JSS1 CIVIC EDUCATION

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES
1. What is citizenship? A) The relationship between an individual and their country, B) The act of residing in a
country, C) The right to own property, D) The right to work in a foreign country
2. Which of these is not a type of citizenship? A) Citizenship by Birth, B) Citizenship by Naturalization, C)
Citizenship by Financial Contribution, D) Citizenship by Registration
3. Citizenship by birth in Nigeria applies to those born in the country before which date?
A) 15th August 1995, B) 1st October 1960, C) 25th December 1955, D) 30th March 1970
4. A foreigner who has lived in Nigeria for 15 years may apply for citizenship by? A) Registration, B)
Naturalization, C) Honorary Citizenship, D) Decent
5. Which of the following is an example of citizenship by registration? A) A child born to Nigerian parents, B)
A foreign woman marrying a Nigerian man, C) A person born in Nigeria before 1960, D) A person residing in
Nigeria for 20 years
6. Honorary citizenship is granted based on? A) Birth in the country, B) The person’s residency duration, C)
Special recognition by the government, D) Marital status
7. Citizenship by descent is acquired when? A) A person is born in the country, B) A person’s grandparents are
citizens of the country, C) A person marries a citizen, D) A person resides in the country for over 15 years
8. Which of the following is not a right of a Nigerian citizen? A) Right to life, B) Right to freedom of speech,
C) Right to claim property outside the country, D) Right to vote
9. A citizen of Nigeria who lives abroad can still maintain their citizenship if they? A) Marry a foreigner, B)
Live outside for more than 10 years, C) Continue to pay taxes to Nigeria, D) Maintain allegiance to Nigeria
10. Which of the following is a responsibility of a Nigerian citizen? A) To challenge the government at all
times, B) To perform public duties only when paid, C) To obey the law, D) To own property in any country
11. Which of these is a consequence of failing to obey a country’s laws? A) Enhanced rights for the citizen, B)
Disrespect from the community, C) Slow development and increased criminal activities, D) Increased freedom
for individuals
12. What is the term for a foreigner who is granted citizenship after fulfilling the necessary legal requirements
in a country? A) Nationalization, B) Immigrant, C) Naturalization, D) Resettlement
13. Which of the following is a qualification for a foreigner to become a citizen of Nigeria?
A) Must have lived in Nigeria for at least 5 years, B) Must be older than 18 years, C) Must have been accepted
by the community, D) Must be married to a Nigerian citizen

14. A foreigner must take an oath of allegiance to become a Nigerian citizen through which process?
A) Citizenship by Birth, B) Citizenship by Naturalization, C) Citizenship by Registration, D) Citizenship by
Honorary Status
15. A foreigner married to a Nigerian citizen can apply for Nigerian citizenship through which method? A)
Birth, B) Registration, C) Naturalization, D) Honorary Citizenship
16. Which of these is NOT a duty of a Nigerian citizen? A) Obeying the law, B) Paying taxes and duties, C)
Engaging in criminal activities, D) Helping in community development
17. Citizenship by descent in Nigeria applies when an individual’s parents or grandparents are citizens, even if
the individual was born outside the country. This form of citizenship is called? A) Citizenship by Birth, B)
Citizenship by Registration, C) Citizenship by Decent, D) Citizenship by Honorary Status
18. A Nigerian citizen who holds citizenship of another country is practicing? A) Dual Citizenship, B)
Temporary Residence, C) Permanent Residency, D) Foreign Nationality
19. Which of these is a civic right in Nigeria? A) Right to health services, B) Right to vote, C) Right to
financial aid, D) Right to public housing
20. A foreigner who intends to acquire Nigerian citizenship through naturalization must reside in Nigeria for at
least? A) 2 years, B) 5 years, C) 10 years, D) 15 years

SECTION B: ESSAY
Instruction: Answer any two (2) questions in this section
1. What are the different ways one can acquire Nigerian citizenship, and how do the requirements for each
differ?
2. Discuss the significance of the oath of allegiance in the process of naturalization in Nigeria. Why is it
necessary for foreign applicants?
3. How does citizenship by descent differ from citizenship by registration in Nigeria, and in what scenarios
would a person be eligible for each?
4. What are the rights and responsibilities of a Nigerian citizen, and how do they contribute to the development
and stability of the country?

