2024 Civic Education NECO SSCE (School Candidates) May/June

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Civic Education 1 - Objective Questions

  1. The primary function of the legislature is to
    1. confirm appointments made by executives.
    2. control government expenditure.
    3. investigate public grievances.
    4. makes laws.
    5. monitor government projects.
  2. Which of the following attributes promotes interpersonal relationship in the society?
    1. Awareness
    2. Desperation
    3. Reliability
    4. Smartness
    5. Truancy
  3. Which of the following is a cause of political apathy?
    1. Absence of formidable pressure group
    2. Form of government in practice
    3. Lake of ideology
    4. Party system
    5. Type of constitution adopted
  4. The constructive criticism of government policies depict
    1. active participation in politics.
    2. confidence in the political administration.
    3. hatred of the authority.
    4. indifferent attitude towards politics.
    5. non-acceptance of leaders.
  5. Which of the following is an effect of a failed family?
    1. Accountable leadership
    2. Buoyant economy
    3. Healthy citizenry
    4. Moral decadence
    5. Reduction in crime
  6. Parents can discourage abuse of drugs among youths by
    1. allowing them to participate in meaningful social programmes.
    2. encouraging them to have value for wealth.
    3. introducing them to alternative medical practices.
    4. motivating them to study medical courses.
    5. prescribing drugs for them.
  7. An example of a country practicing one party system is
    1. China
    2. France
    3. Germany
    4. Italy
    5. Kenya
  8. Responsible parenthood implies that, spouses recognise and perform their duties towards their___ effectively.
    1. ancestors
    2. community
    3. leaders
    4. neighbours
    5. offsprings
  9. The Headquarters of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency is located In
    1. Abuja.
    2. Calabar.
    3. Enugu.
    4. Lagos.
    5. Minna.
  10. The act of excessive use of substances is termed drug
    1. abuse.
    2. application.
    3. distribution.
    4. prescription.
    5. sales.
  11. The major role of NAFDAC is to
    1. coordinate all drug laws.
    2. eliminate all forms of illicit drugs.
    3. eradicate cultivation of narcotic plants.
    4. regulate the importation of foods and drugs.
    5. tackle the menace of drug trafficking.
  12. Popular participation can be achieved through the following means except
    1. consultation.
    2. debate.
    3. election.
    4. media.
    5. referendum.
  13. National Drug Law Enforcement Agency was established in
    1. 1988.
    2. 1989.
    3. 1990.
    4. 1991.
    5. 1992.
  14. The principle that prohibits public servants from participating in partisan politics is
    1. anonymity.
    2. expertise.
    3. expertise.
    4. neutrality.
    5. permanency.
  15. For a foreigner to be granted citizenship by naturalisation in Nigeria, the person must be
    1. a famous member of the society.
    2. a registered member in another country.
    3. less than eighteen years of age.
    4. of good and enviable character.
    5. willing to live and stay in his country of origin.
  16. A child born to Nigerian parents living abroad can acquire citizenship by.
    1. adoption
    2. birth
    3. conferment
    4. naturalisation
    5. registration
  17. A citizen who votes in an election is said to have performed a ________ obligation.
    1. cultural
    2. moral
    3. political
    4. religious
    5. social
  18. Engaging profitable venture is an example of ________ right.
    1. economic
    2. legal
    3. political
    4. social
  19. The fundamental requirement in a marital relationship is
    1. beauty.
    2. career.
    3. eloquence.
    4. tolerance.
    5. wealth.
  20. Intercommunal relationships can be promoted through
    1. competition.
    2. litigation.
    3. pride.
    4. reprisal.
    5. tranquility.
  21. An example of primary social group
    1. club.
    2. family.
    3. market.
    4. school.
    5. workplace.
  22. Political participation can be enhanced through
    1. academic qualifications.
    2. campaigns and rallies.
    3. demonstration and strikes.
    4. religious beliefs.
    5. youth empowerment
  23. The youth empowerment programme established by the administration of Goodluck Jonathan was
    1. National Economic Empowerment Development Strategy.
    2. National Poverty Eradication Programme.
    3. Nigerian Federal Government Programme to Empower Youth.
    4. Presidential Youths Empowerment Scheme.
    5. Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme.
  24. The following are features of representative democracy except
    1. electoral umpire.
    2. rule of law.
    3. selection of candidates.
    4. separation of powers.
    5. the constitution.
  25. Civil society groups aim at promoting _______ in the society.
    1. businesses
    2. equality
    3. peace
    4. polities
    5. respect
  26. Constitutional monarchy is practiced in
    1. Ghana
    2. Kenya
    3. Libya
    4. Morocco
    5. Nigeria
  27. National Poverty Eradication Programme was established in
    1. 1986.
    2. 1987.
    3. 1997.
    4. 1998.
    5. 1999.
  28. The principles and ideas cherished by society constitute
    1. behaviour.
    2. culture.
    3. fashion.
