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