Civic Education JSS 1 Second Term Examination

Week 12: Examination of Topics Covered This Term

EXAM INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

Instructions for Teachers:

1. Ensure the exam environment is quiet and free from distractions.
2. Check that all students have their required materials (pen, pencil, and eraser).
3. Explain the exam rules clearly before students start writing.
4. Monitor students closely to prevent any form of malpractice.
5. Report any case of cheating immediately.
6. Do not assist students in answering questions.
7. Collect all answer scripts before students leave the hall.

Instructions for Students:

1. Sit properly and avoid talking during the exam.
2. Do not copy from another student’s work.
3. Keep your exam paper clean and neat.
4. Follow all instructions given by the teacher.
5. Raise your hand if you have a question; do not talk to others.
6. If caught cheating, your exam may be canceled.
7. Stay in your seat until the teacher collects your paper.

PART A: OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS (Choose the correct answer a, b, c, or d)

1. National values help in _____.
   a) Destroying society
   b) Promoting good behavior
   c) Encouraging crime
   d) Making people lazy

2. A citizen is a person who _____.
   a) Lives in another country
   b) Is legally recognized as a member of a country
   c) Travels often
   d) Does not pay taxes

3. One of the duties of a citizen is _____.
   a) Stealing
   b) Paying taxes
   c) Disobeying laws
   d) Ignoring government rules

4. The right to vote is an example of _____.
   a) Social right
   b) Economic right
   c) Political right
   d) Religious right

5. A person born in Nigeria to Nigerian parents is a citizen by _____.
   a) Registration
   b) Naturalization
   c) Birth
   d) Law

6. A person can become a citizen through _____.
   a) Watching TV
   b) Naturalization
   c) Laziness
   d) Breaking the law

7. The obligation to respect other people’s rights is called _____.
   a) Responsibility
   b) Carelessness
   c) Disobedience
   d) Punishment

8. A right is something that a citizen _____.
   a) Must do
   b) Is allowed to enjoy
   c) Should avoid
   d) Can ignore

9. One consequence of not performing duties is _____.
   a) A peaceful society
   b) Lawlessness
   c) Development
   d) Unity

10. One way to promote good values is through _____.
    a) Education
    b) Corruption
    c) Stealing
    d) Ignorance

11. One of the benefits of being a citizen is the right to _____.
    a) Disobey the law
    b) Vote in elections
    c) Avoid paying taxes
    d) Ignore government rules

12. A person who breaks the law may be _____.
    a) Rewarded
    b) Punished
    c) Praised
    d) Ignored

13. Which of the following is NOT a duty of a citizen?
    a) Obeying the law
    b) Paying taxes
    c) Engaging in corruption
    d) Voting in elections

14. The three types of rights are _____.
    a) Political, social, and economic
    b) Civil, political, and illegal
    c) Religious, cultural, and physical
    d) Economic, cultural, and unlawful

15. One importance of rights is that they _____.
    a) Make people lazy
    b) Help citizens live freely
    c) Allow people to disobey the law
    d) Stop development

16. A citizen has the responsibility to respect the rights of _____.
    a) Only family members
    b) Only government officials
    c) Everyone in society
    d) No one

17. Which of the following is NOT a national value?
    a) Honesty
    b) Corruption
    c) Hard work
    d) Patriotism

18. Citizens must pay taxes because _____.
    a) It helps the government provide services
    b) It makes them richer
    c) It is optional
    d) It is illegal

19. The right to education means every child should _____.
    a) Stay at home
    b) Go to school
    c) Start working early
    d) Ignore teachers

20. A person who follows the law and performs duties is a _____.
    a) Responsible citizen
    b) Lawbreaker
    c) Dishonest person
    d) Corrupt official

21. When a person is given citizenship through legal application, it is called _____.
    a) Naturalization
    b) Birthright
    c) Deportation
    d) Disqualification

22. A country without good values will experience _____.
    a) Peace and unity
    b) Lawlessness and crime
    c) Development and progress
    d) Honesty and fairness

23. Which of these is an economic right?
    a) Right to own property
    b) Right to worship
    c) Right to vote
    d) Right to break the law

24. Citizens have the right to express their opinions through _____.
    a) Violence
    b) Freedom of speech
    c) Lies and rumors
    d) Destroying public property

25. Which of the following is NOT an obligation of a citizen?
    a) Voting in elections
    b) Engaging in crime
    c) Respecting the law
    d) Paying taxes

26. The main purpose of a government is to _____.
    a) Steal from citizens
    b) Maintain law and order
    c) Make people suffer
    d) Promote disobedience

27. What is the duty of a citizen during elections?
    a) Sell their votes
    b) Ignore the elections
    c) Vote wisely
    d) Cause violence

