Mid Term Test Social Studies Primary 4 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Mid-Term Assessment: Social Studies

Class: Primary 4
Term: Second Term
Week: Week 7
Age: 8–9 years

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Topics Covered:

1. Citizenship: Conditions for becoming a Nigerian citizen.
2. The concept of government.
3. Local government in Nigeria.
4. Problems of local government and their solutions.
5. The concept of state government.
6. Separation of power and functions.

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Part A: Objective Questions (Multiple Choice)

Instruction: Choose the correct option from the given alternatives.

1. Citizenship refers to:
   a) Ownership of property
   b) Membership of a country
   c) Buying goods in a country
   d) Voting in another country
2. One of the duties of the government is to:
   a) Sleep in the office
   b) Build roads and schools
   c) Sell goods in markets
   d) Ignore citizens
3. The head of the local government is called:
   a) Governor
   b) Chairman
   c) Minister
   d) President
4. A law passed by the government is called a:
   a) Rule
   b) Decision
   c) Constitution
   d) Treaty
5. The separation of power helps to:
   a) Reduce corruption
   b) Concentrate power in one person
   c) Ignore laws
   d) Close schools
6. The legislative arm of government is responsible for:
   a) Making laws
   b) Judging cases
   c) Enforcing laws
   d) Building schools
7. The judicial arm of government:
   a) Builds roads
   b) Enforces the law
   c) Interprets the law
   d) Makes laws
8. One problem of local government is:
   a) Lack of funds
   b) Too much money
   c) Overemployment
   d) Good infrastructure
9. A solution to the problems of local government is:
   a) Corruption
   b) Good management of resources
   c) Refusal to pay workers
   d) Ignoring the people
10. Who is the head of the state government?
    a) President
    b) Minister
    c) Governor
    d) Local government chairman
11. A Nigerian citizen can vote at the age of:
    a) 10 years
    b) 18 years
    c) 21 years
    d) 16 years
12. The three arms of government include:
    a) Police, military, and judiciary
    b) Executive, legislative, and judiciary
    c) Education, health, and judiciary
    d) President, governor, and chairman
13. The __________ is the highest court in Nigeria.
    a) High Court
    b) Supreme Court
    c) Magistrate Court
    d) Customary Court
14. Local government is closest to the:
    a) President
    b) People
    c) Ministers
    d) Army
15. A person can become a Nigerian citizen through:
    a) Voting
    b) Marriage
    c) Corruption
    d) Schooling
16. The executive arm of government:
    a) Makes laws
    b) Enforces laws
    c) Interprets laws
    d) Changes the constitution
17. Who is responsible for maintaining peace in the state?
    a) Teachers
    b) Governors
    c) Citizens
    d) Judges
18. The constitution is:
    a) A set of laws guiding a country
    b) A storybook
    c) A list of names
    d) A type of government
19. Which of these is NOT a function of government?
    a) Providing security
    b) Building hospitals
    c) Sleeping in the office
    d) Making laws
20. Problems of local government include:
    a) Good governance
    b) Corruption
    c) Regular funding
    d) Proper education

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Part B: Theory Questions (Short Answers)

Instruction: Answer the following questions in your own words.

1. Define citizenship.
2. Mention three conditions for becoming a Nigerian citizen.
3. What is the meaning of government?
4. State two duties of the local government.
5. Explain the importance of separation of power.
6. What are the three arms of government?
7. Mention one problem faced by local governments.
8. Suggest one solution to the problems of local government.
9. Who is the head of the state government?
10. What is the role of the judiciary in Nigeria?
11. Mention two benefits of being a Nigerian citizen.
12. List two functions of the legislative arm of government.
13. What is the main duty of the executive arm of government?
14. How does the judiciary help in maintaining law and order?
15. Mention one way citizens can support the government.
16. What is the meaning of the constitution?
17. Why is local government considered close to the people?
18. Explain one problem of local government in Nigeria.
19. List two functions of state government.
20. Define separation of power.

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Part C: True or False Questions

Instruction: Write “True” or “False” for each statement.

1. Citizenship means being a member of a country.
2. The judiciary makes laws in Nigeria.
3. The executive arm of government interprets laws.
4. Local government is the highest level of government.
5. The governor is the head of the state government.
6. Separation of power prevents misuse of power.
7. The legislative arm enforces laws.
8. The president is part of the executive arm of government.
9. Lack of funds is a problem faced by local governments.
10. The constitution is a storybook.
11. Every Nigerian citizen has the right to vote.
12. Local government builds markets and roads.
13. The judiciary ensures laws are obeyed.
14. A person can become a citizen by naturalization.
15. State governments oversee education in their states.
16. Corruption is not a problem in local government.
17. The constitution is a guide for how the government operates.
18. The National Assembly is part of the judiciary.
19. The separation of power is important for fairness.
20. Governors work closely with local government chairmen.

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Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions

Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the correct answers.

1. The __________ is responsible for making laws.
2. A __________ is a member of a country.
3. The __________ ensures laws are interpreted fairly.
4. The __________ arm of government enforces laws.
5. One problem of local government is __________.
6. The __________ is the head of the state government.
7. Citizens have the right to __________ during elections.
8. The __________ builds primary schools and health centers.
9. __________ of power divides government roles into three.
10. A Nigerian citizen can vote at the age of __________.
11. The __________ settles disputes in courts.
12. Lack of __________ affects local government performance.
13. The __________ arm of government makes budgets.
14. One solution to local government problems is __________.
15. The highest court in Nigeria is the __________.
16. The __________ ensures laws are obeyed.
17. The __________ oversees the state’s education system.
18. __________ prevents one arm from having total control.
19. State governments collect __________ taxes.
20. The three arms of government are __________, __________, and __________.

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This assessment provides a balanced approach, testing factual recall, understanding, and critical thinking in line with the Lagos State curriculum