for the cult regulatory sign?
group known as the ‘National A. Stop sign
Association of Sealords’? B. No right turns sign
A. Buccaneer Association of C. Hospital sign
Nigeria D. No U-turn sign
B. National Association of
Seadogs
C. National Association of
Bulldogs
D. Black Axe Confraternity

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36. Which of these statements is 38. When is the World AIDS Day
incorrect? observed?
A. It is better for pedestrians to A. 20th May
back traffic while walking on B. 30th July
the road C. 1st December
B. Pedestrians should use road D. 27th August
pavement while walking on 39. When did Nigeria return to
the road democratic civil rule in the 4th
C. Pedestrians should use foot Republic?
bridges where provided A. 19th May, 2003
D. Pedestrians should look left B. 27th May, 2009
and right and left again C. 29th May, 1999
before crossing a road D. 29th May, 1998
37. Which of these shapes is 40. Who was the first nationalist to
synonymous to informative road move the motion for Nigeria’s
signs? independence in 1953?
A. Rectangular shapes A. Herbert Macaulay
B. Triangular shapes B. Chief Anthony Enahoro
C. Spherical shapes C. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
D. Quadrilateral shapes D. Chief Obafemi Awolowo
Use the story below to answer questions 41 to 43
Chief Bilisi was a prominent politician and honourable minister in Kantoga Republic. He
had sponsored several candidates to power and made to swear oath of allegiance to
him. In return, they awarded him contracts and offered financial and material assistance
to him at the expense of the public. This had resulted in the non-provision of social
amenities. These were some of the grievances the community had against him for which
a mob gathered in front of his house shouting and hauling abusive words at him. They
did not stop at that as they later vandalized property and obstructed vehicular
movement.
41. Using Chief Bilisi as a case study, 42. Which of these best describes the
what is likely to be the resultant condition of disorderly behaviour
effect of leaders who place self- exhibited by the mob in the story?
interest above public good? A. Ineffectiveness of the police
A. Rebellion becomes inevitable B. Breakdown of law and order.
B. Cooperation of citizens is C. Importance of ministerial
guaranteed position
C. International support for the D. Need for stiffer security
regime is ensured measures
D. Society becomes more
peaceful and orderly

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43. What is the major lesson Nigerians 44. Which of the following is promoted
could learn from the story? by youth empowerment?
A. Leaders can empower voters A. Self-reliance
by giving them money B. Youth exuberance
B. Security official should use C. Pursuit of higher education
brutal force on citizens D. Foreign scholarship
C. The underprivileged should 45. In Nigeria, which of these agencies is
not vie for elective positions mainly responsible for the
D. Greed and related vices can maintenance of internal peace and
cause serious breach of the security?
law A. Army
B. Navy
C. Police
D. Civil Defence Corps
46. How many geo-political zones is
Nigeria divided into?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 6
D. 36
Use the dialogue below to answer questions 47 to 50.
Ada: Wanja, where are you going to in this ungodly hour of the night?
Wanja: I am heading towards my usual joint to enjoy myself
Ada: Which joint?
Wanja: XYZ Night club, where I take marijuana and alcoholic beverages, I really want to
be high tonight so that when people see me tomorrow, they will fear and respect
me.
Ada: Remember, people who work under the influence of hard drugs and
alcoholic beverages are prone to either psychiatric problems or premature death.
Softly young man, imbibe good-natured character, you have the world at your
feet and a destiny to fulfil. Pray you will not be the architect of your own misfortune.
47. From this dialogue, which of the 48. From Ada’s admonition, what could
following characters is not likely for be deducted about taking hard
Wanja to exhibit? drugs?
A. Disobedience to constituted A. It could make people respect
authority the addicts
B. Truancy and perpetual B. It could lead to insanity of
lateness to school the addicts
C. Hospitable attitude towards C. It could make people to
people adore the drug addicts
D. Arrogance and unruly D. It could ensure courteous
behaviour behaviour by the addicts

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49. From the above dialogue, how can 50. Which of the following
Wanja’s behaviour be curtailed? governmental agencies is the most
A. By sending him abroad for capable of controlling the activities
further studies of Wanja and his group?
B. By financial inducement A. National Agency for Food
C. By re-orientation and and Drug Administration and
rehabilitation Control (NAFDAC)
D. By indulging him with B. National Orientation Agency
expensive gifts (NOA)
C. National Emergency
Management (NEMA)
D. National Drug Law
Enforcement Agency
(NDLEA)

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 SCHOOLS
YEAR 12 MOCK 2 UNIFIED EXAMINATION
2021/2022 ACADEMIC SESSION
SUBJECT: CIVIC EDUCATION TIME: 1⅔HOURS
NAME
DATE UNIT
PAPER II (THEORY)
Answer SIX questions in all, choosing at least TWO questions from each section.
All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION A
NATIONAL ETHICS, DISCIPLINE, RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
Answer TWO questions from this section.
1. a. Describe the term “Universal Declaration of Human rights”? 3marks
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is an international document adopted
by the United Nations General Assembly that enshrines the rights and freedoms of all
human beings.

