JSS 2 THIRD TERM EXAMINATION Civic Education

CLASS: J.S.S.2 SUBJECT: Civic Education

INSTRUCTION: Underline the correct answer

1. In democracy, ultimate power belongs to the _________ a. Leader b. representative c. lawyer d. people
2.  All these are qualification for voting in Nigeria except ____ a. citizenship b. age c. residence d. sex
3.  The best thing to do when your right is violated is to _________a. go to media b. feel bad c. electorate d. go to court
4. In Nigeria, for a single term, the president is constitutionally required to spend ______ a. 6 years b. 5 years c. 3 years d. 4 years
5. The national anthem has _________stanzas a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 2
6. The minimum voting age in Nigeria is __________ a. 18 years b. 15 years c. 30 years d. 23 years
7.  Which of these is the most important to you? A. right to life B. right to voteC. right to dignity d. right to religion
8.  Nigeria is practicing _______party system a. Multi b. one c. two d. ten
9.  One of the consequences of choosing a candidate to represent people in Government through voting is _________a. election b. representative c. Democracy d. registration
10. The process of choosing a candidate to represent people in government Though voting is ________a. election b. representative c. democracy (d)Registration
11. Which of these is an arm of government (a) Legislature (b)Judiciary (c) Executive
12. Which is a quality of a good leader (a) Obey rules and regulations (b) Humility (c) violent in nature.
13. Which is not a consequence of bad leadership? (a) Civic Unrest (b) Economic hardship (c) Forwardness.
14. Which is not a function of government? (a) Maintenance of law and order (b) Protection of right of citizen (c) Provision of daily food
15. Which is not a need for check & balance in government (a) To prevent one arm from being powerful (b) To empower sectors (c) To ensure stability in government.
16. Punishment of law breaking includes? (a) Withdrawal of rights (b) Opposition of tyranny (c) Promotion of steady progress.
17. Which is the quality of a good leader? (a) Disciplined (b) Dishonest (c) Arrogant.
18. What does the rule of law mean? (A)Supremacy of the law (b) Lawlessness.
19. Nigeria got its independence on (a)1^st October 1962 (b) 1^st October 1960 (c)22^nd October 1960
20. Cheating during examination is called (a)examination duty (b)examination malpractice (c)cooperation
21. The right to work in order to earn a living is (a) cultural right (b) Economic right (c) political right
22. The right to have a decent life in the community is (a) social right (b) cultural right (c) civil right
23. The right that enables us to relate meaningfully with other members of society is (a) civil rights (b) Social rights (c) Economic rights
24. The role of law means (a) rule to be disobeyed (b) rules stated outs (c) supremacy of the law
25. Which body conducts voter registration? (a) Electoral commission (b) voter’s commission (c) President
26. Which is not a process of voting of (a) held in smaller units (b) education or electorates (c) not counting the votes after election
27. When was the Federal Electoral Commission (a) 1978 (b) 1976 (c) 1979
28. Who established the national Electoral Commission (a) Gen. Shehu Shagari (b) Gen. Muritala Muhammed (c) Gen. Ibrahim Babaginda
29. Who appointed Chief Dangogo to head National Electoral Commission (a) Sanni Abacha (b) Olusegun Obasanjo (c) Muritala Muhammed
30. Election helps select people that will govern us (a) true (b) false (c) all of the above

Theory

1. State four consequences of bad leadership and followership (ii) Qualities of a good leader
2. Define Government
3. State the arms of government
4. State three functions of government
5. Define law
6. Mention 6 benefits of rule of law

SECTION D Answer any three questions from this section

1. Outline 5 important of election
2.  Outline 5 procedures for voting
3. What is the constitution?
4. List 3 sources of constitution
5. List 3 types of elections
6. What is supremacy of the constitution?
7. List and explain 5 types of values you know