28. One way to promote good values in society is through _____.
    a) Corruption
    b) Education
    c) Cheating
    d) Dishonesty

29. A person who refuses to obey traffic rules may cause _____.
    a) Road safety
    b) Accidents
    c) Peace
    d) Development

30. Which of the following is a consequence of non-performance of duties?
    a) Peaceful society
    b) Lawlessness and disorder
    c) Economic growth
    d) National unity

PART B: THEORY QUESTIONS (Short Answer Questions)

1. Define citizenship.
2. List three ways of becoming a citizen of a country.
3. What are national values?
4. Explain the difference between place of birth and place of origin.
5. Give two examples of political rights.
6. What are the obligations of a citizen?
7. Mention two duties of a responsible citizen.
8. Why is education important in promoting values?
9. What happens when people refuse to obey laws?
10. What are social rights?
11. What does it mean to be a responsible citizen?
12. How can young people promote good values in society?
13. Mention two types of citizenship.
14. What is the consequence of not paying taxes?
15. What does the government do to people who break the law?
16. Give two ways a person can become a Nigerian citizen.
17. What role does the media play in civic education?
18. Why should people vote in elections?
19. Mention two ways the government can protect citizens’ rights.
20. Define naturalization.
21. What is corruption?
22. Give one reason why law enforcement is important.
23. What is an obligation?
24. Why should students obey school rules?
25. List two duties of a student in school.
26. How does paying taxes help the government?
27. Give one example of a social right.
28. Why should we respect elders?
29. What should citizens do when they see someone breaking the law?
30. Why is honesty an important value?

PART C: TRUE OR FALSE QUESTIONS

1. Citizens should not obey the laws of their country. (False)
2. The right to life is a social right. (True)
3. A person can be a citizen of two countries at the same time. (True)
4. Paying taxes is optional for citizens. (False)
5. Political rights include the right to own property. (False)
6. Good values promote peace and development. (True)
7. A citizen must not vote in elections. (False)
8. Stealing is an example of a good value. (False)
9. Education helps in building responsible citizens. (True)
10. The government should not protect citizens’ rights. (False)
11. A responsible citizen obeys traffic rules. (True)
12. National values help to create a better society. (True)
13. A foreigner can never become a citizen of another country. (False)
14. Corruption is a good value. (False)
15. Every citizen has a duty to obey the laws of the country. (True)
16. The government does not need taxes to function. (False)
17. People should be allowed to do whatever they want without consequences. (False)
18. Voting in an election is a political right. (True)
19. Honesty is a good national value. (True)
20. A person can become a citizen by naturalization. (True)
21. The duty of obeying laws is not important. (False)
22. Education is a right every child should enjoy. (True)
23. Corrupt leaders are good examples to follow. (False)
24. A responsible citizen helps in community development. (True)
25. Paying taxes helps the government provide services. (True)
26. A country with bad values will develop quickly. (False)
27. A country needs good citizens to progress. (True)
28. It is okay to break the law if no one is watching. (False)
29. Every citizen has the right to education. (True)
30. A citizen can have no duties. (False)

PART D: FILL IN THE GAPS QUESTIONS (Without Options)

1. A citizen must always _____ the laws of the country.
2. The process of becoming a citizen by application is called _____.
3. The right to work and earn money is an example of _____ rights.
4. Every citizen has the duty to obey _____.
5. One of the types of citizenship is _____.
6. A person becomes a citizen by birth when born in a country to _____ parents.
7. Paying _____ helps the government provide public services.
8. Respecting elders is an example of a good _____.
9. One duty of a student in school is to _____ teachers.
10. The right to vote is a _____ right.
11. A responsible citizen must not engage in _____.
12. The process of becoming a citizen by long-term residence is called _____.
13. Obeying the law helps to maintain _____ in society.
14. The government provides _____ to protect the rights of citizens.
15. A citizen who does not pay taxes is breaking the _____.
16. One of the consequences of not obeying laws is _____.
17. A democratic government allows citizens to _____ their leaders.
18. Citizens must participate in community _____ to help their society grow.
19. The three types of rights are _____, _____, and _____.
20. A country without laws and order will experience _____.
21. The right to education allows every child to go to _____.
22. An obligation is a duty that every citizen must _____.
23. The process of granting a foreigner citizenship is called _____.
24. When people do not obey traffic rules, it can lead to _____.
25. Honesty and hard work are examples of good _____.
26. A citizen has the right to be treated _____ under the law.
27. It is the duty of a citizen to defend the country in times of _____.
28. A child born in a country to foreign parents may become a citizen by _____.
29. One way to promote national values is by teaching them in _____.
30. The Nigerian constitution guarantees the rights of every _____.

This exam format is clear, simple, and well-structured for better readability and understanding by JSS 1 students.