JS 3 CIVIC EDUCATION PAST QUESTIONS (BECE) HomeJSS 3/BECE Exam Past QuestionsJS 3 CIVIC EDUCATION PAST QUESTIONS (BECE) 0% BECE/JSCE (CIVIC EDUCATION) BECE CIVIC EDUCATION APP These are Civic Education Past Questions. 60 questions will be picked at random from the question bank. You have 40 minutes to answer all the questions. You can use the NEXT button to move to the next question, use the PREV button to move to the previous question, the CLEAR button to clear any answer of your choice and you have the FINISH button to end the exam if you choose to. Any question not answered before the end of the exam time, will be marked as wrong and the exam will end by itself. so try to attempt all questions on time. Goodluck! School Portal Nigeria 1 / 80 The full meaning of INEC is ___________ Independent National Electoral Commission Internal National Economic Commission International National Electoral Commission Institution National Electoral Commission 2 / 80 Which of these is the correct definition of citizenship? a citizen does not enjoy any right at all all of the above a citizen is a person who is recognized by law as a member of a country citizen is a person that is not recognized by law as a member of a country 3 / 80 The green colour in the traffic light indicates stop get ready go be fast 4 / 80 The duties shared among federal and state is called concurrent residual exclusive none of the above 5 / 80 Democracy is ______________ a system of government which all people in a country can vote to elect their representatives in government a group of people who are looking for job none of the above an individual who makes final use of goods and services 6 / 80 Civic Education teaches the citizen to know the way of the people in the society the constitution of the country the rights and privileges the constitution allow them to enjoy and obey deviant behaviour in the society 7 / 80 Rights of consumers includes one of the following they have right to choose the goods that serve them better they do not have the right to correct wrong actions All of the above they have no right to live in healthy environment 8 / 80 Which one is responsible for election at state level NEC FEC ND SEIC 9 / 80 Which way can electoral malpractices be prevented they should not release election result on time voters must obey the laws guiding elections the stakeholders in the election must perform their roles with fear the votes should be counted at homes 10 / 80 The abduction of over 200 girls in Nigeria occurred in which town? Salem Chibok Chibrum Sabongida 11 / 80 Which of the following is a feature of democracy? dictatorship military government one party system one man, one vote 12 / 80 One major effect of lack of contentment is greediness satisfaction discipline humility 13 / 80 Which of the following is NOT true of a peaceful society? obeying rules and regulations maintenance of peace breakdown of law and order safety of lives and properties of citizens 14 / 80 Which of the following bodies is responsible for defending the country against external aggression? Civil Defence the Army Police Custom 15 / 80 A courageous person is one who is _____________ none of the above friendly fighter brave 16 / 80 Which is NOT among the factors that promote good value system? integrity trust dishonesty tolerance 17 / 80 Nigeria Civil War came to an end in _________ 1970 1960 1954 1963 18 / 80 Northern Nigeria and Southern Nigeria were amalgamated to form Nigeria in ____________ 1940 1914 1960 1934 19 / 80 The following are attribute of discipline EXCEPT __________ self-control modesty moderation indiscipline 20 / 80 Law should apply to everyone irrespective of who you are. This implies ____________ for hearing principle for hearing principle right to appeal concurrent equity before the law 21 / 80 _________ is necessary to eradicate poverty violence stealing acquisition of skills fraud 22 / 80 Some certain privileges that every citizen enjoys in a country irrespective of sex, tribe or creed is called __________ constitution creed legislature human right 23 / 80 Constitution is _________ a body of document stating rules and principles of how a country is ruled and principles of how a country is ruled or governed. all about Nigeria people the way we socialize a body of knowledge 24 / 80 Political parties contest elections in order to ________ control political power influence public opinion prevent coup d’etat formulate policies 25 / 80 Nigeria was hundred years old last year which means she has celebrated ___________ anniversary golden jubilee independence centenary amalgamation 26 / 80 One of the agenicies that ensures obedience in traffic regulations in Nigeria is __________ NDLEA FRSC NAFDAC IC PC 27 / 80 Who among the following can be described as the founding father of Nigeria Nationalism? Chief Obafemi Awolowo Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe Sir Ahmadu Bello Chief Herbert Macaulay 28 / 80 To be eligible to vote, you have to be _______ in Nigeria 18 years of age 17 years of age 20 years of age 21 years of age 29 / 80 A child’s talent could be discovered through training home work academic abilities constant practice 30 / 80 All of these are law enforcement agencies EXCEPT ___________ ICPC police teachers NDLEA 31 / 80 NYSC programme was introduced by ____________ General Olusegun Obasanjo General Ibrahim Babangida General Aguyi Ironsi General Yakubu Gowon 32 / 80 One of the following factors promotes good values __________ good leadership illiteracy stealing infidelity 33 / 80 The love for one’s country and willingness to sacrifice for it is called ____________ patriotism non-discrimination influence sacrifice 34 / 80 Mention any two attribute of integrity probity and honestly principles and integrity goodwill and justice hatred and contentment 35 / 80 _________ are the bedrock of democracy army teachers children people 36 / 80 Values are developed through all of these EXCEPT ___________ environment oracle mass media family 37 / 80 __________ are the rights that enable us to participate in government political rights civic rights economic rights right to life 38 / 80 Residual function is performed by ________ Concurrent Exclusive Residual Local government 39 / 80 Civic rights include one of the following right education right to participate in cultural display freedom of movement freedom of religion 40 / 80 The exercise of boldness in carrying