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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

Define consumer __________

consumer is what we eat

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

consumer is the same as producer

consumer is engaged in buying and selling

2 / 60

Obligation means __________

to do what you like

to do something that will profit you alone

to do what other people do

to do something that is your duty at all cost

3 / 60

The following are democratic institution except __________

pressure group

political parties

INEC

democracy

4 / 60

All of these are law enforcement agencies EXCEPT ___________

ICPC

police

NDLEA

teachers

5 / 60

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

trust

dishonesty

integrity

tolerance

6 / 60

_______ is the manipulation of electoral process by the candidates, political parties and electoral commission

consequences of election

forms of election

electoral malpractices

none of the above

7 / 60

Types of citizenship include ___________

registration

naturalization

birth

all of the above

8 / 60

Residual function is performed by ________

Exclusive

Residual

Concurrent

Local government

9 / 60

_________ is necessary to eradicate poverty

stealing

acquisition of skills

fraud

violence

10 / 60

Constitution is _________

all about Nigeria people

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

the way we socialize

11 / 60

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

court of appeal

superior court

the Alkali court

the supreme court

12 / 60

The ability to do something dangerous or to face pain or opposition without showing fear is called _________

courage

discipline

integrity

contentment

13 / 60

One of the following factors promotes good values __________

good leadership

infidelity

stealing

illiteracy

14 / 60

Northern Nigeria and Southern Nigeria were amalgamated to form Nigeria in ____________

1934

1940

1914

1960

15 / 60

Which one is responsible for election at state level

FEC

NEC

SEIC

16 / 60

The modern democracy was built upon by the

the Russians

the Italian

the Germans

the British

17 / 60

Rights of consumers includes one of the following

they do not have the right to correct wrong actions

they have no right to live in healthy environment

All of the above

they have right to choose the goods that serve them better

18 / 60

The following are attribute of discipline EXCEPT __________

moderation

indiscipline

modesty

self-control

19 / 60

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

economics

political

civil

military

20 / 60

The road sign light that shows “red” means _________

stop

get ready

drive fast

21 / 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

22 / 60

The green colour in the traffic light indicates

stop

get ready

be fast

23 / 60

NYSC programme was introduced by ____________

General Ibrahim Babangida

General Olusegun Obasanjo

General Aguyi Ironsi

General Yakubu Gowon

24 / 60

Civic Education teaches the citizen to know

the way of the people in the society

the constitution of the country

the rights and privileges the constitution allow them to enjoy

and obey deviant behaviour in the society

25 / 60

A programme and policies of a political party is called ______

excigence

logo

manifesto

campaign

26 / 60

Which of these is the correct definition of citizenship?

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

a citizen does not enjoy any right at all

all of the above

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

27 / 60

Mention any two attribute of integrity

hatred and contentment

goodwill and justice

probity and honestly

principles and integrity

28 / 60

A child’s talent could be discovered through

home work

training

constant practice

academic abilities

29 / 60

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

IC PC

NAFDAC

NDLEA

FRSC

30 / 60

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

constitution

legislature

creed

human right

31 / 60

One major effect of lack of contentment is

humility

discipline

satisfaction

greediness

32 / 60

Nigeria was hundred years old last year which means she has celebrated ___________ anniversary

amalgamation

independence

centenary

golden jubilee

33 / 60

Two major types of democracy are _______

major and minor

selected and unselected

voted and not voted

direct and indirect

34 / 60

State one disadvantage of federation

it increases the space for political participation

it brings government closer to the people

there are delays in decision making

it reduces the burden of the central (federal) government

35 / 60

Which of the following is an obligation of citizen?

voting during elections

adjudicating cases

making laws for the nation

arresting offenders

36 / 60

One of the arms of government that makes laws is ___________

state

federal

legislature

president

37 / 60

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

co-operation leads to teamwork

there will be no set goals

there will be no peace in the society

co-operation leads to intolerance

38 / 60

The three arms of government are ______

the advocacy, tyranny and judiciary

the legislature, executive and judiciary

the federal, state and local

the legislative, communism and advocacy

39 / 60

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

non-discrimination

influence

patriotism

sacrifice

40 / 60

Youth community service involves the following EXCEPT the __________

boy scouts

NYSC

girls guides

vigilante group

41 / 60

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

harmony

value

self-reliance

co-operation

42 / 60

_________ are the bedrock of democracy

children

people

teachers

army

43 / 60

Democracy is ______________

none of the above

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

an individual who makes final use of goods and services

44 / 60

A courageous person is one who is _____________

fighter

friendly

brave

none of the above

45 / 60

__________ are the rights that enable us to participate in government

civic rights

right to life

political rights

economic rights

46 / 60

List any two attributes of contentment

satisfaction and humility

corruption and belief

uprightness and courage

contentment and envy

47 / 60

Youth empowerment ____________

suggests that young people do not need adults

promotes disobedience to parents and teachers

promotes self-reliance

gives us physical power for sports

48 / 60

Citizens can be deprived of their rights during __________

emergency rule

parliamentary

democratic regime

political campaign

49 / 60

Which of the following is NOT true of a peaceful society?

maintenance of peace

breakdown of law and order

safety of lives and properties of citizens

obeying rules and regulations

50 / 60

Which of the following is a feature of democracy?

one party system

dictatorship

military government

one man, one vote

51 / 60

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

central government

local government

central government

state government

52 / 60

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

concurrent

residual

function

exclusive

53 / 60

One of the attributes of right attribute to work is ___________

soul of businesses

punctuality

laziness

seriousness

54 / 60

Nigeria Civil War came to an end in _________

1970

1963

1954

1960

55 / 60

Which way can electoral malpractices be prevented

the votes should be counted at homes

they should not release election result on time

the stakeholders in the election must perform their roles with fear

voters must obey the laws guiding elections

56 / 60

The people we choose as leaders should be those _________

we know

who came from over our tribe

who can make good their promises

whom we know are capable

57 / 60

Law should apply to everyone irrespective of who you are. This implies ____________

concurrent equity before the law

right to appeal

for hearing principle

58 / 60

Political parties contest elections in order to ________

prevent coup d’etat

control political power

formulate policies

influence public opinion

59 / 60

Political rights include one of these

right to vote and to be voted for

right to protection against employment

right to education

right to join any cultural group

60 / 60

The institution seen as watch dog of government activities is __________

judiciary

police

legislature

the press

Your score is

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