Understanding Civic Education for Primary 5 Students
1. Who is a bad leader?
- A bad leader is someone who doesn’t listen to others and is selfish, thinking only about themselves.
2. Two characteristics of a bad leader
- They don’t listen to others, ignoring ideas and feelings.
- They are selfish, caring only about their own benefits.
3. What is government?
- Government is a group of people who make and enforce rules for a country or community.
4. Who is the current governor of Lagos State?
- The current governor of Lagos State is [Governor’s Name].
5. Who is the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria?
- The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is [President’s Name].
6. Explain monarchy as a system of government
- Monarchy is when a king or queen rules a country because they were born into a royal family.
7. Write out the three arms of government
- Executive, Legislature, Judiciary.
8. List the three arms of government
- Executive: Enforces laws.
- Legislature: Makes laws.
- Judiciary: Interprets laws.
9. The _______________ is the government at the grassroots.
- The Local Government is the government at the grassroots level, like community leaders.
10. The arm _______________ of government interprets the law.
- The Judiciary arm of government interprets the law to ensure fairness.
11. The head of the judiciary at the federal level is the _______________ of the federation.
- The head of the judiciary at the federal level is the Chief Justice of the Federation.
12. The _______________ arm of government makes law.
- The Legislature arm of government makes laws that everyone must follow.
13. Explain separation of powers in government
- Separation of powers means dividing government roles so no group has too much power, like having different jobs for fairness.
14. What is Democracy?
- Democracy is when people choose their leaders by voting, like we do in elections.
15. List two consequences of disloyalty
- Loss of trust: People may not trust disloyal ones.
- Punishment: Breaking rules can lead to consequences or punishment, like timeouts or loss of privileges.
Subject: Civic Education
Class: Primary 5
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What is government?……………………………………………………………………………………
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Who is the current governor of Lagos State? …………………………………………………………..
Who is the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria?………………………………………
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Explain monarchy as a system of government……………………………………………………………
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Write out the three arms of government
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List the three arms of government
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The ……………………………………………………………….. is the government at the grassroot.
The arm ………………………………………………… of government interpretes the law.
The head of the Judiciary at the federal level is the …………………………..of the federation.
The …………………………….……………………. arm of government makes law.
Explain separation of powers in government …………………………………………………..
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What is Democracy?……………………………………………………………………………………..
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List two consequences of disloyalty
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Who is a bad leader?
A bad leader is someone who does not listen to others and does not care about the people they lead.
Two characteristics of a bad leader
- Doesn’t listen to others
- Doesn’t care about the people they lead
What is government?
Government is a group of people who make and enforce rules for a country or community.
Who is the current governor of Lagos State?
The current governor of Lagos State is (please check for the current governor’s name).
Who is the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria?
The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is (please check for the current president’s name).
Explain monarchy as a system of government
Monarchy is when a king or queen rules a country. They usually inherit their position from their family.
Write out the three arms of government
- Executive
- Legislature
- Judiciary
List the three arms of government
- Executive
- Legislature
- Judiciary
The ___________ is the government at the grassroots.
The Local Government is the government at the grassroots.
The arm ___________ of government interprets the law.
The Judiciary arm of government interprets the law.
The head of the judiciary at the federal level is the _______________ of the federation.
The head of the judiciary at the federal level is the Chief Justice of the Federation.
The ______________ arm of government makes law.
The Legislature arm of government makes law.
Explain separation of powers in government
Separation of powers means dividing the roles of making laws, enforcing laws, and interpreting laws among different branches of government so no one group has too much power.
What is Democracy?
Democracy is a system of government where people choose their leaders through elections.
List two consequences of disloyalty
- Loss of trust
- Punishment or consequences for breaking rules
For example, the Executive arm of government is like the school principal who enforces rules, the Legislature arm is like our school council that makes new rules, and the Judiciary arm is like our teacher who interprets and explains the rules to us.
Knowing who our leaders are, like the governor of Lagos State and the president of Nigeria, helps us stay informed about our community and country. Monarchy is like having a king or queen as our leader, and democracy is when we get to choose our leaders through voting, like in our school elections.
Knowing who our leaders are, like the governor of Lagos State and the president of Nigeria, helps us stay informed about our community and country. Monarchy is like having a king or queen as our leader, and democracy is when we get to choose our leaders through voting, like in our school elections.
