First Term Examination Questions Civic Education JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 13
Week 13: Examination of the Topics Covered in the First Term
Subject: Civic Education
Class: JSS 2
Term: First Term
Week: 13
Instructions for Teachers and Students:
For Teachers:
- Ensure the exam hall is set up to prevent cheating.
- Supervise students closely to discourage any form of malpractice.
- No student should be allowed to copy or exchange answers.
- Collect all unauthorized materials such as textbooks or mobile phones before the exam begins.
For Students:
- Read and understand the instructions before answering any questions.
- Do not talk or share answers during the exam.
- Use only your knowledge to answer the questions; do not cheat.
- Any student caught cheating will be penalized according to school rules.
- Write your answers clearly and legibly.
Part A: Objective Questions
(30 fill-in-the-blank questions with options a, b, c, or d)
- Contentment means being __________ with what you have.
a) happy
b) satisfied
c) frustrated
d) annoyed - Lack of contentment can lead to __________.
a) peace
b) success
c) crime
d) wealth - __________ helps us control our actions and obey rules.
a) Courage
b) Discipline
c) Anger
d) Fear - A person with __________ can face fear and danger.
a) laziness
b) courage
c) sadness
d) weakness - Moremi of Ife is an example of a __________ person in Nigerian history.
a) cowardly
b) courageous
c) greedy
d) dishonest - The Nigerian system of government is a __________.
a) monarchy
b) dictatorship
c) federation
d) anarchy - In a federation, power is shared between the central and __________ governments.
a) foreign
b) state
c) military
d) international - __________ powers are only exercised by the central government.
a) Residual
b) Concurrent
c) Exclusive
d) Ordinary - State governments handle __________ powers.
a) concurrent
b) exclusive
c) residual
d) traditional - One consequence of indiscipline is __________.
a) peace
b) lawlessness
c) order
d) progress - Obeying school rules promotes __________.
a) respect
b) fighting
c) violence
d) chaos - Courage allows people to make __________ decisions.
a) weak
b) unfair
c) brave
d) dishonest - __________ is the foundation of a peaceful society.
a) Indiscipline
b) Contentment
c) Corruption
d) Laziness - The Nigerian constitution is a __________ document.
a) written
b) oral
c) false
d) secret - __________ powers are shared between the central and state governments.
a) residual
b) exclusive
c) concurrent
d) traditional - Moremi of Ife was known for her __________.
a) greed
b) laziness
c) courage
d) dishonesty - Federation is a system where power is __________.
a) taken
b) shared
c) stolen
d) ignored - A disciplined student __________ school rules.
a) breaks
b) respects
c) avoids
d) forgets - Indiscipline leads to __________.
a) order
b) peace
c) chaos
d) justice - The central government handles __________ powers.
a) exclusive
b) residual
c) traditional
d) limited - A __________ person is satisfied with what they have.
a) greedy
b) content
c) angry
d) sad - Lack of discipline in schools causes __________.
a) learning
b) success
c) chaos
d) joy - Courageous leaders stand up for __________.
a) justice
b) crime
c) laziness
d) dishonesty - __________ means being happy with what you have.
a) Fear
b) Contentment
c) Laziness
d) Anger - __________ is a system where power is shared between central and state governments.
a) Democracy
b) Monarchy
c) Federation
d) Dictatorship - Lack of contentment can lead to __________ behavior.
a) peaceful
b) greedy
c) disciplined
d) happy - __________ is the ability to face danger without fear.
a) Laziness
b) Courage
c) Dishonesty
d) Sadness - A disciplined student follows __________.
a) rules
b) no one
c) bad habits
d) criminals - The Nigerian constitution provides for a __________ system of government.
a) federal
b) unitary
c) communist
d) military - Residual powers are handled by the __________ governments.
a) central
b) state
c) local
d) foreign
Part B: Theory Questions
(30 simple short answer questions)
- What is contentment?
- Mention one consequence of lack of contentment.
- Define discipline.
- State two effects of discipline in schools.
- What is courage?
- Give one example of a courageous person in Nigerian history.
- What is a federation?
- Mention one importance of discipline in society.
- Define exclusive powers.
- What are residual powers?
- Mention two effects of indiscipline.
- What is the importance of school rules?
- Why is courage important in leadership?
- Mention two characteristics of a federation.
- What are concurrent powers?
- How does discipline promote peace in society?
- What is the Nigerian constitution?
- Explain one effect of lack of contentment.
- How does indiscipline affect society?
- What role does the central government play in a federation?
- Define indiscipline.
- Why is contentment important in life?
- What is the role of courage in decision-making?
- Give an example of a residual power.
- Mention one benefit of obeying school rules.
- What is the role of state governments in a federation?
- Why is courage important in difficult situations?
- Explain one consequence of indiscipline in schools.
- Mention one exclusive power of the central government.
- Why is contentment important in building a peaceful society?
Part C: True or False Questions
(30 True or False questions)
- Contentment means being satisfied with what you have. True
- Lack of contentment leads to peace and happiness. False
- Discipline means following rules and controlling behavior. True
- Courageous people always avoid fear. False
- Moremi of Ife is an example of a lazy leader. False
- Federation is a system where power is shared. True
- Exclusive powers are only for state governments. False
- Residual powers are handled by the central government. False
- Lack of discipline can lead to chaos in schools. True
- Indiscipline promotes order and development. False
- The Nigerian constitution is an oral document. False
- A federal system shares power between levels of government. True
- Courageous leaders are afraid of difficult decisions. False
- Obeying rules promotes peace in society. True
- The central government controls exclusive powers. True
- Indiscipline leads to better learning in schools. False
- Jaja of Opobo was a courageous leader in Nigeria. True
- Concurrent powers are only handled by state governments. False
- Discipline helps to maintain peace in schools. True
- A federal system allows states to have their own powers. True
- Indiscipline is the ability to control one’s actions. False
- Lack of contentment leads to crime and unhappiness. True
- Courage helps people face danger without fear. True
- Contentment means always wanting more than you have. False
- A disciplined person disobeys rules. False
- Courage is important for making tough decisions. True
- School rules exist to create chaos. False
- Indiscipline leads to success and peace. False
- A federal system only has one level of government. False
- Residual powers belong to state governments. True
Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions
(30 fill-in-the-blank questions without options)
- __________ means being satisfied with what you have.
- A person with __________ faces danger without fear.
- Lack of contentment can lead to __________.
- The Nigerian constitution is a __________ document.
- __________ powers are handled by the state governments.
- The central government handles __________ powers.
- __________ is the ability to control one’s actions.
- __________ promotes peace in society.
- Indiscipline in schools leads to __________.
- The Nigerian system of government is a __________.
- A courageous leader makes __________ decisions.
- School rules promote __________ among students.
- Contentment is important for __________.
- Courage is needed to face __________ situations.
- In a federation, power is shared between the central and __________ governments.
- Moremi of Ife was a __________ leader.
- Lack of __________ leads to crime.
- A disciplined person __________ rules.
- __________ is one effect of indiscipline in society.
- __________ is a system where power is shared.
- The constitution of Nigeria provides for a __________ system of government.
- Obeying school rules promotes __________.
- Indiscipline leads to __________ in schools.
- Residual powers are handled by __________ governments.
- Concurrent powers are shared between the central and __________ governments.
- Lack of contentment promotes __________.
- A federal system allows states to have their own __________.
- Courage helps leaders make __________ decisions.
- Obeying laws is important for __________ in society.
- A __________ person is satisfied with what they have.
This exam will test students’ understanding of key concepts covered in the first term, with a focus on encouraging independent thinking and applying their knowledge without resorting to any form of exam malpractice.