NOBLE HALL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOR GIRLS
ABUJA
SPRING TERM HALF TERM PROGRESS CHECK
2024/2025 SESSION
CLASS: YEAR 10
Date:
ly Name:_____________________ First Name:______________________ Signature:__________
Subject: CIVIC EDUCATION Time Allowed: 1HR
Instructions to Candidates Question number Leave blank
Write your name in the space provided
above. Make sure that all additional
1.
papers submitted for assessment are
also clearly marked with your name.
Writing must be in blue or black ink. You
2. may use pencil for tables or rough
workings
Answer ALL questions in the space
provided except where specifically
advised to the contrary.
3. ANSWER FOUR (4) QUESTIONS IN ALL.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. What is nationalism?
a) The love and devotion to one's
country
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b) A system of government ruled 8. There are ____________ organs of
by kings government in every democratic
c) A method of economic government.
production (a) 4
d) A policy of colonial rule (b) 3
2. The highest court in Nigeria is (c) 2
_________________ (d) 6
(a) Appeal court.
(b) Magistrate court. 9. The chapter IV of the 1999 constitution
(c) Customary court. of Nigeria is about ____________
(d) Supreme court. (a) formation of quorum in the senate.
3. _______________ interpret the laws in (b) procedure for the impeachment of the
a country. president.
(a) Executives (c) composition of the national assembly.
(b) Council. (d) Fundamental human Rights.
(c) Legislature.
(d) Local government. 10. The following are importance of
citizenship education except __________
4. Citizenship education is not compulsory (a) educating youths about their rights.
for____________ (b) promoting ethnicity among citizens.
(a) religious development. (c) promoting national unity.
(b) patriotism. (d) value re- orientation.
(c) value orientation.
(d) skill development. 11. One of the major goals of nationalism
is to ______.
5. Federalism promotes _______________ a) Promote colonial rule
(a) boundary disputes. b) Achieve political independence
(b) unity in diversity c) Encourage foreign domination
(c) allocation. d) Reduce industrialization
(d) improper distribution of resources.
12. Democracy can promote national
6. In a democratic system leaders are voted development if there is __________.
into power through it most popular (a) good governance
principle known as ____________ (b) promotion of culture
(a) political rule. (c) registration of parties
(b) rule of law. (d) immunity of leaders
(c) opposition party.
(d) majority rule. 13. The payment of residential utility bills
is a duty of ____________
7. Rule of law can be limited by all these (a) Federal government.
except ______________ (b) state government
(a) delegated legislation. (c) citizens.
(b) diplomatic immunity. (d) local government.
(c) state of emergency.
(d) delegated support. 14. The major symbol of authority for the
legislature is _____________
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(a) coat of arm.
(b) mace. 20. In majority rule, decisions are usually
(c) constitution. taken by ______.
(d) national flag. a) Consensus of all citizens
b) The majority of the people
15. The House of representative comprises c) The ruling party alone
of_____________ members. d) A single individual
(a) 109
(b) 209 21. The protection of minority rights is important
(c) 320 in a democracy because it ensures that:
(d) 360 a) Only the majority have rights
b) Minority groups have equal opportunities
c) The government controls all decisions
16. In a truly democratic system, majority d) Elections are not necessary
rule must be guided by ______.
a) The use of force 22. One of the major threats to liberty is:
b) Protection of individual and minority a) Protection of fundamental human rights
rights b) Government oppression and dictatorship
c) A free and independent press
c) Military intervention
d) Complete dominance of one party d) Upholding the law of the land.
17. Federalism is a system that has
__________ 23. The principle of the ‘’rule of law’’ was
(a) four arms of government propounded by _________
(b) three arms of government. (a) Karl Marx.
(c) three tiers of government. (b) A V Dicey.
(d) two tiers of government. (c) Jean Bodin.
(d) Abraham Lincoln.
18. Some government officials cannot be
sued or appear in court while still in office 24. In a society that upholds the rule of
on account of____________ law, disputes are settled by ______.
(a) wealth. a) The police
(b) influence. b) The judiciary
(c) position. c) The ruling party
(d) immunity d) Traditional rulers
19. Which of the following is expected of a 25. The 1999 constitution could be
good citizen in promoting the spirit of described as rigid mainly because
human rights? _________________
(a) preventing the police from arresting (a) it requires the presidential
criminals proclamation and judicial decision
(b) payment of tax (b) adherence to its provision is very
(c) refusal to support human right groups difficult
(d) refusal to be informed
(c) its amendment requires two- third (d) its implementation requires the
majority votes of the National Assembly. regular services of experienced
constitutional lawyers
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b) Decision-making is based on the will of
26. Citizens can be deprived of their rights most people
during ________ c) Elections are not necessary
(a) democratic regime. d) The government operates without
(b) parliamentary debate. accountability
(c) emergency rule.
(d) political campaign. 29. One of the key principles of the rule of
law is ______.
27. A key feature of democracy is ______. a) Dictatorship
a) Suppression of opposition parties b) Equality before the law
b) Freedom of speech and expression c) Government control over courts
c) Absolute rule by one leader d) Violation of human rights
d) Absence of elections.
30. An independent judiciary is essential
28. Which of these is a key feature of for upholding the Rule of Law. (True or
majority rule? False)
a) Power is concentrated in one person
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1. a. What is Liberty? [1mks]
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b. Outline and explain 3 types of liberty. [6mks]
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c. Highlight four rights of an individual. [2mks]
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2. a. Define Rule of Law. [2mks]
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b. Discuss the main principles of rule of law [6mks]
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c. Explain the meaning of Majority Rule [2mks]
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3. . Define constitution [1mks]
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b. Explain four types of constitution [4mks]
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1. a. State the meaning of Democracy? [2mks]
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b. Outline 4 characteristics of Democracy [4mks]
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