Civic Education Exam Questions for JSS2 Second Term

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Introduction to Civic Education as a School Subject

Civic Education is a school subject that teaches students about their roles, rights, and responsibilities as citizens. It helps them understand concepts like democracy, human rights, national values, and good governance. The subject aims to develop informed, responsible, and active members of society who contribute positively to their communities and the nation.

The subject is offered by students in primary school and Secondary School under National Values Education.

Civic Education Exam Questions for JSS2 Second Term

Civic Education Exam Questions for JSS2 Second Term are divided into two sections:

• Section A
• Section B

The second section, namely, Section A is the objective test, and students are expected to attempt all questions in the section. Section B is the theory part, and students are expected to answer five (5) out of the seven (7) questions.

SECTION A: Objectives

Attempt All the Questions in this Section by choosing from the options lettered A—D.

1. ________ is one of the consequences of indiscipline in the society.
A. disrupts social harmony
B. brings development
C. brings peace
D. bring development

2. ________ is the quality in a person which makes him or her overcome fear or obstacles in the achievement of a goal.
A. Fear               B. Anxiety
C. courage         D. Boldness

3. One of these is a type of courage
A. educational courage
B. family courage
C. group courage
D. physical courage

4. Which of these is an attribute of a courageous person
A. determination    B. unseriousness
C. cowardice           D. unorganised

5. The ability to show physical strength and the capacity to confront a frightening situation is
A. diligence         B. steadfastness
C. bravery           D. commitment

6. ________ is the quality of remaining resolute or unshaken in the pursuit of a goal
A. diligence             B. steadfastness
C. determination     D. commitment

7. ________ is the ability and willingness to exercise physical energy to get things done
A. physical courage
B. moral courage
C. spiritual courage
D. educational courage

8. The ability to choose to do what is right irrespective of or not minding pressure or opposition to do otherwise is
A. physical courage
B. moral courage
C. spiritual courage
D. educational courage

9. Though he was a military ruler, he displayed great integrity when he conducted an election in 1999 and handed over power to the elected government of Olusegun Obasanjo. Who was the great man?
A. Sani Abacha
B. General Gawon
C. Abdulsalami Abubakar
D. Murtala Mohammed

10. Commissioners are appointed to serve under which level of government?
A. State             B. Federal
C. Local             D. Grassroot

11. The rule of law can be strengthened through
A. Independence of judiciary
B. High cost of litigation
C. prolonged prosecution of offenders
D. Immunity clause in the constitution

12. A follower who obeys the law made by the leader for the good of the society is showing the trait of:
A. Diligence        B. commitment
C. Loyalty            D. Obedience

13. Which of these is not a method of protecting human rights?
A. Media coverage
B. Protest match
C. Hunger strike
D. Street riots

14. Which of these indicates the true practice of rule of law in a democratic setting?
A. Independent of the judiciary
B. Violation of human rights
C. Arbitrary arrest of opposition party members
D. Non existence of separation of power

15. The process of electing representatives of the people to lead or into the government of a state is called
A. voter            B. election
C. voting          D. rule

16. How many geo-political zones do we have in Nigeria?
A. 2        B. 4        C. 6        D. 8

17. All these are basic principles of the rule of law except
A. cultural right
B. supremacy of the law
C. respect for human rights
D. equality before the law

18. The forms of electoral malpractices include the following EXCEPT________
A. free and fair election
B. election rigging
C. thuggery
D. bribery and corruption

19. The body which has the responsibility to organize and conduct election in Nigeria is
A. political parties
B. Independent Electoral Commission
C. pressure group
D. democratic institution

20. The right to vote and be voted for during election is called
A. franchise            B. frandise
C. franchice            D. franquise

21. A leader who does the right things at the right time could be said to be
A. Disciplined         B. Dedicated
C. Devoted             D. Democratic

22. A period where some part of the constitution are suspended to restore law and order is called
A. Constitutional stoppage
B. Constitutional disruption
C. State of emergency
D. Suspension of democracy

23. Which of the following government agencies is in charge of curbing drug trafficking
A. FAAN                  B. EFCC
C. NAFDAC             D. NDLEA

24. The arm of government that interprets the law is
A. the judiciary
B. executive
C. the chief justice
D. the high court

25. Democracy is
A. a system of government which all people in a country can vote to elect their representatives in government
B .a group of people who are looking for job
C. an individual who makes final use of goods and services
D. none of the above

26. ________ is having a sense of strong moral standard about life and situations.
A. Morality           B. Faithfulness
C. Honesty           D. Integrity

27. A crime in which involves threat to one’s life but without carrying out the threat is called ___________.
A. insult               B. perjury
C. battery            D. assault

28. One of these is not an attribute of discipline.
A. Self control
B. Respect
C. Disobedience
D. Contentment

29. These are types of courage except _________.
A. spiritual          B. fighting
C. physical          D. moral

30. The Nigerian national flag was designed in the year _________.
A. 1659              B. 1859
C. 1959              D. 2010

31. The rule of law was written in the year _________.
A. 1785             B. 1885
C. 1995             D. 2005

32. _______ Formulated and propounded the theory of the rule of law.
A. Abraham Lincoln
B. Barrack Obama
C. Sir Lord Luggard
D. Professor A.V Dicey

