First Term Mid Term Test Civic Education JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Mid-Term Assessment and Break (Week 7)

Subject: Civic Education
Class: JSS 2
Term: First Term
Week: 7

Assessment Components:

Part A: Objective Questions

(20 fill-in-the-blank questions with options a, b, c, d)

1. Contentment means being __________ with what you have.
   a) satisfied
   b) frustrated
   c) angry
   d) jealous
2. One of the consequences of lack of contentment is __________.
   a) peace
   b) crime
   c) wealth
   d) development
3. A disciplined person always __________ the rules.
   a) breaks
   b) ignores
   c) follows
   d) fights
4. The act of showing respect to others is a sign of __________.
   a) indiscipline
   b) discipline
   c) laziness
   d) pride
5. A person who disobeys school rules may face __________.
   a) reward
   b) punishment
   c) promotion
   d) a gift
6. Courage means being __________ in the face of danger or difficulty.
   a) fearful
   b) timid
   c) bold
   d) weak
7. Moremi of Ife is an example of a __________ person in history.
   a) dishonest
   b) courageous
   c) lazy
   d) weak
8. __________ is the ability to control one’s behavior and actions.
   a) Discipline
   b) Indiscipline
   c) Contentment
   d) Courage
9. A federal system of government divides power between __________ and state governments.
   a) local
   b) foreign
   c) central
   d) city
10. The Nigerian constitution is an example of a __________ document.
    a) verbal
    b) written
    c) oral
    d) none
11. In a federation, states have some level of __________.
    a) control
    b) freedom
    c) autonomy
    d) chaos
12. The central government handles __________ matters like defense.
    a) residual
    b) exclusive
    c) concurrent
    d) basic
13. Power shared by both the central and state governments is called __________ power.
    a) residual
    b) exclusive
    c) concurrent
    d) shared
14. Courageous people stand up for __________.
    a) injustice
    b) crime
    c) their rights
    d) failure
15. Discipline helps to maintain __________ in society.
    a) peace
    b) chaos
    c) disorder
    d) laziness
16. The act of disobeying rules can lead to __________.
    a) punishment
    b) reward
    c) success
    d) praise
17. Madam Tinubu was a courageous leader in __________.
    a) Lagos
    b) Zaria
    c) Ife
    d) Opobo
18. Lack of contentment leads to __________.
    a) peace
    b) crime
    c) success
    d) promotion
19. A __________ person respects the laws of the land.
    a) disciplined
    b) dishonest
    c) lazy
    d) disobedient
20. Power not mentioned in the constitution is called __________ power.
    a) exclusive
    b) residual
    c) concurrent
    d) basic

Part B: Theory Questions

(20 short answer questions covering key concepts)

1. Define contentment.
2. Mention two effects of lack of contentment in society.
3. What is discipline?
4. List two attributes of a disciplined person.
5. What are school rules and regulations?
6. State two consequences of disobedience to school rules.
7. Explain the meaning of courage.
8. Name two types of courage.
9. Mention one courageous person in Nigerian history.
10. What is a federation?
11. Why do countries adopt a federal system of government?
12. What is the role of the central government in a federation?
13. Explain the difference between exclusive and concurrent powers.
14. What is residual power?
15. How does discipline contribute to national development?
16. What are the effects of indiscipline on society?
17. Give one example of a federal state other than Nigeria.
18. Mention two examples of courageous women in Nigerian history.
19. What is power sharing in a federation?
20. How can citizens promote discipline in their communities?

Part C: True or False Questions

(20 True or False statements)

1. Contentment means being satisfied with what you have. True
2. Lack of contentment leads to happiness. False
3. Discipline is the ability to control one’s actions. True
4. Disobeying school rules is a form of discipline. False
5. Courage means being bold and fearless. True
6. Madam Tinubu was a courageous leader from Ife. False
7. A federal system divides power between the central and local governments. False
8. Exclusive powers belong to both the federal and state governments. False
9. Residual powers are reserved for the state governments. True
10. Indiscipline leads to peace and order in society. False
11. Following rules helps to promote discipline in schools. True
12. Jaja of Opobo is known for his lack of courage. False
13. The Nigerian constitution is an oral document. False
14. Power-sharing in a federation helps prevent the centralization of power. True
15. Discipline is essential for maintaining order in society. True
16. Courage is not needed for leadership. False
17. Nigeria practices a federal system of government. True
18. Concurrent powers are shared between the central and state governments. True
19. Residual powers are handled by the federal government. False
20. Indiscipline has no consequences in society. False

Part D: Fill-in-the-Gap Questions

(20 fill-in-the-blank questions without multiple-choice options)

1. Contentment means being __________ with what you have.
2. Lack of __________ can lead to crime and corruption.
3. __________ is the ability to control one’s actions and follow rules.
4. A disciplined person always __________ the rules.
5. One consequence of disobeying school rules is __________.
6. Courage is being __________ in the face of fear.
7. Moremi of Ife is known for her __________.
8. __________ means power is shared between the central and state governments.
9. The Nigerian __________ is the highest law of the land.
10. The central government handles __________ powers like defense and foreign policy.
11. Residual powers are managed by the __________ governments.
12. Power-sharing helps prevent the __________ of power in a federation.
13. __________ is the foundation of a peaceful and orderly society.
14. Indiscipline leads to __________ in schools and communities.
15. A courageous person stands up for __________ even in difficult situations.
16. __________ is a federal state in Africa, just like Nigeria.
17. Madam Tinubu was a __________ leader in Lagos.
18. The sharing of power between the federal and state governments is called __________.
19. The __________ outlines the powers of different levels of government in Nigeria.
20. A federation has __________ power levels, namely the federal and state governments.

