PEACEHILLS COLLEGE

FIRST TERM EXAMINATION

SUBJECT: CIVIC EDUCATION TIME: 2HRS CLASS: SS 2

1. An active citizen is known for all the except (a) Paying his tax (b)Wining laurels for the country (c) Partially obeying traffic laws (d)
Displaying high level of patriotism

2. A type of citizenship in which a foreigner is made the citizen of a country without fulfilling normal conditions for becoming the
citizen of the country is called (a)Honorary Citizenship (b) Diplomatic citizenship (c) Citizenship by naturalization (d) Citizenship by
registration

3. A non-citizen of a country is called (a) An alien (b) An ambassador (c) A diplomat (d) A refugee

4. A legal member of a country with full constitutional rights is called (a) An alien in a country (b) A foreigner in a country (c) A
citizenship of a country (d) A diplomat of a country

5. Citizens that are not enthusiastic to achieve anything for the country can be described as (a)Patriotic citizens (b) Bad citizens (c)
Active citizens (d) Passive citizens

6. Citizenship by registration is normally handled in (a) Ministry of foreign affairs (b) Ministry of internal affair (c) Ministry of
international affairs (d) Ministry of immigration.

7. Which of these is not a feature of democracy (a) Existence of only one party (b) Existence of rule of law (c) Free and Fair election
(d) Secret voting

8. The qualities of a good citizens are all these except (a) Respect for national symbols (b) Partial loyalty to his country (c) Patriotism
to the nation (d) Obedience to the law of the land.

9. HIV/AIDS can be contracted through all the means except (a) Transfusion of infected blood (b) Unsafe sex (c) Sharing of sharp
objects with an infected person. (d) Eating with an infected person.

10. The types of law that regulates the relationship between the various arms and tiers of government is called (a) Civil law (b)
Constitution (c) Criminal law (d) Public law

11. Failure to carryout our obligation may result to (a) Respect for traditional rulers (b) Maintenance of public property (c) Respect
for our parents (d) Voting during election

12. All these will promote national unity except (a) Religious tolerance (b) Discrimination (c) Inter-marriage (d) Hospitality.

13. A citizen can work for the progress of the nation by doing all these except (a)prompt payment of tax (b) Voting during election (c)
Stealing government funds (d) Obeying traffic rules.

14. National unity is important because (a) it promotes political stability (b) it related economic growth (c) it fosters tribalism and
nepotism (d) it enhances succession

15. All these are bad citizens except (a) Internet fraudsters (b) Advances fee fraudsters (c) A man who refuses to join a political party
(d) Street urchins disturbing public peace.

16. Democratic governance is usually characterized by (a)free, fair and credible (b) Bouyant and competitive economy (c) Accessible
employment opportunities (d) Thuggery, youth involvement and election rigging

17. Political aparthy often leads to (a) Low level of participation (b) Good governance (c) Political stability (d) Low literacy level.

18. Our constitutional responsibilities include all these except. (a) Observing environmental sanitation (b) Voting during election (c)
Joining the army during war (d) Payment of tax when we want
19. The military functions in national security include all these except (a) fighting for good governance through coup (b) Suppressing
insurrection and restoration of order during serious violence in the society (c) Maintaining Nigeria territorial integrity (d) Defending
Nigeria from external aggression

20. Political decisions under capitalist democracy are usually made through (a) Regular voting by electorates (b) The capital market
(c) Forces of demand and supply (d) The executive and judiciary

21. Citizenship education has to do with (a) Learning about our culture (b) Studying our environment (c) Making effort to promote
tribalism (d) Learning how to be good citizens and responsible leaders

22. Which of these may not make a leader fail in protecting the interest of those who vote for them? (a) Misplacement of priority (b)
Sensitivity to people’s problems (c) Greediness on the part of leader (d) faithfulness to god fathers

23. In capitalist democracy, economic decision are made through (a) Regular voting by electorates (b)Forces of demand and supply
(c) The capital market (d) The executive and Judiciary

24. Our traditions and belief can be promoted through all the following except (a) Drama presentations (b) Cultural exhibitions at
home and abroad (c) Observance of cultural and national days (d) Western films acted in Nigeria.

25. Political aparthy includes all these except (a) Participating in voting (b) refused to register (c) Lukewarm participation in party
activities (d) Lack of readiness to fight electoral malpractice

26. Non-chalant attitude to politics may not be caused by all the following except (a) Economic problems (b) Literacy (c) Politics
without violence (d) Exceptional performance of leaders in power

27. The best way our political leaders can promote our culture and belief is through (a) Communication with other international
leaders in any Nigerian language or dialect. (b) Encouraging foreigners to wear

28. Nigerian dresses (c) Making all students to wear Nigerian attires as school uniforms (d) Wearing Nigerian attires as official
dresses.

