Civic Education Past Questions

Question 1

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It could be inferred from the cartoon in figure 1 that the activities of cult groups on campus may not be reduced by

Areligious instruction

Bcampaign against cultism

Crelevant legislation

Dbullet proof vest

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Question 2

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What does the boy in figure 1 need the bullet proof vest for?

Ademonstration

Bprotection

Cbattle

Dvengeance

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Question 3

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The cartoon in figure 1 is an evidence that cultism is

Aviolent in nature

Bterrorist in nature

Cmartial in nature

Dmilitant in nature

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Question 4

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The highest class in the public service is the?

Aclerical

Bmanipulative

Ctechnical

Dadministrative

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Question 5

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The public service can perform all these function except

Aadvice government on policy formulation

Bkeeping of government records

Cprovision of social services

Dbudget approval for implementation

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Question 6

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The smooth operation of the public service in Nigeria is being hampered by 

Adebt burden

Badequate training

Cprivatization

Dbribery and corruption

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Question 7

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An organised group that is independent of the state could be described as?

Acivil defence

Bpressure group

Ccommunity group

Dcivil society

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Question 8

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Which of the following may prevent a citizen from voting in a general election.

Alack of stable income

Bhigh cost of living

Cnon registration

Dpolitical neutrality

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Question 9

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The chapter IV of the 1999 constitution is about?

Acomposition of the national assembly

Bfundamental human rights

Cprocedures for the impeachment of the president

Dinformation of quorum in the senate

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Question 10

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Which of the following is not a major reason for political apathy

Apolitical violence

Bunfulfilled political promises

Cbad governance

Dcross carpeting phenomenon

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Question 11

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The most suitable type of democracy for a small village or community is 

Aconstitutional democracy

Bindirect democracy

Ccommunal democracy

Ddirect democracy

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Question 12

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It could be inferred from the dialogue that democracy encourages

Atolerance

Bdevelopment

Cjob creation

Ddelegated legislature

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Question 13

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The above dialogue shows that democracy could result into? 

Ainefficiency

Bcorruption

Cabsolute liberty

Dhigh cost of governance

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Question 14

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Operation of the rule of law could be undermined by?

Aexistence of civil society groups

Bexistence of free press

Cestablishment of administrative tribunal

Dencouragement of effective opposition

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Question 15

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A significant companion of the rule of law is the

Afusion of legislative and executive functions

Bsupremacy of the ordinary law

Cadoption of one party system

Denforcement of law by the legislature

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Question 16

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In a democratic government, franchise is given to all

Aparty members

Bresident adults

Cadult citizens

Dopinion leaders

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Question 17

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According to the 1999 constitution, sovereignty resides in the?

Acommand in charge of the armed forces

Bpeople who confer legitimacy on elected leaders

Cnational assembly which has power to make laws and amend the constitution

Dmilitary which can declare any law, null and of no effect

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Question 18

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Which of the following concepts can guarantee adherence to the rule of law

Apolitical immunity

Bpolitical gerrymandering

Cnational development

Drepresentative democracy

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Question 19

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A body established and entrusted with power and authority to direct the affairs of the state is called?

Afederal executive council

Bstate legislative council

Ctrusteeship

Dgovernment

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Question 20

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From the above report, a probable reason for the initial high crime rate in Aikara community was?

Apoor upbringing

Bcorruption

Cabject poverty

Dgreed

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