CIVIC EDUCATION PAST QUESTIONS

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BECE/JSCE (CIVIC EDUCATION)

BECE CIVIC EDUCATION PAST QUESTIONS

These are Civic Education Past Questions. 60 questions will be picked at random from the question bank.

You have 40 minutes to answer all the questions.

You can use the NEXT button to move to the next question, use the PREV button to move to the previous question, the CLEAR button to clear any answer of your choice and you have the FINISH button to end the exam if you choose to.

Any question not answered before the end of the exam time, will be marked as wrong and the exam will end by itself. so try to attempt all questions on time.

Goodluck!

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1 / 60

The modern democracy was built upon by the

the Italian

the Germans

the Russians

the British

2 / 60

A child’s talent could be discovered through

home work

constant practice

training

academic abilities

3 / 60

In Nigeria the court whose decisions are unquestionable and final is ___________

the supreme court

superior court

the Alkali court

court of appeal

4 / 60

State one disadvantage of federation

it reduces the burden of the central (federal) government

it brings government closer to the people

it increases the space for political participation

there are delays in decision making

5 / 60

The following are attribute of discipline EXCEPT __________

indiscipline

modesty

moderation

self-control

6 / 60

A programme and policies of a political party is called ______

campaign

excigence

logo

manifesto

7 / 60

Mention any two attribute of integrity

hatred and contentment

principles and integrity

goodwill and justice

probity and honestly

8 / 60

Which of the following bodies is responsible for defending the country against external aggression?

Police

Civil Defence

Custom

the Army

9 / 60

Which is NOT among the factors that promote good value system?

tolerance

integrity

dishonesty

trust

10 / 60

Which of the following types of government is closet to the rural community?

central government

local government

state government

11 / 60

Define consumer __________

consumer is the same as producer

consumer is what we eat

consumer is engaged in buying and selling

consumer is an individual who makes final use of goods and services provided by the firm

12 / 60

Which of the following is an obligation of citizen?

voting during elections

arresting offenders

adjudicating cases

making laws for the nation

13 / 60

Which of these is one of the benefits of co-operation?

co-operation leads to intolerance

there will be no set goals

there will be no peace in the society

co-operation leads to teamwork

14 / 60

The institution seen as watch dog of government activities is __________

legislature

judiciary

the press

police

15 / 60

Citizens can be deprived of their rights during __________

democratic regime

political campaign

parliamentary

emergency rule

16 / 60

One major effect of lack of contentment is

humility

discipline

greediness

satisfaction

17 / 60

One of the attributes of right attribute to work is ___________

soul of businesses

laziness

punctuality

seriousness

18 / 60

Obligation means __________

to do something that is your duty at all cost

to do something that will profit you alone

to do what you like

to do what other people do

19 / 60

One of the agenicies that ensures obedience in traffic regulations in Nigeria is __________

NDLEA

IC PC

FRSC

NAFDAC

20 / 60

Youth empowerment ____________

promotes self-reliance

promotes disobedience to parents and teachers

gives us physical power for sports

suggests that young people do not need adults

21 / 60

One of the following factors promotes good values __________

good leadership

infidelity

illiteracy

stealing

22 / 60

Values are developed through all of these EXCEPT ___________

mass media

family

oracle

environment

23 / 60

Democracy originated from _______

Ghana

Nigeria

Greece

Britain

24 / 60

_________ is necessary to eradicate poverty

fraud

violence

stealing

acquisition of skills

25 / 60

__________ are the rights which a citizen enjoys that enables him to be engaged in a profitable business in order to earn a living

civic rights

political rights

religious rights

economic rights

26 / 60

The following are democratic institution except __________

INEC

political parties

democracy

pressure group

27 / 60

Which of these is NOT an attitude of contentment?