33. Ancient democracy takes its root from _________.
A. Nigeria             B. Ghana
C. England            D. Greece

34. A system of government in which powers are shared between the central government and component states is referred to as _______ government.
A. unitary              B. central
C. monarchy         D. federal

35. An accused is presumed ______ until proven _______ by a court of law.
A. guilty/guilty
B. innocent/not guilty
C. not guilty/innocent
D. innocent/guilty

36. The willingness to work hard and give your energy and time to a job or activity is called
A. spiritual         B. commitment
C. brave             D. hard work

37. The rule of law is
A. supremacy of the law over every citizen in a country
B. human right protection
C. supremacy of the law over the rich
D. securing lives and properties of the citizens

38. The road sign light that shows “red” means
A. go
B. get ready
C. stop
D. drive fast

39. The institution that is responsible for the prosecution of drug traffickers and drug abuse is called?
A. EFCC               B. ICPC
C. NECO             D. NDLEA

40. A courageous person is one who is
A. friendly          B. a fighter
C. brave             D. lazy

41. Who propounded the theory of rule of law?
A. Obafemi Awolowo
B. Abraham Lincoln
C. Professor A.V Dicey
D. Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe

42. The form of electoral malpractices include the following except
A. free and fair election
B. election rigging
C. thuggery
D. bribery and corruption

43. The government that is closer to the people is
A. federal government
B. state government
C. local government
D. A and C

44. The program and policies of a political party is called
A. manifesto          B. campaign
C. rally                   D. constitution

45. All these are principles of rule of law except
A. principle of a partiality
B. principle of fair hearing
C. principle of supremacy of the law
D. principle of right to appeal

46. The rule of law can be strengthened through
A. Independence of judiciary
B. High cost of litigation
C. Prolonged prosecution of offenders
D. Immunity clause in the constitution

47. A follower who obeys the law made by the leader for the good of the society is showing the trait of:
A. Diligence         B. commitment
C. Loyalty             D. Obedience

48. Which of these is not a method of protecting human rights?
A. Media coverage
B. Protest match
C. Hunger strike
D. Street riots

49. Which of these indicates the true practice of rule of law in a democratic setting?
A. Independent of the judiciary
B. Violation of human rights
C. Arbitrary arrest of opposition party members
D. Non existence of separation of power.

50. The process of electing representatives of the people to lead or into the government of a state is called
A. voter           B. elect
C. voting         D. rule

51. Which of these is NOT the group that assists in protecting the human rights of citizens
A. civic society organizations
B. Trade unions
C. Students unions
D. secret court

52. Which one of the following is NOT a concurrent function
A. works
B. health
C. education
D. school fees

53. _________ is a government institution that enforces the rule of law
A. The judiciary
B. Okada people
C. Palm wine seller’s club
D. Infants

54. The following are offences for which a person can be punished, EXCEPT
A. bribery and corruption
B. assisting people who are in need
C. to commit an abortion
D. stealing

55. Which of the following is NOT a principle of the rule of law?
A. Supremacy         B. Partiality
C. Equality              D. Liberty

56. The following are tiers of government, EXCEPT
A. Federal Government
B. State Government
C. Local Government
D. Village Government

57. Equality before the law means that
A. The citizens must obey their rulers
B. all citizens are equal before the law
C. those in government are protected by the law
D. the president is above the law

58. The body that is established to protect and promote the rights of student members is known as ——-
A. Legal Aid Council
B. Ethnic Associations
C. Trade unions
D. Students unions

59. _________ was a lawyer who fought for human rights violations or abuse
A. Obasanjo
B. Gani Fawehmi
C. Chief Obafemi Awolowo
D. Abudlasalami Abubakar

60. One of these is a principle in the rule of law
A. Accountability
B. Voting
C. Direct election
D. Indirect election

SECTION B: Essay

INSTRUCTION – Answer only five (5) questions in this section.

QUESTION 1
a. Define the term citizenship.
b. In what four ways can one acquire the status of a citizen?

QUESTION 2
a. What Is Democracy?
b. List Five Features Of Democracy?
c. State Five Importance Of Democracy.
d. Explain The Meaning Of Pillars Of Democracy
e. Discuss Any 4 Pillars Of Democracy.

QUESTION 3
a. What Are Consumer Rights?
b. List Five Universal Rights Of A Consumer?
c. State Five Responsibilities Of A Consumer.

QUESTION 4
a. Why is Nigeria a federation?
b. In a tabular format, highlight the differences between the levels and arms of government.

QUESTION 5
a. Explain the meaning of law.
b. Highlight and explain the principles of the rule of law.
c. Highlight 5 benefits of the rule of law as against arbitrary rule.

QUESTION 6
a. What are punishable offences?
b. State eight punishable offences you know.
c. Write on four out of the eight punishable offences in (b) above and state the punishment for each.