b. Highlight any six core rights or freedom in the Universal Declaration

of Human Rights of 1948. 12marks
Right to life
Right to freedom from torture
Right to protection
Right to freedom of recognition as a person before the law
Right to thoughts,conscience and religion
Right to freedom from enslavement and servitude

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2. a. What is responsible parenthood? 3marks
Responsible parenthood is a dual parenthood that comprises of parents who are able to
nurture and raise up their children with sound moral and ethical values.

b. Identify six roles played by responsible parenthood in Nigerian

society. 6marks
They provide formal and non-formal education for their children
They inculcate religious practiced into their children
They ensure their children don't engagae in frivolous spending
They ensure there children are humble and no flambouyant in their dealings with people
They imbibe good morale values into their children
They provide basic needs for the house hold
They uphold the virture of love and care

c. State three benefits of responsible parenthood to national

development. 6marks
They promote good values and virtues: By imbibing good morales into their children.
They help raise up useful individuals for the nation: by raising their children in such a way that
they will be useful to their selves, the family and the nation at large.
They help reduce criminal activity: by ensuring their children are brought up to have strong
moral principles and values.
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3. a. What is citizenship education? 3marks
Cititizenship education is the field that deals with rights, duties and obligations of a citizen in a
country.

b. Highlight six importance of citizenship education to Nigerian youths. 12marks

i.) Awareness of their rights: it makes sure the youths are aware of their rights in order to
prevent their rights from being violated.
ii.) Good values: Citizenship education highlights the values a good and responsible citizen is
meant to have and shows the youth the importance of good morales and values.
iii.) Awareness of their duties and obligations: it ensures the youths aren't ignorant of their
duties and obligations to the society.
iv.) It helps to increase national consciousness in youths.
v.) It also helps in bringing up self-reliant Nigerian youths.
vi.) Increases the spirit of patriotism in the youths.
vii.) Helps the youths in identifying problems and proffering solutions.

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 SECTION B
EMERGING ISSUES IN THE SOCIETY
Answer TWO questions from this section.
4. a. What is the full meaning of HIV/AIDS? 2marks
HIV- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
AIDS - Auto Immunodeficiency Syndrome
b. Explain five effects associated with HIV/AIDS 10marks
i.) Stigmatization: as a result of people's negative attitude or perception of the victim.
ii.) Untimely death: occurs if the condition isn't handled with proper care.
iii.) Loss of Job: usually as a result of the victim being unable to work efficiently.
iv.) High cost of treatment: Treatments, medications or procedures needed to manage the
condition are usually very expensive, as a result it could lead to poverty, if the victim isn't
financially strong.
v.) Denial of employment: as a result of stigmatization and inneficiency in working.

c. Highlight three preventive measures. 3marks

Abstaining from casual sex.
HIV checks before marriage.
Screening of blood before transfusion.

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5. a. Define human trafficking. 3marks
Human trafficking is the illegal recruitment, transportation and harbouring of persons through
force or deceptive means for the purpose of exploitation.

b. Explain six causes of human tracking in Nigeria. 12marks

i.) Greed: people who are greedy will want to get rich by any means and often resort to human
trafficking.
ii.) Poverty: on the part of the victims, make them easy targets for human traffickers.
iii.) Unemployment: as a result of this, people will want to find other means of getting money.
iv.) Corruption: this has lead to an overall increase in the crime rate of the country.
v.) Lack of parental guidance: those without good home training or good parents, are usually
ignorant of the negative effects of human trafficking.

6. a. What is youth empowerment? 3marks

Youth empowerment is a development programme aimed at creating opportunities that will
encourage the youth to be morally responsible, self-reliant, and financially productive citizens.

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b. State seven benefits of youth empowerment to the Nigerian society. 7marks
It brings about productive and self-reliant citizens.
It helps reduce crime rates, as the youths will have something productive to be doing.
It creates job opportunities.
It reduces social vices.
It also increases the spirit of patriotism in the youths.
It fosters national and economic growth and development.
It improves the image of the country.

c. List five attributes of a good youth empowerment programme. 5marks

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 SECTION C
GOVERNMENTAL SYSTEM AND PROCESSES
Answer TWO question from this section.
7. a. Describe the term ‘political apathy’. 3marks
Political apathy is a form of indifference or a lack of interest in the politics or the political
activities by a citizen.

b. Explain six reasons for political apathy. 12marks

i.) Corruption:
ii.) Electoral malpractice:

8. a. Explain the term “Representative Democracy”. 3marks

Representative democracy is a form of democracy where the electorates (eligible citizens) vote who they
want to represent them through periodic elections.

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 b. State four reasons Nigeria adopted representative democracy. 8marks
High number of electorates, as a result of high population
Large territorial area
The complexity of political matters
To protect the rights of the minorities.

c. List four factors that retard the growth of democracy in Nigeria. 4marks
Bribery and Corruption
Electoral malpractice
Political thuggery
High illiteracy level
Political apathy

9. a. Define the term “Government”. 3marks

b. Identify the tiers of government in any country. 3marks

c. Identify and explain six functions performed by any modern day

government. 9marks

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