Civic Education Exam Questions for SS2 Third Term

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Introduction to Civic Education as a School Subject

Civic Education is a subject that teaches students their rights, responsibilities, and roles as active members of the society. It helps learners to understand the structure and functions of government, the importance of law and order, as well as the values of good citizenship. Through Civic Education, students are exposed to issues like democracy, human rights, national unity, and the need for peaceful coexistence among people of different backgrounds. This subject prepares young people to become responsible citizens who can contribute positively to national development.

Civic Education Exam Questions for SS2 Third Term

Civic Education Exam Questions for SS2 Third Term are divided into two sections:

• Section A
• Section B

The first 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 follow specific instruction and answer the required number of questions.

Note that what you have below are SS2 Civic Education Third Term Exam Past Questions made available to assist students in their revision for 3rd term examinations and also teachers in structuring standard examinations.

SECTION A: Objectives

Instruction: Answer all questions in this section by choosing from the options lettered A—D. Each question carries equal marks.

1. A responsible parent is someone who _________________
(A) cares and provides for the children
(B) works in order to receive salary
(C) employs house-help to take care of the children
(D) indulges the children because of love

2. An individual who lacks a right to control intake of drug is known as drug _________________
(A) addict           (B) baron
(C) mogul           (D) trafficker

3. Drug abuse can best be prevented in the society by _______________
(A) arresting and prosecuting drug vendors
(B) prohibiting the sales of drugs at the motor park
(C) canvassing capital punishment for drug peddlers
(D) engaging in public enlightenment

4. The NDLEA personnels are not usually found in_________________
(A) International airport
(B) food markets
(C) seaports
(D) boarder crossings

5. According to section 10, paragraph C of the NDLEA decree state that any person or persons found guilty of allowing him or herself to be used in trafficking or transporting hard drugs shall be _________________
(A) sentenced to imprisonment for life
(B) denied his/her citizenry
(C) caused efficiently
(D) awarded with political position

6. Parents are advised to check the following behaviour of their children except _______________
(A) deviant behaviours
(B) decent behaviour
(C) wayward behaviour
(D) undesirable behaviour

7. Inter-communal relationship can occur at all levels except
(A) national    (B) rural
(C) family       (D) international

8. A multi-party program is also known as _________________
(A) manifesto      (B) constitution
(C) document     (D) bye-law

9. The worst consequence of cultism in the society is _________________
(A) death             (B) fear
(C) expulsion       (D) depression

10. Maintaining relationship with other countries is the responsibility of the _______________
(A) Executive        (B) legislature
(C) judiciary         (D) Chief Justice

11. A peculiar symbol of authority to Nigeria’s national Assembly is the _________________
(A) Mace        (B) Flag
(C) Wig          (D) baton

12. A desirable attribute for inter personal relationship is _________________
(A) patience            (B) contest
(C) competition      (D) Greed

13. To ensure desirable communal relationship, people should _________________ each other
(A) tolerate         (B) disrespect
(C) condemn      (D) castigate

14. The most accepting way of resolving inter communal conflict is by _________________
(A) interrogation
(B) argument
(C) going to court
(D) dialogue

15. Which of the following people suffer most in human trafficking _________________
(A) adult         (B) children
(C) women     (D) farmers

16. Inter-communal relationship promotes _______________ among the community
(A) Malice        (B) hostility
(C) unity          (D) jealousy

17. Human rights can be best promoted if _________________
(A) there is existing constitution
(B) injustice is discouraged
(C) relevant knowledge and information are acquired
(D) political elite exercise discretionary power

18. The inalienable rights of citizens of a state can best be protected through _________________
(A) an unwritten constitution
(B) an independent constitution
(C) parliamentary system of government
(D) unitary system of government

19. In obeying traffic rules, pedestrians are to walk on the left side of the road so as to _______________
(A) buy things at the road side
(B) cross at anytime
(C) walk across junction
(D) see oncoming vehicles

20. The road sign that tell what you should not do is known as _________________ sign
(A) Regulatory       (B) Informative
(C) mandatory       (D) warning

21. The agency charged with the responsibility of keeping roads and highways safe for movement is _________________
(A) UPL         (B) VIO
(C) NCS        (D) FRSC