out a given task in a particular situation of life is known as _____________ contentment integrity humility courage 41 / 80 Citizens can be deprived of their rights during __________ parliamentary political campaign emergency rule democratic regime 42 / 80 The type of leadership which derives its power from the constitution of the state is known as __________ charismatic legal leadership religious leadership traditional leadership 43 / 80 The need for federation is that _________ a federal system promotes ethnic or tribal consciousness there are delays in decision making It brings government closer to the people there is no uniformity in the method of administration 44 / 80 Which of these is one of the benefits of co-operation? there will be no peace in the society co-operation leads to intolerance co-operation leads to teamwork there will be no set goals 45 / 80 All these are negative behaviour EXCEPT ____________ examination malpractices corruption obedience drug abuse 46 / 80 The full meaning of NDLEA is ___________ Nigeria Development Law Engagement Agency National Drug Law Enforcement Agency None of the above National Development Law Education Agency 47 / 80 List any two attributes of contentment contentment and envy satisfaction and humility corruption and belief uprightness and courage 48 / 80 In Nigeria the court whose decisions are unquestionable and final is ___________ the supreme court superior court court of appeal the Alkali court 49 / 80 The road sign light that shows “red” means _________ get ready drive fast Go stop 50 / 80 The three arms of government are ______ the legislature, executive and judiciary the legislative, communism and advocacy the advocacy, tyranny and judiciary the federal, state and local 51 / 80 Which of the following types of government is closet to the rural community? state government central government local government central government 52 / 80 State one disadvantage of federation it increases the space for political participation it brings government closer to the people there are delays in decision making it reduces the burden of the central (federal) government 53 / 80 Democracy originated from _______ Nigeria Ghana Greece Britain 54 / 80 The duties of government that is not included in exclusive or concurrent list is called _______ concurrent exclusive function residual 55 / 80 The people we choose as leaders should be those _________ who came from over our tribe whom we know are capable we know who can make good their promises 56 / 80 The ability to do something dangerous or to face pain or opposition without showing fear is called _________ contentment integrity courage discipline 57 / 80 How many colours are in traffic lights? 3 2 6 4 58 / 80 The process by which everybody relies on his/her ability in his/her work is called _____________ co-operation value harmony self-reliance 59 / 80 The coming together of people or groups to work together to achieve a common objective or goal is called __________ co-operation obedience honesty fraud 60 / 80 One of the attributes of right attribute to work is ___________ seriousness laziness soul of businesses punctuality 61 / 80 Two major types of democracy are _______ voted and not voted selected and unselected direct and indirect major and minor 62 / 80 __________ are the rights which a citizen enjoys that enables him to be engaged in a profitable business in order to earn a living religious rights economic rights political rights civic rights 63 / 80 Which of these is NOT an attitude of contentment? satisfaction envy discipline humility 64 / 80 Which of this is NOT a type of human right EXCEPT __________ military political economics civil 65 / 80 Political rights include one of these right to protection against employment right to join any cultural group right to vote and to be voted for right to education 66 / 80 One of the arms of government that makes laws is ___________ legislature state federal president 67 / 80 Define consumer __________ consumer is an individual who makes final use of goods and services provided by the firm consumer is engaged in buying and selling consumer is what we eat consumer is the same as producer 68 / 80 The following are democratic institution except __________ pressure group INEC democracy political parties 69 / 80 Youth empowerment ____________ promotes disobedience to parents and teachers suggests that young people do not need adults gives us physical power for sports promotes self-reliance 70 / 80 Youth community service involves the following EXCEPT the __________ NYSC boy scouts girls guides vigilante group 71 / 80 The modern democracy was built upon by the the Russians the Germans the Italian the British 72 / 80 To be a good student, you must ________ always challenge the authority refuse to obey difficult rules be aware of the rule around you abbey the rules and regulations of the school 73 / 80 Obligation means __________ to do something that is your duty at all cost to do what other people do to do what you like to do something that will profit you alone 74 / 80 The institution that is responsible for the prosecution of drug traffickers and drug abuse is called __________ NDLEA EFCC NDIC ICPC 75 / 80 Types of citizenship include ___________ birth all of the above naturalization registration 76 / 80 The meaning of population is ___________ the total number of people living in a given territory at a particular time how hardworking people are none of the above how rich the country is 77 / 80 Which of the following is an obligation of citizen? adjudicating cases voting during elections making laws for the nation arresting offenders 78 / 80 _______ is the manipulation of electoral process by the candidates, political parties and electoral commission electoral malpractices forms of election consequences of election none of the above 79 / 80 A programme and policies of a political party is called ______ manifesto excigence logo campaign 80 / 80 The institution seen as watch dog of government activities is __________ police judiciary legislature the press Your score is 0% Restart quiz Practice also: JS 3 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE PAST QUESTIONS (BECE) JS 3 PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION (BECE) JS 3 MATHEMATICS PAST QUESTIONS (BECE) JS 3 HOME ECONOMICS PAST QUESTIONS (BECE) JS 3 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAST QUESTIONS (BECE)