Civic Education Past Questions

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Question 1
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The composition of National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria could be termed

Aunicameral
Bcollegial
Cbicameral
Dhierarchical
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Question 2
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The head of the judicial arm of government in Nigeria is the

AChief justice
BSupreme leader
CChief of staff
DChief Magistrate
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Question 3
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From which of the following sources are constitutional provisions not derived?

AStatutory sources
BCustomary sources
CJudicial Precedence
DStory book
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Question 4
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One of the major complaint against the public service is

AInefficiency
BVictimization
CDiscrimination
DElection rigging
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Question 5
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Which of the following is not a problem of civil society?

ALeadership struggle
BPoor funding
CPlanning to capture political power
DEmbezzlement of funds
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Question 6
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Use the diagram above to answer the question

The major function of the activity of the occupiers of the marked x in the diagram is to

Ainterpret laws.
Bexecute policies.
Cmake bye laws
Dformulate policies
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Question 7
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Use the diagram above to answer the question


In the democratic government structure, the portion marked x in the diagram is occupied by

Apress
Bjudiciary
Ccivil societies
Dpolitical parties
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Question 8
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The organizations working against dictatorship and mounting of campaigns for effective civil rule are called

Aprofessional bodies.
Breligious institutions
Ccivil societies
Dpolitical parties
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Question 9
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A situation where only 35% of 80 million registered voters participated in a general election, is an indication of political

Ainstability
Bexclusiveness
Capathy
Dsocialization
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Question 10
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All the following are aims of youth empowerment scheme except

AReduction of youth delinquency
BPromotion of self-reliance
CMaximization of profit
DBuilding of self-esteem
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Question 11
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One major reason some Nigerian youths join cult groups is

Ainadequate religious and moral instruction
Bpoor welfare programme for students.
Cinadequate support from guardians and parents.
Dprevalence of corruption among political elites
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Question 12
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The officials of the administrative agency of the state that are most active in governance belongs to the

ALegislative organ
BJudicial organ
CExecutive organ
DCivil societies
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Question 13
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Which of the following is not a function of the judicial arm of government?

AInterpretation of the law
BJudicial review
CChecking of arbitrariness
DInitiation of bills
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Question 14
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Use the dialogue below to answer the question.

Tim: Jim, let's go to the hospital and confirm our HIV status.
Jim: Really? Does my face resemble that of someone with HIV ? After all, I am too poor to engage in illicit sex, drug abuse nor keep numerous partners like you do.
Tim: It is more than what you think, Jim. You suffer other noticeable symptoms which makes me suspicious of your status.
Jim: Okay, just to satisfy your curiosity, let's go.

Individual like Jim in the story above who believe HIV carriers are selective, can get enlightenment through
 

Aeffective fasting and prayer.
Byouth empowerment programme.
Csex and civic education.
Dpopular participation.
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Question 15
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Use the dialogue below to answer the question.

Tim: Jim, let's go to the hospital and confirm our HIV status.
Jim: Really? Does my face resemble that of someone with HIV ? After all, I am too poor to engage in illicit sex, drug abuse nor keep numerous partners like you do.
Tim: It is more than what you think, Jim. You suffer other noticeable symptoms which makes me suspicious of your status.
Jim: Okay, just to satisfy your curiosity, let's go.


From the above dialogue, noticeable symptoms Tim must have observed about Jim include the following except

Aprofuse night sweats.
Bpersistent diarrhoea.
Cincrease in appetite
Dusual fatigue
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Question 16
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Which of the following criminal act is most commonly perpetrated by cult members?

AProstitution
BMoney Laundering
CCorruption
DViolence
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Question 17
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Democracy is important because it

Aaccommodates popular participation.
Baccommodates political apathy.
Cencourages operational bureaucracy.
Dbreeds ethnic competition and rivalry.
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Question 18
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An activity meant to promote and protect the interest of a country is

Aunitarianism
Bcommunism
Ccommunalism
Dnationalism
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Question 19
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Interpersonal relationship is promoted through the following ways except

Aconfrontation
Bhealthy competition
Cco-operation
Dcommunal living
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Question 20
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Use the quotation below to answer the question.

If you cannot beat them, join them.


Through which of the following means can the effect of the above quotation on the society be rectified?

ACompulsory communal service
BStrengthening of the constitution
CReorientation of values
DDistribution of relief materials during emergency
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