Third Term Examinations JSS 3 Civic Education

Examination malpractices may lead to a repeat of the subject or suspensions don’t be involved.

 Subject: CIVIC EDUCATION      Duration: 2HRS    Class: JSS 3

1.The willingness to work hard and give your energy and time to a job or activity is called(A)spiritual(B)commitment(C)brave(D)hard work

2 The rule of law is(A)supremacy of the law over every citizen in a country(B)human right protection(C)supremacy of the law over the rich(D)securing lives and properties of the citizens

3.Democracy is(A)a system of government which all people in a country can vote to elect their representatives in government(B)a group of people who are looking for job(C)an individual who makes final use of goods and services(D)none of the above

4.The road sign light that shows”red”means(A)go(B)get ready(C)stop(D)drive fast

5………….is the manipulation of electoral process by the candidates, political parties and electoral commission(A)electoral malpractices(B)Forms of election(C)consequences of election(D)none of the above

6.The institution that is responsible for the prosecution of drug traffickers and drug abuse is called?(A)EFCC(B)ICPC(C)NECO(D)NDLEA

7.The speaker of the Lagos state House of Assembly is(A)Hon.Yakubu Dogara(B)Dr.Bukola Saraki(C)Hon Mudashiru Obasa(D)Hon Bello Aminu

8.A courageous person is one who is(A)friendly(B)fighter(C)brave(D)lazy

9.The symbols of authority for the legislative arm of government are……….and………(A)mace and gravel(B)coat of arms and national flag(C)wig and scale of justice(D)constitution and Bible

10.Who propounded the theory of rule of law?(A)Obafemi Awolowo(B)Abraham Lincoln(C)Professor A.V Dicey(D)Dr.Nnamdi Azikwe

11.The form of electoral malpractices include the following except(A)free and fair election(B)election rigging(C)thuggery(D)bribery and corruption

12.The body which has the responsibility to organize and conduct election in Nigeria is(A)political parties(B)pressure group(C)democratic institution(D)Independent National Electoral Commission

13.Nigeria became a republic in the year(A)1960(B)1962(C)1963(D)1964

14.The first written constitution in Nigeria is(A)macpherson constitution(B)Clifford Constitution (C)Lyttleton constitution(D)A and B

15.To be eligible to vote, you have to be……….in Nigeria(A)16 years(B)18years(C)20 years(D)22

16………..is a document that contains the rules and regulation governing a country (A)convention (B)manifesto(C)institution(D)constitution

17.Which of the arms of government is responsible for interpretation and application of law(A)Executive(B)Legislature(C)Judiciary(D)Governors

18.Lagos state is made up of how many local government(A)15(B)20(C)25

19.The main function of the police is?(A)to fight war(B)to maintain law and order in the society(C)to collect bribe(D)to block traffic movement

20.The government that is closer to the people is(A)federal government(B)state government (C)local government(D)A and C

21.Being a citizen of two countries at the same time is called(A)dual citizenship (B)renunciation (C)honorary citizenship(D)citizenship by birth

22.The following are the attribute of discipline except (A)self control (B)moderation (C)perseverance (D)intolerance

23.Lord lugard amalgamated the Northern and Southern protectorates of Nigeria in (A)1950 (B)1941 (C)1914(D)1960

24.The abduction of over 200 girls in Nigeria occurred in which town? (A)Benin (B)Sapele (C)Usen (D)Chibok

25.A program and policies of a political party is called (A)manifesto (B)campaign (C)rally (D)constitution.

26.Negative behavior simply means? (a) unjustifiable behaviors (b) social unacceptable behavior (c) social unpopular behavior (d) socially accepted behavior

27.Right attitude will lead to (a) high attitude (b) wrong attitude (c) high attitude (d) low attitude 

28.Census figure can be used for all the following except (a) knowing a country population size (b) planning for the budget (c) knowing the number of a political party (d) getting aids from international bodies.

29.All these are principle of rule of law except (a) principle of a partiality (b) principle of fair hearing (c) principle of supremacy of the law (d) principle of right to appeal

30.Human right are normally entrenched in the (a) political party manifestos (b) constitution (c) pressure group (d) law report 

31.Positive behavior can be encouraged by (a) stealing public funds (b) rigging elections (c) displaying good leadership (d) promoting materialism

32.An official trained purposely to count the number of people during population census is (a) counter (b) countillor (c) demophy (d) demographer

33.One of the consequences of lack of cooperation is  (a) conflict (b) oneness(c) understanding (d) progress

34.The act of doing the same thing without changing is called (a) integrity (b) commitment (c) consistency (d) trust.

