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