First Term Mid Term Test Civic Education Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Civic Education Primary 4 First Term Week 7: Mid-Term Assessment and Break

Subject: Civic Education
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 7
Age: 8 years
Topic: Mid-Term Assessment
Sub-topic: Assessment and Review
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives: By the end of the assessment, pupils should be able to:

1. Demonstrate their understanding of topics covered so far through objective and theory questions.
2. Distinguish between true and false statements related to the content.

Part A: Objective Questions (30 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions)

1. Governance refers to the way a country is _______.
   a) Ruled
   b) Managed
   c) Forgotten
   d) Lost
2. Good governance ensures _______ for all citizens.
   a) Transparency
   b) Secrecy
   c) Confusion
   d) Neglect
3. A type of governance where the people elect their leaders is called _______ governance.
   a) Democratic
   b) Authoritarian
   c) Monarchical
   d) Totalitarian
4. The branch of government that makes laws is called the _______.
   a) Legislative
   b) Executive
   c) Judicial
   d) Military
5. The _______ branch interprets the laws and ensures they are followed correctly.
   a) Judicial
   b) Legislative
   c) Executive
   d) Local
6. An example of good governance is _______ of public resources.
   a) Misuse
   b) Management
   c) Neglect
   d) Abuse
7. Providing good roads is a function of the _______.
   a) Government
   b) School
   c) Church
   d) Hospital
8. A government type where one person rules is called a _______ government.
   a) Monarchy
   b) Democracy
   c) Republic
   d) Anarchy
9. _______ is a type of government where people elect representatives to make decisions for them.
   a) Representative Democracy
   b) Dictatorship
   c) Feudalism
   d) Communism
10. The _______ branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws.
    a) Executive
    b) Legislative
    c) Judicial
    d) Educational
11. To stop bribery, governments should increase _______.
    a) Transparency
    b) Secretiveness
    c) Confusion
    d) Ignorance
12. Providing electricity is a function of the _______ government.
    a) Federal
    b) Local
    c) Private
    d) School
13. The branch that makes policies and laws is the _______.
    a) Legislative
    b) Executive
    c) Judicial
    d) Educational
14. A type of government where power is shared between national and local authorities is called _______ government.
    a) Federal
    b) Unitary
    c) Autocratic
    d) Oligarchic
15. Good governance involves _______ of government activities.
    a) Openness
    b) Secrecy
    c) Confusion
    d) Neglect
16. The type of governance where the citizens vote on all major decisions is called _______ democracy.
    a) Direct
    b) Indirect
    c) Representative
    d) Absolute
17. The _______ branch of government is tasked with interpreting the laws.
    a) Judicial
    b) Executive
    c) Legislative
    d) Administrative
18. Provision of schools is a function of the _______ government.
    a) Local
    b) National
    c) Private
    d) International
19. _______ is a type of government where a small group of people hold power.
    a) Oligarchy
    b) Monarchy
    c) Democracy
    d) Republic
20. A government where leaders are elected by the people is called a _______ government.
    a) Democratic
    b) Dictatorial
    c) Theocratic
    d) Absolute
21. The branch of government that implements laws is the _______.
    a) Executive
    b) Legislative
    c) Judicial
    d) Regulatory
22. To improve public services, governments should focus on better _______ of resources.
    a) Management
    b) Misuse
    c) Neglect
    d) Abuse
23. One characteristic of good governance is _______ of information to the public.
    a) Transparency
    b) Secrecy
    c) Confusion
    d) Withholding
24. The government’s role in providing health clinics is an example of _______ function.
    a) Social
    b) Economic
    c) Political
    d) Cultural
25. An example of economic governance is managing _______ resources.
    a) Financial
    b) Natural
    c) Human
    d) Social
26. A government where one person holds all power is a _______ government.
    a) Autocratic
    b) Democratic
    c) Republic
    d) Federal
27. The _______ branch of government creates laws.
    a) Legislative
    b) Executive
    c) Judicial
    d) Administrative
28. Good governance includes providing _______ services like water and electricity.
    a) Public
    b) Private
    c) Specialized
    d) Restricted
29. The branch of government that resolves disputes and interprets laws is the _______.
    a) Judicial
    b) Executive
    c) Legislative
    d) Regulatory
30. One way to combat corruption is by increasing _______ in government operations.
    a) Transparency
    b) Secrecy
    c) Confusion
    d) Ignorance

Part B: Theory Questions (20 Short Answer Questions)

1. Define governance in your own words.
2. What are the three main branches of government? Briefly describe each.
3. Explain what good governance means.
4. Describe one function of the federal government.
5. How does transparency help in reducing corruption?
6. What are two types of government systems? Explain each briefly.
7. Identify one characteristic of good governance and explain its importance.
8. How can community involvement benefit government functions?
9. Explain the role of the legislative branch of government.
10. What are two problems faced by the government?
11. How can the executive branch of government improve public services?
12. Describe the role of the judiciary in government.
13. What is the difference between a democratic and an autocratic government?
14. Why is it important for the government to provide basic services like electricity and water?
15. What are some methods to increase public participation in government?
16. Explain the function of the local government.
17. How can education help in preventing corruption?
18. What is the role of the executive branch in enforcing laws?
19. How can government management of public resources be improved?
20. What are some ways to ensure accountability in government?

Part C: True or False Questions (10 True or False Questions)

1. The legislative branch of government interprets laws. (True/False)
2. Bribery and corruption can be stopped by increasing transparency. (True/False)
3. The executive branch is responsible for creating laws. (True/False)
4. One characteristic of good governance is secrecy. (True/False)
5. Community involvement is not important for effective governance. (True/False)
6. A monarchy is a type of government where power is held by one person. (True/False)
7. Providing health clinics is a function of the local government. (True/False)
8. The judicial branch of government makes laws. (True/False)
9. Increasing public awareness can help in reducing corruption. (True/False)
10. Economic governance deals with the management of financial resources. (True/False)

Conclusion

• Review the answers with the class and discuss any misconceptions.
• Reinforce key concepts from the assessment to ensure understanding.

Constitutional/democratic government

Constitutional government can be regarded as government based on the constitution of the country. It can also be called democratic government. It is a government that is formed through elections. It has a fixed tenure of office which means that the government spends a specific period when elected.

In Nigeria, elections are held every four years. The 1999 Federal Republic of Nigeria Constitution states clearly that elections are to be held every four years to change government. Nigeria thus practises constitutional ordemocratic government

Kinds of constitutional government

A constitutional government could either be presidential or parliamentary.

The features of parliamentary government and presidential government are as follows:

Parliamentary government

1. This system of government is headed by the prime minister.
2. The executive and the legislative arms of government are not separated. They are fused.
3. The prime minister, who is the head of the executive, is also a member of the legislature.
4. The Lord Chancellor in Britain, where this system of government is practised, is a member of the three arms of government.
5. There is no separation of powers in this system of government. Britain is a good example of countries practising the parliamentary system.

Presidential government

1. This form of government is headed by a president elected by the people.
2. He rules for a fixed period, e.g. four years or five years.
3. The three arms of government are separate in their composition. That is one person cannot belong to two arms of government at the same time.
4. There is separation of powers in this system of government. Nigeria is practising this system of government.

Evaluation:

1. Explain the meaning of government.
2. Explain traditional form of government.
3. What is constitutional form of government?
4. Identify three differences between the traditional and constitutional forms of government.
5. What is oligarchy?

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