This mid-term assessment covers key topics like contentment, discipline, courage, and the characteristics of a federal system. It evaluates students through a mix of objective, theory, true or false, and fill-in-the-gap questions to ensure a thorough understanding of the concepts taught so far.

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FIRST TERM MID TERM TEST

Subject: Civic          

Class: JSS 2           Time:

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES

1. Discipline is ——- (a) Ability to exercise self-control (b) Ability to obey rules and regulations (c) all of the above (d) None of the above
2. A courageous person is one who is ——— (a) Friendly (b) Kind (c) Brave (d) Lazy.
3. One of these is an attribute of integrity. (a) wealth (b) Smartness (c) Holiness (d) contentment.
4. A man who saves a young lady from drowning displays. (a) Financial courage (b) Physical Courage (c) Moral courage (d) Spiritual Courage. 
5. A quality of being honest and having strong moral principles is called ———– (a) Honesty (b) discipline () integrity d) Boldness.
6. One of these is not an attribute of contentment. (a) Satisfaction (b) In discipline (c) Humility (d) Lack of greed.
7. The tiers of government in Nigeria are ————, ———— and —————-. (a) Legislature, executive judiciary. (b) Federal, legislature, state (c) executive, Local government, state (d) Federal, state, Local government.
8. One of these is a present person of integrity (a) JOHN (b) Prof. Ngozi Okonjo-iweala (c) Ima-obong okon (d) Late chief Obafemi awolowo.
9. One of these is an effect of lack of contentment on the society. (a) Reading (b) peace (c) Corruptuion (d) Development and progress
10. Attributes of discipline are all these except ——– (a) moderation (b) self- control (c) Disrespect Of rules and regulations. (d) Perseverance.
11. A person that commits a crime is called a ______ (a) criminal (b) crime (c) punishment (d) judge
12. Empowerment of youth helps to _____ (a) prevent crimes (b) increase crimes (c) overlook crimes (d) educate crimes
13. Crimes are _______ under laws of a country (a) punishable (b) beaten (c) depressed (d) commendable
14. Security means _____ (a) freedom from home (b) freedom from government (c) freedom from danger threat (d) freedom from peer group influence
15. The crime of getting money from people through deceitful means is called _____ (a) rape (b) killing (c) frauds (d) treason
16. ________ involves diverting public funds for private use (a) money transfer (b) open finance (c) embezzlement (d) division of money
17. Taking something that belongs to someone else is a common crime known as _____ (a) forgery (b) battering (c) theft (d) murder
18. ______ is an act which is forbidden by the law of the land (a) crime (b) criminal (c) crime (d) cries 
19. The inspector general of police is to head of the police while chief of defence staff is to head ____ (a) army (b) the navy (c) the air force (d) the military
20. Crimes will be drastically reduced when parents perform their duties as expected (a) all of the above (b) no (c) false (d) true
21. The following are forms of accidents in school except (a) Burns from fire or chemicals (b) Cuts from blade (c)Hitting of student eyes by a teacher (d) Take the victim to sick bay
22. The situation where people interact in large or small groups is known as ____ (a) Cultism (b)School (c)Group behaviour (d)Press club 
23. Any substance which when taken alters the body system either positively or negatively is known as (a) Hard drug (b)Drug abuse (c)Soft drug (d)Drug 
24.  Which among the following is not cause of drug abuse (a) Education (b) To Imitate others (c)Frustration (d)Form of relaxation 
25. The following are consequence of cultism except ____ (a)Killing (b)Desire for respect (c)Examination malpractice (d) Break down of social values 
26. Which of these is not causes of poverty (a)Good pay for workers (b)ill health (c)reckless spending (d)Bad life styles 
27. Poverty subjects it’s victim to ____ (a)free qualitative education (b)Good pay to workers (c)Low quality of life (d) raising a large family 
28. The following are ways of abusing drug except (a)habitual taking of drug (b)Taking drugs according to doctor’s prescription  (c) Exceeding the dosage prescribed by doctor (d) Frequent use of sleep inducing drug 
29. The inability to meet or provide the basic necessities of life is known as? (a) drug abuse (b)Cultism (c)Education (d)Poverty 
30. Any form of organization whose activities are not known to the general public and are carried out at odd hours of the day is known as  (a) Cultism (b) Poverty (b) Examination malpractice (d)Accident