    4. religious belief.
    5. value system
  29. Which of the following is a product of skill acquisition programme?
    1. Banking
    2. Engineering
    3. Nursing
    4. Smithing
    5. Teaching
  30. Nigeria is presently operating the ________ republic and the ________ National Assembly.
    1. fifth/eighth
    2. fourth/tenth
    3. second/seventh
    4. sixth/eleventh
    5. third/ninth
  31. Conflicts can best be resolved through
    1. consultation.
    2. dialogue.
    3. litigation.
    4. medication.
    5. reconciliation.
  32. The willingness to accept the views and opinions of others even when they are against ours is
    1. harmony.
    2. honesty.
    3. love.
    4. patience.
    5. tolerance.
  33. The concern to promote the welfare of others is __ service.
    1. conditional
    2. domestic
    3. humanitarian
    4. public
    5. social
  34. Which of the following is an example of civil society organisation?
    1. Alliance for Democracy
    2. Campaign for Democracy and Human Rights
    3. Liberty Party
    4. National Teachers’ Institute
    5. Nigeria Shippers Council
  35. The major source of funding civil society organisations is through
    1. donations
    2. grants.
    3. loans.
    4. rates.
    5. taxes.
  36. Which of the following is not a benefit of popular participation?
    1. Citizens' welfare
    2. Good governance
    3. Quality service
    4. Social cohesion
    5. Youth restiveness
  37. Political apathy is usually caused by
    1. a free and democratic society.
    2. engaging in debates.
    3. failed electoral processes.
    4. good leadership.
    5. participating in campaigns.
  38. The ______ constitution was the first to provide for executive presidency in Nigeria.
    1. 1960
    2. 1963
    3. 1979
    4. 1989
    5. 1999
  39. The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles defines
    1. determination.
    2. diligence.
    3. integrity.
    4. justice.
    5. selflessness.
  40. Which of the following organisations is non-governmental?
    1. Independent National Electoral Commission
    2. National Boundary Commission
    3. National Broadcasting Corporation
    4. Nigeria Labour Congress
    5. Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation
  41. Drug abuse is associated with
    1. having psychological depression.
    2. high level of excitement.
    3. increased work performance.
    4. socialising with people.
    5. urge for achieving success.
  42. The traffic sign coded with red circle depicts
    1. do not overtake.
    2. one-way
    3. pedestrian cross
    4. stop.
    5. turn.
  43. Adherence to road signs can lead to
    1. free flow of traffic.
    2. loss of lives and property.
    3. loss of man-hour.
    4. road accident.
    5. traffic jam.
  44. Protecting critical national assets is the major duty of the
    1. Armed Forces
    2. Directorate of State Security Services.
    3. Nigeria Customs Service.
    4. Niger Police
    5. Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
  45. Political apathy can be discouraged through
    1. cohesion
    2. intimidation
    3. manipulation
    4. rehabilitation
    5. socialisation
  46. Which of the following could hinder development in society?
    1. Deceit
    2. Endurance
    3. Harmony
    4. Peace
    5. Tolerance
  47. Obedience to rules and regulations without being coerced is
    1. diligence.
    2. discipline.
    3. humility.
    4. integrity.
    5. tolerance.
  48. The political culture of a country is said to be participatory, if
    1. aristocracy is practiced.
    2. franchise is operated.
    3. one partly system operates.
    4. political actors are imposed.
    5. there is autocratic leadership.
  49. A bill passed by the National Assembly and assented by the executive president becomes
    1. act of parliament.
    2. bye-law.
    3. constitutional law.
    4. customary jurisprudence.
    5. delagated legislation
  50. Which of the following is not a function of the judicial arm of government?
    1. Formulating foreign policies
    2. Interpreting law
    3. Punishing offender
    4. Safeguarding citizens’ rights
    5. Settling of disputes
  51. A structural association aimed at forming cooperation among people is

Civic Education 2 - Theory Questions

Section A - National Ethics, Discipline, Rights and Obligations

    1. Define youth empowerment.
    2. Itemise and explain four ways that the youths can be empowered,
    1. What is community service?
    2. Mention and explain four benefits of community service.
    1. Define the term democracy.
    2. Write and explain four characteristics of representative democracy.

Section B - Emerging Issues In The Society

  1. Question 4
    1. Sub-question a
    2. Sub-question b
    3. Sub-question c
    4. Sub-question d
  2. Question 5
    1. Sub-question a
    2. Sub-question b
    3. Sub-question c
    4. Sub-question d
  3. Question 6
    1. Sub-question a
    2. Sub-question b
    3. Sub-question c
    4. Sub-question d

Section C - Governmental System and Processes

  1. Question 7
    1. Sub-question a
    2. Sub-question b
    3. Sub-question c
    4. Sub-question d
  2. Question 8
    1. Sub-question a
    2. Sub-question b
    3. Sub-question c
    4. Sub-question d
  3. Question 9
    1. Sub-question a
    2. Sub-question b
    3. Sub-question c
    4. Sub-question d
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