Understanding separation of powers teaches us that no one person or group should have too much power, which keeps things fair for everyone. Lastly, being loyal means following the rules and supporting our leaders, and not being loyal can lead to losing trust or facing consequences.
Who is a bad leader?
- A bad leader is someone who doesn’t listen to others and only cares about themselves. 🚫
Two characteristics of a bad leader
- Doesn’t listen to others: They ignore ideas and feelings of others.
- Selfish: They only think about what benefits them, not the group. 🙅♂️
2. What is government?
- Government is a group of people who make rules and decisions for a country or community. 🏛️
3. Who is the current governor of Lagos State?
- The current governor of Lagos State is [Governor’s Name]. 🌍
4. Who is the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria?
- The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is [President’s Name]. 🇳🇬
5. Explain monarchy as a system of government
- Monarchy is when a king or queen rules a country because they were born into a royal family. Example: The United Kingdom. 👑
6. Write out the three arms of government
- Executive, Legislature, Judiciary 📜
7. List the three arms of government
- Executive: They enforce laws.
- Legislature: They make laws.
- Judiciary: They interpret laws. ⚖️
8. The _______________ is the government at the grassroots.
- The Local Government is the government at the grassroots level, like community leaders. 🏘️
9. The arm _______________ of government interprets the law.
- The Judiciary arm of government interprets the law to ensure fairness. 🏛️⚖️
10. The head of the judiciary at the federal level is the _______________ of the federation.
- The head of the judiciary at the federal level is the Chief Justice of the Federation. 👨⚖️
11. The _______________ arm of government makes law.
- The Legislature arm of government makes laws that everyone must follow. 📜
12. Explain separation of powers in government
- Separation of powers means dividing government roles so no group has too much power. Example: President (Executive), Congress (Legislature), Courts (Judiciary). 🏛️
13. What is Democracy?
- Democracy is when people choose their leaders by voting. Example: Elections in Nigeria. 🗳️
14. List two consequences of disloyalty
- Loss of trust: Others may not trust or rely on disloyal people.
- Punishment: Breaking rules can lead to consequences or punishment. ⚠️
1. Who is a bad leader?
a) Someone who listens to others
b) Someone who doesn’t care about others
c) Someone who shares with others
d) Someone who helps others
2. Two characteristics of a bad leader are:
a) Listening to others and caring about their needs
b) Ignoring others and being selfish
c) Sharing ideas and being kind
d) Helping others and being friendly
3. What is government?
a) A group of people who make and enforce rules
b) A group of people who ignore rules
c) A group of people who play games
d) A group of people who follow rules
4. Who is the current governor of Lagos State?
a) [Governor’s Name]
b) [President’s Name]
c) [Prime Minister’s Name]
d) [Mayor’s Name]
5. Who is the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria?
a) [Governor’s Name]
b) [President’s Name]
c) [Prime Minister’s Name]
d) [Mayor’s Name]
6. Monarchy is a system of government where:
a) People choose their leaders through voting
b) Leaders inherit their positions from family
c) Leaders are elected for a limited time
d) Leaders make all decisions alone
7. The three arms of government are:
a) Executive, President, Prime Minister
b) Legislative, Judiciary, Monarchy
c) Executive, Legislature, Judiciary
d) Governorate, Monarchy, Congress
8. The government at the grassroots is the:
a) Federal Government
b) Local Government
c) State Government
d) National Government
9. The arm of government that interprets the law is the:
a) Executive
b) Legislature
c) Judiciary
d) Monarchy
10. The head of the judiciary at the federal level is the:
a) President
b) Chief Justice of the Federation
c) Governor
d) Mayor
11. The arm of government that makes law is the:
a) Executive
b) Legislature
c) Judiciary
d) Monarchy
12. Separation of powers in government means:
a) Combining all powers in one group
b) Dividing roles among different branches
c) Ignoring laws
d) Changing leaders often
13. Democracy is a system where:
a) Leaders are chosen by birthright
b) People choose their leaders through voting
c) Leaders rule without elections
d) Leaders stay in power forever
14. Consequences of disloyalty can include:
a) Loss of trust and rewards
b) Gaining more responsibilities
c) Being praised by others
d) Getting more privileges
15. The arm of government responsible for enforcing laws is the:
a) Executive
b) Legislature
c) Judiciary
d) Monarchy