CIVIC EDUCATION JSS 2

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES
1. Electoral malpractice is also known as _____. A. voter registration B. election fairness C. electoral fraud D.
political campaigns
2. Ballot stuffing involves ____. A. voting once B. casting multiple votes C. tearing ballots D. cancelling votes
3. Financial inducement in elections means ____. A. educating voters B. giving voters money C. collecting
taxes D. making voting compulsory
4. The use of thugs in elections is meant to ____ voters. A. encourage B. scare C. guide D. inform
5. One major cause of electoral malpractice is ____. A. free education B. poverty C. high salary D. stable
economy
6. Bribery and corruption affect elections because ____. A. politicians become honest B. electoral officers
remain neutral C. votes are manipulated D. elections become fair
7. Electoral malpractice can cause ____. A. peace B. development C. riots and chaos D. free elections
8. If elections are manipulated, citizens may ____. A. vote more B. lose interest in voting C. celebrate elections
D. trust politicians
9. A serious consequence of electoral fraud is ____. A. military intervention B. economic growth C. fair
elections D. increased participation
10. Electoral malpractice can be reduced by ____. A. ignoring offenders B. proper planning C. supporting
rigging D. bribing voters
11. The electoral body should be ____. A. controlled by politicians B. independent C. bribed D. disorganized
12. One way to stop electoral malpractice is to ____. A. allow politicians to control elections B. let godfathers
dictate results C. enforce strict punishment D. increase bribery
13. What is an election? A. The process of selecting a school leader B. The act of voting for a candidate to
represent the people in government C. The appointment of a leader by the president D. A gathering of
politicians
14. Who is a voter? A. A person who conducts elections B. A person eligible to vote in an election C. A person
who opposes elections D. A politician
15. What is direct election? A. Voters elect representatives directly B. Leaders are appointed C. Representatives
elect leaders on behalf of voters D. Elections are conducted in secret
16. Which of the following is an advantage of indirect elections? A. It promotes violence B. It is very expensive
C. It enhances the quality of laws made D. It encourages malpractice
17. What is an Electoral College? A. A school for election officials B. A body of elected representatives who
help elect leaders C. A polling station D. A political party
18. A by-election is conducted when: A. A leader is re-elected for a second term B. A vacant post needs to be
filled due to resignation or death C. Elections are postponed D. A leader refuses to leave office
19. What is the minimum educational qualification to be elected into parliament in Nigeria? A. Bachelor’s
degree B. West African School Certificate (WASC) C. Master's degree D. PhD
20. Which of the following is a right of a voter? A. Coerce others to vote for a particular candidate B. Vote if
they are registered C. Vote multiple times D. Ignore election laws
 SECTION B: ESSAY
Instruction: Answer any three (3) questions from this section
1. Mention five types of electoral malpractice.
2. Mention five consequences of electoral fraud on a country’s stability.
3. Differentiate between direct and indirect election.
4. Outline five pillars of democracy.
5. State five causes of illiteracy.

CIVIC EDUCATION JSS 3

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES
1. Dedication to work means (a) putting in the needed attention to work (b) cutting the wages for work done (c)
being irregular to work (d) getting what you want in the office
2. The basic rights of individuals in any given society include the following EXCEPT (a) Freedom of life (b)
Freedom of expression (c) Freedom of revenue (d) Freedom of association
3. A system that governs the conduct of an election is called (a) Voting system (b) Representation (c) Electoral
system (d) Party system
4. In every civilian administration, governance is through the instrument of (a) Decree (b) Law (c) Constitution
(d) Edict
5. The instrument for sharing the centrally generated revenue among the three tiers of government in Nigeria is
(a) Revenue allocation formula (b) Derivation formula (c) Revenue mobilization formula (d) Revenue
generation formula
6. The first constitution to provide for elected representation in Nigeria was (a) 1954 Lyttleton Constitution (b)
1922 Clifford Constitution (c) 1946 Richards Constitution (d) None of the above
7. Nigeria is an independent country that operates a (a) Democratic system (b) Unitary system (c) Federal
system (d) Confederal system
8. The basic rights of an individual in Nigeria include all the following EXCEPT (a) Right to own property (b)
Right to associate (c) Right to choice (d) Right to manipulate every process
9. The strong feeling and love a citizen has for his/her country is described as (a) National integrity (b) National
brotherhood (c) National consciousness (d) National goal
10. How many local government areas are there in Nigeria? (a) 776 (b) 774 (c) 777 (d) 779
11. All of the following are national symbols of Nigeria EXCEPT (a) National anthem (b) National flag (c)
National pledge (d) Coat of arms
12. For an election to be regarded as free and fair in Nigeria, all forms of must be stopped (a) Electoral
prosecution (b) Electoral college (c) Electoral malpractice (d) Electoral registration
13. One way of promoting national unity is (a) Common allocation and policy (b) Adequate tolerance and non-
discrimination (c) Common party politics and economic power (d) Common ethnicity and policy formulation
14. Who deserves to be called a "Man of Integrity"? (a) A self-acclaimed man (b) A man of his word (c) A man
of self-value (d) A man of wealth and resources
15. The ability to be satisfied with what one has at a particular time is called (a) Contentment (b) Discipline (c)
Humility (d) Resourcefulness
16. Every disciplined student strives always to (a) Live and work only for self-benefit (b) Respect rules and
regulations (c) Lie to be free from punishment (d) Hide from elders
17. The ability to persist despite discouragement and push forward until results are achieved is called (a)
Perseverance (b) Humility (c) Contentment (d) Reservation
18. The moral obligations imposed on citizens as duties are (a) Government and law (b) Family and school (c)
State and law (d) Law and constitution
19. An individual who conforms to the authority of another person and follows instructions is referred to as (a)
A loyalist (b) A friend (c) A follower (d) A subordinate
20. The word "Gerontocracy" clearly means (a) Political leadership assumed by those born in royal families (b)
Political leadership assumed by the elders in society (c) Political leadership assumed by wealthy people (d) All
of the above

SECTION B: ESSAY
Instruction: Answer any three (3) questions.
1. (a) Define National Unity. (b) Give five objectives of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program.
2. Briefly explain the human rights assistance and protection provided by the following groups: (i) Civil Liberty
Organisation (CLO) (ii) Trade Union (TU) (iii) Legal Aid Council (LAC) (iv) Student Union (SU)
3. (a) Define Right Attitude to Work. (b) Write briefly on the following rewards of the right attitude to work: (i)
High productivity (ii) Good and strong legacy (iii) Efficiency
4. How can electoral malpractice be prevented in Nigeria?
5. (a) State six attributes of discipline. (b) Explain three of the stated attributes of discipline.