SS1 civic
1. The effect of queuing up in public places is A) orderliness B) transparency C) honesty D)
humility
2. The defence of the territorial integrity of a country by her citizens is part of A) political
participation B) self-determination C) political culture D) duties and obligations
3.How many members constitute the House of Representative in Nigeria A)109 B) 360 C) 366
D) 108
4. Which of the following bodies is responsible for defending the country against external attack
A) Army B) civil defense C) police D) custom
5. Freedom of the press is important in democracy because A) It educates the citizens on
government activities B) It enhances conflict resolution C) It promotes friendly relations D) It
eradicates even development of the society
6. The average Nigerian political office holder spends a minimum of...years A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6
7. The laws made by the third tier of government in Nigeria are referred to as A) bye-laws B)
constitutional law C) decree D) edit
8. Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is based on the resolution of the..... A)
Human rights watch B) United Nations Organization C) Amnesty International D) League of
nation
9. Nigeria became a republic in A) 1960 B) 1961 C)1962 D) 1963
10. Law making is the primary function of A) Federal government B) legislature C) lawyer D)
Senate
11. Supremacy of the constitution implies A) federal government is above the constitution B) the
constitution is the final authority in any matter C) the constitution cannot be changed D) the
constitution is fixed
12. Cult groups on Nigerian campuses are known for all these except A) factional struggle and
war of supremacy B) peaceful coexistence C) inhuman practices such as rape, arson e.t.c D)
armed robbery
13. The document which spells out a party programmes for the electorates is A) party document
B) party manifesto (C) party vision book D) party outline
14. The function of governmental constituted authority include all these except A) protecting and
keeping local traditions and customs B) promoting national unity C) protecting the constitution
D) maintaining law and order
15. Youths join cult because of all these reasons except A) to secure protection B) to diffuse
frustration C) to prepare for future ambition D) to search for power
16. Citizens of Nigeria can help in promoting UDHR through all these except A) financially
supporting victims of human right abuse B) keeping quiet when they suffer human right abuse
C) acquiring more information about human rights D) respecting other people's rights
17. Democracy is good because A) it gives power to the electorates B) gives more powe to the
minority C) makes politician rich suddenly D) it is less expensive to operate
18. 47.A major problem of democracy is that it A) allows for money politics B) allow majority will
to prevail C) encourages the rule of law D) gives power to the constitution
19. The rigid constitution is very important to democracy except that it A) prevents dictatorship
B) protects minority rights C) guarantees political stability D) it is not subjected to change
20. The head of the federal executive in Nigeria is A) The prime minister B) Speaker C) Head of
service D) The presidential
THEORY
1.Define political party
B.State five functions of political party
C.Explain briefly types of political party
2.What is press freedom?
B. Outline five functions of the press in democracy
C.State three importance of press freedom
3.Briefly define UDHR
B.State the seven core freedoms of UDHR
C.Explain three roles of individuals in promoting UDHR
4. Explain four reasons why people join cult groups
B. State three consequences of cultism to Nigeria society
5. Define constituted authority.
B. Mention and explain five types of constituted authority.
6. List and explain four features of constituted authority.
B. State five functions of constituted authority in a society.