QUESTION 7
a. Explain areas of differences between federal, state and local governments.
b. Briefly explain the following:
(i) Exclusive list
(ii) Concurrent list
(iii) Residual list

Answers to Civic Education Exam Questions for JSS2 Second Term

Answers to Section A (Objective Test)

The following table gives the correct answers to the objective section of Civic Education exam questions for JSS2 second term. If you are using a mobile device, hold the table and scroll to the right or left for a complete view.

So here you have the answers to the objective section of Civic Education Exam Questions for JSS2 second term. Use the comments section to let me know if you have any questions you would want me to clarify or discuss further.

Answers to Section B (Theory)

QUESTION 1

a. Define the term citizenship.
Citizenship is the legal status of being a recognized member of a country, with rights, duties, and privileges.

b. In what four ways can one acquire the status of a citizen?

1. By Birth: Being born in a country or to parents who are citizens of that country.
2. By Naturalization: Voluntarily applying and being granted citizenship after meeting legal requirements.
3. ßy Marriage: Acquiring citizenship through marriage to a citizen of a country.
4. By Registration: Gaining citizenship through formal registration, often for those with ancestral ties or refugees.

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QUESTION 2

a. What is Democracy?
Democracy is a system of government where power resides with the people, who elect representatives to govern on their behalf.

b. List five features of democracy.

1. Free and fair elections.
2. Rule of law.
3. Separation of powers.
4. Respect for fundamental human rights.
5. Majority rule with respect for minority rights.

c. State five importance of democracy.

1. Promotes equality and justice.
2. Ensures accountability of leaders.
3. Encourages participation in governance.
4. Protects fundamental human rights.
5. Promotes peace and stability.

d. Explain the meaning of pillars of democracy.
Pillars of democracy refer to the key principles or institutions that uphold and sustain democratic governance.

e. Discuss any four pillars of democracy.

1. The Constitution: Provides the legal framework for governance.
2. Independent Judiciary: Ensures justice and interprets the laws impartially.
3. Free Press: Promotes transparency and accountability.
4. Electoral System: Ensures free, fair, and credible elections.

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QUESTION 3

a. What are consumer rights?
Consumer rights are the legal entitlements that protect consumers against exploitation and ensure they receive fair treatment.

b. List five universal rights of a consumer.

1. The right to safety.
2. The right to be informed.
3. Thë right to choose.
4. The right to be heard.
5. The right to redress.

c. State five responsibilities of a consumer.

1. To read and understand product information.
2. To use products safely and responsibly.
3. Tø seek redress when rights are violated.
4. To respect sellers and other consumers.
5. To report faulty or harmful products.

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QUESTION 4

a. Why is Nigeria a federation?
Nigeria is a federation because power is shared between a central government and state governments, each having its defined roles and autonomy as outlined in the constitution.

b. Differences between levels and arms of government (Tabular Format):

Levels of Government	Arms of Government
Federal, State, Local	Executive, Legislature, Judiciary
Handle different territories (nationwide, state, local)	Perform distinct functions (execution, legislation, adjudication)

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QUESTION 5

a. Explain the meaning of law.
Law is a system of rules and regulations established by a government to maintain order and ensure justice.

b. Principles of the rule of law:

1. Equality before the law: Everyone is subject to the same laws.
2. Supremacy of the law: The law is above everyone, including leaders.
3. Fair hearing: Legal disputes must be resolved fairly in courts.

c. Five benefits of the rule of law:

1. Protects human rights.
2. Ensures accountability.
3. Prevents abuse of power.
4. Promotes peace and order.
5. Fosters equality and justice.

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QUESTION 6

a. What are punishable offences?
Punishable offences are acts or omissions that violate the law and attract penalties or sanctions.

b. Eight punishable offences:

1. Theft.
2. Murder.
3. Assault.
4. Rape.
5. Fraud.
6. Kidnapping.
7. Arson.
8. Drug trafficking.

c. Four offences and their punishments:

1. Theft: Imprisonment or fines.
2. Murder: Death penalty or life imprisonment.
3. Rape: Long-term imprisonment.
4. Fraud: Fines or imprisonment, depending on severity.

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QUESTION 7

a. Areas of differences between federal, state, and local governments:

1. Scope: Federal governs the whole country, state governs regions, and local handles grassroots.
2. Functions: Federal handles defense; state manages education; local focuses on sanitation.

b. Explanation of lists:

1. Exclusive List: Matters only the federal government can legislate on, e.g., defense.
2. Concurrent List: Matters both federal and state governments can legislate on, e.g., education.
3. Residual List: Matters left to the states, e.g., local markets.

How to Pass Civic Education Exam Questions for JSS2 Second Term

Here are some simple but powerful tips to help you pass your Civic Education exam questions for JSS2 Second term:

1. Understand the Syllabus: Know the topics covered, such as citizenship, human rights, and national values.
2. Study Your Notes: Focus on class notes, textbooks, and handouts from your teacher.
3. Practice Past Questions: Solve past exam questions to familiarize yourself with the format.
4. Memorize Key Definitions: Learn important terms like citizenship, obligations, and rights.
5. Answer Questions Clearly: Write short, direct answers in your exams.
6. Attend Classes Regularly: Pay attention to explanations and ask questions where needed.
7. Prepare Early: Revise daily to avoid last-minute stress.

Best wishes.