29. Which of these can best influence any child in imbibing Nigerian Culture beliefs (a) The family (b) The political leaders. (c) The
military forces (d) The teachers.

30. Political aparthy could be fought by (a) Forcing all citizens to participate in politics (b) Giving financial reward to all voters (c)
Sacking all public servants that refuse to vote vote during election (d) Discouraging money politics and god fatherism

31. Which of these is not good for capitalist democracy (a) Equality of the voters(b)Entrenchment of rule of law principles (c)
Imposition of one party system (d) Press freedom.

32. Which of the following is an acceptable societal value? A. Honesty B. Merriment C. Praise singing D. Family planning

32. Which of the following is an effective way of resolving inter-communal conflict? A. Meditation B. Dialogue C. Litigation D.
Avoidance

33. When there is a dispute in a community, members shouldA. be indifferent to the issue. B. cooperate with others. C. leave the
community entirely. D. be resolute to their cause.

34.Community development projects can best be achieved if the people are A. cooperative. B. religious. C. optimistic. D.
knowledgeable

35.Which of the following is a major problem of the Nigerian Civil Service? A. Neutrality B. Red tapism C. Impartiality D.
Anonymity

36. The civic obligation of a citizen includes A. political socialization. B. political participation. C. engaging in family planning. D.
engaging in business ventures.

37. The following are goals of citizenship education except …..A. preparing learners for leadership. B. developing appropriate attitude
in the learners. C. creating job opportunities. D. providing social amenities.

38. HIV/AIDS is spread mainly through A. indiscriminate sexual intercourse. B. kissing and hugging. C. sharing toiletries with
victims. D. handshake with victims.
39. People living with HIV/AIDS could be assisted by A. isolating them. B. showing them love. C. blaming them. D. avoiding them.

40. Which of the following does not promote national consciousness? A. Respect for the symbols and identities of the country B.
Promotion of people’s culture and tradition C. Appropriate use of the mass media D. Inappropriate use of state property

41. Modern countries adopt rule of law in order to make A. lawyers independent.B. the law supreme. C. the judiciary part of
legislature. D. laws in parliament.

42. The habit of obeying traffic regulations helps the individual to A. report late at work. B. avoid unnecessary accident. C. be lazy at
work. D. use unauthorized route.

43. Which of the following roles should a responsible parent perform? A. Sending the children to hawk on the street B. Instilling in
children appropriate values and attitude C. Encouraging early marriage D. Showing favour to a particular child

44. A challenge facing the protection of human rights in Nigeria is A. absence of public complaints

commission. B. failure of leaders to promote rule of law. C. independence of the judiciary. D. press freedom

45. Election is a key pillar of democracy because it helps to A. determine the legitimacy of government. B. unite the country against
external aggression C. create goodwill and unity among political parties. D. identify the richest political party in Nigeria.

46.Members of a society are expected to adhere to societal values for the following reasons except(A) Enhancement of development
(B) Improvement of self dignity (C) Reduction of social vices (D) Relegation of morality

47.Discipline is described as the (A) Ability to show hospitality (B) State or quality of being brave (C) Tendency to fight (D) Ability to
behave in a controlled manner

48.The defence of the territorial integrity of a country by her citizens by her citizens is part of (A) Political participation (B) Self
determination (C) Political culture (D) Duties and obligations

49.The best means through which individual rights can be safeguarded is(A) Knowledge acquisition (B) Judicial independence (C)
Press censorship (D) Improved standard of living

50.An enlightenment and awareness campaign on HIV/AIDS could (A) Lead to discrimination (B) Create job opportunities (C) Cause
conflict (D) Provide people with genuine information.

Define citizenship education B. Explain five importance of citizenship education

C.State five duties and obligations of a responsible Nigeria citizen democracy

2.What is capitalist democracy?

B.Explain five characteristics of capitalist democracy

C.State three ways how political party compete for power

3.Explain five factors that promote national consciousness, national unity and national integrity

B.Highlight and discuss three agents that promote and preserve our traditions,custom and believes in Nigeria

C. State five ways how political parties compete for power through election.

4.What is poverty alleviation

B.Explain five factors that promote and guarantee employment

C.State five benefits of employment

5.Define political apathy

B.Explain five reasons for political apathy

C.State five forms of political apathy