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CIVIC EDUCATION PAST QUESTIONS

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CIVIC EDUCATION PAST QUESTIONS APP

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Category: CIVIC EDUCATION PAST QUESTIONS

Public complaints Commission in Nigeria is also known as

people’s court

ombudsman

elder’s forum

judiciary

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When a group of people believe is and keep to certain norms, values and ways of the life of their community since its creation, we call this _____________

traditions

religion

custom

stereotypes

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Which of the following is not necessary for public servants to perform effectively?

incentive for meeting set goals

in-service training

appointment based on nepotism

value re-orientation for public servant

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A major benefit of youth empowerment is

dependence on foreign aid

negation to national prosperity

reduction in crime rate

discouragement of patriotism

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During a particular voting exercise if majority of the people refuse to vote, this can be described as

political awareness

political stubbornness

political apathy

political socialization

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One habit which people living with HIV/AIDs (PLWHAs) must avoid to remain healthy and productive is

regular contact with healthy people

self-pity and self-medication

participation in profitable ventures

pursuit of academic studies

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___________ strengthens the sensitive mental and emotional bond between the parent and children

teenage parenting

narcissistic parenting

positive parenting

attachment parenting

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The armed forces and the police are part of the ________ organ of government

executive

judicial

legislative

information

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The 219 chibok girls were _______ while _______

kidnapped, praying in the church

kidnapped, preparing to write their WAEC examination

abducted, wondering along the street of chibok town

abducted, praying in the mosque

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Workers in the public corporations are known as

civil servants

professional employees

private employees

public servants

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When was the first HIV/AIDs case reported in Nigeria?

1980

1983

1989

1985

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The office responsible for announcing the result of an election is known as

ballot officer

electoral officer

presiding officer

returning office

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The right of an individual to seek redress in a law court is categorized under

procedural

political

social

economic

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Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is based on the resolution of the

Human Right Watch

Amnesty International

League of Nations

United Nations Organization

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The principle that public servants cannot be held responsible for their official actions denotes

neutrality

anonymity

accountability

impartiality

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One of the reasons most HIV/AIDs patients are reluctant to disclose their status is because of

lack of sufficient public awareness

shortage of health counselors

the incurable nature of the aliment

fear of social stigmatization

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The green colour in the traffic light indicates

stop

get ready

be fast

go

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Democratic governance is usually characterized by

accessible employment opportunities

youth participation in governance

free, fair and credible elections

buoyant and competitive economy

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Government is the machinery established to manage the affairs of

peasants and students

the civil service

the state

strangers

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Which of the following is not a function of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)?

conducting periodic election

registration of political parties

recruitment of electoral officers

administering oath of office to elected officers

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A sense of right and wrong guiding s person’s action is known as

manner

action

conscience

attitude

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Which of the following system of government advocates equitable distribution of wealth?

socialism

aristocracy

plutocracy

theocracy

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The National Youths service Corps scheme was established in Nigeria in

1870

1971

1975

1973

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One of the civic responsibilities of a citizen is to obey

law books

constituted authority

bye law

edicts

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The nearest government to the people and an important means of promoting grassroots development is the

local government

unitary government

state government

federal government

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Franchise means right to

Vote and voted for

contest for political post

live in Nigeria

Join association

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The implication of positive commaunal relationship is that it

ensures obedience to constituted authority

promotes rural-urban drift

encourages ethnic diversity

promote solidarity and love

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In the civil service, cleaners, drivers and security belong to class

clerical

professional

messengerial

administrative

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Victims of human trafficking are usually compelled to engage in

visiting tourist sites

part-time studies

forced labour

lucrative employment

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The first executive president of Nigeria is/was

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

Shehu Shagari

Goodluck Jonathan

Nnamdi Azikiwe

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One major factor that attracts some Nigerians into human trafficking is

over-population related issues

influence of Western and social media

insatiable quest for quick wealth

influx of foreigners into the country

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A situation where most citizen fail to vote in election could be describes as political

socialization

legitimacy

culture

apathy

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The president belongs to _________ arm of the government

anti-crime

executive

judicial

legislative

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How many senators are elected from each state in Nigeria?

3

5

4

2

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To prevent the spread of HIV/AIDs, people should be encouraged to

engage in gainful employment

pursue higher education

marry very early in life

Avoid casual sexual activities

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The responsibility of protecting past and present high ranking government officials falls on _________

SSS

civil defense corp

police

army

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The most popular means through which citizens of a country can participate in politics is by

voting in elections

engaging in constructive critism

engages in political debates

being members of politics parties

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A representative of a commonwealth country in another member state is known as a/an

president

attach

ambassador

high commissioner

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When a constitution is difficult to amend, it is said to be

flexible

rigid

written

federal

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In democracy, lack of press freedom leads to the denial of freedom of

voting

association

movement

expression

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Citizenship status is acquired through

birth, naturalization, honorary and registration

birth, indigenization, colonization and referendum

association, convention, naturalization and incorporation

registration, inter-relationship, integration and declaration

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The most effective approach towards the elimination of sexually transmitted diseases is by

abstinence

withdrawal system

casual sex

use of condom

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One of the major barriers to national development is the

low poverty level

existence of multi-party system

persistent rural-urban migration

prevalence of corrupt practices

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The following are values that promote interpersonal relationship, except

properties

caring

tolerance

honest

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The “right to vote and be voted for” can only be enjoyed by Nigerian citizens who attain the age of

17

13

16

18

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The organisation with the motives and goals of helping people is called

social group

human right group

charity

pressure group

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Custom refers to __________

image of a country

sharing similar or common ethnic back ground

tradition or social value or patterns

a state of feeding of oneness among the people

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The structure of the Nigeria legislature is – in nature

federal

confederal

unitary

bicameral

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The upper legislative chamber of the National Assembly of Nigeria is also known as the

house of commons

honourable

house of lords

senate

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Civic societies are vital for the promotion of popular participation because they are

involved in political education

profit-oriented organization

engaged in development programmes

formidable oppositions to government

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