humility

discipline

envy

satisfaction

28 / 60

Which of this is NOT a type of human right EXCEPT __________

political

economics

military

civil

29 / 60

The full meaning of NDLEA is ___________

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency

Nigeria Development Law Engagement Agency

None of the above

National Development Law Education Agency

30 / 60

_________ are the bedrock of democracy

children

teachers

people

army

31 / 60

All of these are law enforcement agencies EXCEPT ___________

teachers

ICPC

NDLEA

police

32 / 60

Democracy is ______________

a system of government which all people in a country can vote to elect their representatives in government

a group of people who are looking for job

none of the above

an individual who makes final use of goods and services

33 / 60

All these are negative behaviour EXCEPT ____________

corruption

obedience

drug abuse

examination malpractices

34 / 60

The meaning of population is ___________

how rich the country is

none of the above

how hardworking people are

the total number of people living in a given territory at a particular time

35 / 60

The institution that is responsible for the prosecution of drug traffickers and drug abuse is called __________

EFCC

ICPC

NDIC

NDLEA

36 / 60

Some certain privileges that every citizen enjoys in a country irrespective of sex, tribe or creed is called __________

human right

constitution

creed

legislature

37 / 60

Political rights include one of these

right to education

right to protection against employment

right to vote and to be voted for

right to join any cultural group

38 / 60

To be eligible to vote, you have to be _______ in Nigeria

21 years of age

18 years of age

20 years of age

17 years of age

39 / 60

Which of these is the correct definition of citizenship?

citizen is a person that is not recognized by law as a member of a country

a citizen is a person who is recognized by law as a member of a country

all of the above

a citizen does not enjoy any right at all

40 / 60

The green colour in the traffic light indicates

be fast

get ready

stop

41 / 60

NYSC programme was introduced by ____________

General Olusegun Obasanjo

General Ibrahim Babangida

General Aguyi Ironsi

General Yakubu Gowon

42 / 60

Who among the following can be described as the founding father of Nigeria Nationalism?

Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe

Chief Obafemi Awolowo

Chief Herbert Macaulay

Sir Ahmadu Bello

43 / 60

Youth community service involves the following EXCEPT the __________

NYSC

boy scouts

vigilante group

girls guides

44 / 60

Rights of consumers includes one of the following

they have right to choose the goods that serve them better

they have no right to live in healthy environment

they do not have the right to correct wrong actions

All of the above

45 / 60

Civic rights include one of the following

freedom of religion

right to participate in cultural display

freedom of movement

right education

46 / 60

List any two attributes of contentment

contentment and envy

satisfaction and humility

corruption and belief

uprightness and courage

47 / 60

To be a good student, you must ________

abbey the rules and regulations of the school

always challenge the authority

be aware of the rule around you

refuse to obey difficult rules

48 / 60

Two major types of democracy are _______

selected and unselected

major and minor

direct and indirect

voted and not voted

49 / 60

Constitution is _________

all about Nigeria people

the way we socialize

a body of document stating rules and principles of how a country is ruled and principles of how a country is ruled or governed.

a body of knowledge

50 / 60

The type of leadership which derives its power from the constitution of the state is known as __________

religious leadership

legal leadership

charismatic

traditional leadership

51 / 60

Political parties contest elections in order to ________

control political power

influence public opinion

prevent coup d’etat

formulate policies

52 / 60

The need for federation is that _________

It brings government closer to the people

a federal system promotes ethnic or tribal consciousness

there are delays in decision making

there is no uniformity in the method of administration

53 / 60

The duties of government that is not included in exclusive or concurrent list is called _______

function

exclusive

residual

concurrent

54 / 60

How many colours are in traffic lights?

55 / 60

The love for one’s country and willingness to sacrifice for it is called ____________

sacrifice

influence

patriotism

non-discrimination

56 / 60

Which way can electoral malpractices be prevented

they should not release election result on time

voters must obey the laws guiding elections

the votes should be counted at homes

the stakeholders in the election must perform their roles with fear

57 / 60

One of the arms of government that makes laws is ___________

legislature

state

federal

president

58 / 60

Which one is responsible for election at state level

NEC

FEC

SEIC

59 / 60

A courageous person is one who is _____________

brave

none of the above

fighter

friendly

60 / 60

The process by which everybody relies on his/her ability in his/her work is called _____________

value

self-reliance

harmony

co-operation

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