Social Studies Primary 4 Questions

Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary 4

Primary 4 Social Studies Quiz: Government and Society Questions
What is government?……………………………………………………………………………………

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Mention 2 levels of government.

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What is local government?……………………………………………………………………………..

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List two functions of government.

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Mention two basic social amenities.

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What is the full meaning of L.G.A? ………………………………………………………………………….

State the motto of Lagos State.

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State the motto of Island Builders Baptist School.

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What is separation of power?

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10 Mention two problems of local government.

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11 Who is the current executive governor of Lagos State?

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12 Mention two jobs that require division of labour.

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Mention two tiers of government you know.

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Who stopped the killing of twins? ……………………………………………………………………………

State one functions of legislative.

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Basic Science Primary 4 Questions

1. What is government?
   • Government is a system or organization that has the power to make and enforce laws, rules, and regulations within a society or country.
2. Mention 2 levels of government.
   • Federal government
   • State government
3. What is local government?
   • Local government is the level of government that is closest to the people and is responsible for governing specific local areas such as cities, towns, or districts.
4. List two functions of government.
   • Ensuring security and protection of citizens
   • Providing public services such as education and healthcare
5. Mention two basic social amenities.
   • Clean water supply
   • Electricity supply
6. What is the full meaning of L.G.A?
   • Local Government Area
7. State the motto of Lagos State.
   • “Centre of Excellence”
8. State the motto of Island Builders Baptist School.
   • The motto would need to be provided as it is specific to the school.
9. What is separation of power?
   • Separation of power refers to the division of governmental responsibilities into distinct branches (executive, legislative, and judicial) to prevent the concentration of power in one authority.
10. Mention two problems of local government.
    • Insufficient funding
    • Lack of autonomy
11. Who is the current executive governor of Lagos State?
    • The specific governor’s name would need to be provided as it may change over time.
12. Mention two jobs that require division of labour.
    • Manufacturing assembly line worker
    • Restaurant kitchen staff (chef, sous chef, line cooks)
13. Mention two tiers of government you know.
    • Federal government
    • Local government
14. Who stopped the killing of twins?
    • Mary Slessor, a Scottish missionary in Nigeria, played a significant role in stopping the killing of twins among the Efik people of Calabar.
15. State one function of the legislative.
    • Making laws for the country or state.

Comprehension and Grammar Questions for Primary 4 Students

1. What is government? a) A system of rules for a school b) An organization for selling goods c) A system that makes and enforces laws d) A type of weather phenomenon
2. Mention 2 levels of government. a) State and national b) School and church c) Market and hospital d) Village and town
3. What is local government? a) Government at the national level b) Government at the state level c) Government at the community level d) Government at the international level
4. List two functions of government. a) Providing healthcare and education b) Selling goods and services c) Organizing sports events d) Singing national anthem
5. Mention two basic social amenities. a) Internet and smartphones b) Clean water and electricity c) Books and toys d) Cars and bicycles
6. What is the full meaning of L.G.A? a) Local Government Assembly b) Local Government Area c) Lagos Government Area d) Large Government Association
7. State the motto of Lagos State. a) “Land of Opportunities” b) “Centre of Excellence” c) “Unity and Faith” d) “The Heartbeat of Nigeria”
8. What is separation of power? a) Power outages in a city b) Dividing government responsibilities into branches c) Combining all powers in one branch d) Dividing government into local areas
9. Mention two problems of local government. a) Insufficient funding and lack of autonomy b) Too much funding and excessive autonomy c) Perfect functioning and high popularity d) Strict laws and regulations
10. Who is the current executive governor of Lagos State? a) Akinwunmi Ambode b) Babajide Sanwo-Olu c) Bola Tinubu d) Olusegun Obasanjo
11. Mention two jobs that require division of labor. a) Farming and fishing b) Teaching and learning c) Cooking and eating d) Healthcare and engineering
12. Mention two tiers of government you know. a) Local and international b) State and national c) School and church d) Street and avenue
13. Who stopped the killing of twins? a) Mary Slessor b) Nelson Mandela c) Abraham Lincoln d) Mahatma Gandhi
14. State one function of the legislative. a) Making and enforcing laws b) Conducting elections c) Providing healthcare d) Building roads and bridges
15. What is the main purpose of government? a) To entertain people b) To educate children c) To provide security and services d) To sell goods and services