35.Which of these creates sense of belonging in a team? (a) Sharing of ideas (b)Selfishness (c) Caring for each team member (d) Hiding of information

36.Which of these is not a citizen’s right in Nigeria? (a) Right to life, (b) Right to fair hearing (c) Right to vote (d) Right to infringe other people’s rights

37.Working together to achieve a common goal for the good of everyone is also known as (a) Team work (b) Team spirit (c) Togetherness (d) Cooperation.

38.Which of these is not true about values? (a) they dictate our behavior to others (b) they influence our goals in life (c) they makes us unhappy and unfulfilled  (d) they promotes good relationship in the society

39.Right to vote during the election is a (a) civil right (b) voting right (c) democratic right (d) election right

40.Trust is associated with (a) confidence (b) integrity (c) love (d) religion

41.Which of these is not a negative behavior n(a) Bunkering (b) forgery (c) African time mentality (d) Transparency.

42.Dishonesty is manifested through the following except (a) Impersonation (b) Examination malpractice (c) constructively criticizing government (d)  Embezzlement of public funds.

43.One of these is a characteristic of honesty (a) Fraudulence (b) Truthfulness (c) Disloyalty (d) Love of money.

44.Which of these is very important for cooperation in the society (a) Selfishness (b) Unity (c) Dishonesty (d) Love of money.

45.Which of these is a form of dishonesty? (a) Fighting in the public (b) Cheating in examination (c) Disobedience to parents. (d) Failure to help others.

46.The rule of law can be strengthened through (a) Independence of judiciary (b) High cost of litigation (c) prolonged prosecution of offenders (d) Immunity clause in the constitution

47.Relationship can end due to all these except (a) Death of partner (b) Separation (c) Divorce (d) Unconditional love.

48.All these are attributes of right attitude to work except (a) punctuality (b) Commitment (c) Regularity (d) Independent of judiciary.

49.All these would help in making the rule of law to work except (a) Fair trial of suspects (b) practice of separation of power (c) Delayed justice (d) Independent of judiciary.

50.All these show lack of modesty except (a) Flamboyant dressing (b) Extravagant life style (c) Love for one in town mansions (d) Simple lifestyle.

51.A follower who obeys the law made by the leader for the good of the society is showing the trait of: (a) Diligence (b) commitment (c) Loyalty (d) Obedience.

52.Which of these is not a method of protecting human rights? (a) Media coverage (b) Protest match (c) Hunger strike (d) Street riots.

53.Which of these indicates the true practice of rule of law in a democratic setting? (a) Independent of the judiciary (b) Violation of human rights (c) Arbitrary arrest of opposition party members (d) Non existence of separation of power.

54.All these are associated with honesty except (a) Fair of God (b) Loyalty (c) Being reliable (d) Misuse of funds.

55.Loving our nation more than other nation is termed (a) Nepotism (b) Patriotism (c) Fraternity (d) Favouritism.

56.One of these is a negative behavior in the society(A)friendship(B)dishonesty(C)giving(D)discipline

57.The ability to do something dangerous or to face pain or opposition without showing fear is(A)contentment(B)discipline(C)courage(D)integrity

57.Democracy originated from(A)Greece(B)USA(C)Ghana(D)Japan

58.The first elected Nigeria president was(A)Nnamdi Azikiwe(B)Tafawa Balewa(C)Obafemi Awolowo(D)Shehu Shagari

59.Lagos state was created in(A)1960(B)1967(C)1970(D)1979

60.The two attributes of integrity are(A)hatred and contentment(B)Goodwill and justice(C)principle and integrity(D)probity and honesty.

THEORY.: Answer Only 10 Questions 

1. State five functions of INEC
2. Outline five importance of free and fair election
3. What is free and fair election?
4. Highlight five criteria for conducting a free and fair election in Nigeria 
5. Define community service 
6. Highlight five reasons for participating in communal service.
7. What is election? 
8. State five functions of election
9. Write briefly on
   • (A)Primary election
   • (B)Bye Election
   • (C)Primary election
   • (D)Indirect election
10. Define Pillars of democracy
11. List four (4) Pillars of democracy
12. Mention three arms of government
13. Mention three tiers of government
14. What is marriage
15. State four (4) purposes of marriage
16. Define the term illiteracy
17. Identify the (4) causes of literacy
18. Define election?
19. Mention (4) types of election
20. Define the term “Democracy”
21. Mention (4) important of democracy
22. Identify five (S) forms of electoral malpractices
23. Mention five (5) causes of electoral malpractices in
    Nigeria.