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