ONDO STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
JOINT MOCK EXAMINATION
SUBJECT: CIVIC EDUCATION
CLASS: SSS 3
DURATION: 1HR 30MINS
SECTION A – OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS (1–40)
Answer all questions. Choose the correct option from A – D
Which of the following best describes democracy? A. Rule of few B. Rule by military C. Rule
by kings D. Government by the people
A good citizen should be ________. A. selfish B. law-abiding C. aggressive D. careless
The constitution is a document that ________. A. contains rules for a school B. outlines family
traditions C. guides the government D. describes cultural festivals
Rule of law promotes ________. A. dictatorship B. equality C. partiality D. discrimination
Which arm of government interprets the law? A. Executive B. Judiciary C. Legislature D.
Military
Civic rights include ________. A. the right to steal B. the right to vote C. the right to fight D. the
right to silence others
National identity can be promoted through ________. A. tribalism B. corruption C. national
anthem D. hate speech
The Nigerian national pledge is recited to ________. A. praise the president B. show loyalty to
our country C. memorize laws D. remember the military
Universal adult suffrage means ________. A. only men can vote B. children can vote C. all
adults can vote D. only the rich can vote
The body that conducts elections in Nigeria is ________. A. WAEC B. EFCC C. INEC D. NYSC
One function of pressure groups is to ________. A. sell goods B. influence government
decisions C. conduct elections D. enforce laws
Which of the following is an example of anti-social behavior? A. Obeying rules B. Stealing C.
Paying taxes D. Voting
Youth empowerment helps to ________. A. weaken the country B. promote laziness C. reduce
unemployment D. increase crime
The right to fair hearing is a ________. A. civic duty B. fundamental human right C. school rule
D. religious belief
The green in the Nigerian flag represents ________. A. peace B. justice C. agriculture D. oil
An obligation of a citizen is to ________. A. avoid school B. pay taxes C. break laws D. ignore
government
A responsible parent should ________. A. abandon children B. provide for the family C. refuse
education D. encourage cultism
Public service means ________. A. private business B. working for government C. farming D.
trading
An example of national symbol is ________. A. market B. national flag C. car D. river
Drug abuse refers to ________. A. using drugs as prescribed B. not using any drugs C. using
drugs wrongly D. eating fruits
The aim of NYSC is to promote ________. A. tribalism B. national unity C. politics D. separation
A bill becomes law after ________. A. the public reads it B. presidential assent C. court hearing
D. one debate
A good leader should be ________. A. arrogant B. corrupt C. honest D. partial
Human rights are protected by the ________. A. constitution B. school rules C. church leaders
D. traditional rulers
Which is NOT a fundamental human right? A. Right to life B. Right to fair hearing C. Right to
education D. Right to gossip
Traffic laws help to ________. A. cause accidents B. guide road users C. waste time D. punish
pedestrians
Citizenship by birth means ________. A. born in a hospital B. being born in Nigeria C. living
abroad D. serving the army
The fight against corruption in Nigeria is led by ________. A. EFCC B. WAEC C. NYSC D. JAMB
Cultism in schools can lead to ________. A. peace B. violence C. academic success D. friendship
Responsible parenthood involves ________. A. neglect B. drug abuse C. child training D.
indiscipline
Which agency handles immigration issues in Nigeria? A. EFCC B. Customs C. Immigration
Service D. Police
The national assembly is made up of ________. A. governors only B. Senate and House of Reps
C. president and vice D. ministers
Which of the following promotes national integration? A. Ethnic conflict B. Unity schools C.
Tribalism D. Violence
The duty of the judiciary is to ________. A. judge cases B. make budgets C. pass laws D.
campaign
The highest court in Nigeria is the ________. A. Sharia Court B. High Court C. Customary Court
D. Supreme Court
Which one is a civic responsibility? A. Playing football B. Worshiping idols C. Voting in
elections D. Marrying early
Discipline among citizens helps to ________. A. increase crime B. develop the country C.
reduce hard work D. destroy schools
One way of resolving conflict is through ________. A. violence B. dialogue C. disobedience D.
fighting
Values are important because they ________. A. weaken society B. divide citizens C. guide
behavior D. cause confusion
Who heads the local government council? A. Commissioner B. Local Government Chairman
C. Senator D. Governor
SECTION B – THEORY
ASPECT 1: CITIZENSHIP, VALUES, AND RIGHTS
1. Topic: Citizenship
a. Define citizenship.
b. List and explain two types of citizenship.
c. State three obligations of a good citizen.
2. Topic: National Values
a. What are national values?
b. Mention and explain four core values upheld in Nigeria.
3. Topic: Human Rights
a. Define fundamental human rights.
b. State and explain four examples of fundamental human rights.
4. Topic: Political Apathy
a. Define political apathy.
b. State and explain three causes of political apathy among youths.
ASPECT 2: GOVERNANCE, ISSUES, AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
5. Topic: Rule of Law
a. What is the rule of law?
b. List and explain three principles of the rule of law.
6. Topic: Youth Empowerment
a. Define youth empowerment.
b. Identify and explain four ways youth can be empowered in society.
7. Topic: Cultism
a. What is cultism?
b. Mention and explain four consequences of cultism in schools and society.
8. Topic: Democracy
a. Define democracy.
b. State and explain four characteristics of a democratic government.
