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