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