22. The agency, National Agency For Food and Drug Administration and Control was established in _________________
(A) 1993        (B) 1982
(C) 2002        (D) 1999

23. One of these is not a road user _________________
(A) pedestrian       (B) motorist
(C) object              (D) animal

24. One of the following is not among the reasons for obeying traffic Regulation _________________
(A) to reduce traffic jam
(B) encourage overspeeding
(C) reduce road accident
(D) enhance smooth flow of vehicles

25. Responsible parenthood is important because it _________
(A) promotes procreation
(B) fosters orderliness
(C) groom disciplined children
(D) provides solutions to all societal problems

26. The following can be classified forms of political apathy except _________
(A) refused to register and vote
(B) lack of interest in politics
(C) refused to rig an election
(D) non-chalant attitude towards politicians

27. One of the skills that can be used in resolving Inter-Communal conflicts is _________
(A) mediation         (B) suppression
(C) harassment       (D) coercion

28. Where the three arms of government perform different functions in a democratic setting, this means there is _________
(A) separation of power
(B) political liberty
(C) direct democracy
(D) political separation

29. Which of the following is not a function of INEC?
(A) administering oath of office to elected Officers
(B) recruitment of electoral officers
(C) registration of voters
(D) conducting periodic elections

30. How many Senators are elected from each state in Nigeria?
(A) 3         (B) 5
(C) 7         (D) 9

31. The type of road that owned, maintained and controlled by an individual, agency or organization is known as _________
(A) private drive pathways
(B) express way
(C) dual carriage way
(D) 4 two-lane high ways

32. The following are features of political parties except
(A) pursuit for political power
(B) engage in use of thuggery
(C) planning election
(D) persuasive programmes as action
(E) programmes of national appeal

33. The person that or group that support capitalism is called a _________
(A) communist       (B) capitalists
(C) socialist            (D) communist

34. A deliberate process where a third party intervenes between two or more communities or groups in a conflict situation to settle and prevent further violence is known as _________
(A) mitigation        (B) resolution
(C) negotiation      (D) harmonization

35. The person or groups that seek redress or brings the case to court is known as _________
(A) subject           (B) plaintiff
(C) defendant      (D) arbitrator

36. The following are skills necessary for resolving intercommunal conflicts except _________
(A) dialogue        (B) negotiation
(C) liberation       (D) arbitration

37. Political parties coming in existence into power for a fixed period of time through the process of _________
(A) manifesto       (B) campaign
(C) election          (D) rallies

38. Depriving a person right to vote is called _________
(A) disqualification
(B) enfranchisement
(C) disenfranchisement
(D) adult suffrage

39. In Nigeria, the combination of House of Senate and House of Representative is known as _________
(A) Assembly
(B) Federal
(C) House of Zonal
(D) National

40. The Executive arm of government at the Federal Level is consist of: An elected president, Vice-president, and his appointed _________ which, makes up the Federal Executive Council
(A) Councilors
(B) Commissioners
(C) Senate president
(D) Ministers

41. Which Country is often cited as an example of a Capitalist democracy?
(A) China
(B) North Korea
(C) Iran
(D) United States of America

42. The fourth stage of bill is known as _________
(A) Stage          (B) Study
(C) Report        (D) Adoption
(E) Committee

43. In a democratic system, power resides with the
(A) executive            (B) government
(C) Ambassadors      (D) people

44. The concept of Capitalist democracy is based on tripartite system but one among the options is not among
(A) Mixed-cultural system
(B) a democratic system
(C) a market based economy
(D) a moral-religious system

45. Involvement and taking part in the political activities by citizens is called _________
(A) Campaign
(B) political party
(C) political participation
(D) election

46. The major reason for the forming of political parties is to _________
(A) Contest election
(B) Campaign for votes
(C) Capture political power
(D) Contest with rival political parties

47. Popular participation can be encouraged through _________
(A) judicial processes
(B) political parties
(C) electoral processes
(D) political awareness

48. Which of the traffic regulations is meant of pedestrians
(A) Road block
(B) Stop Sign
(C) Road division
(D) Zebra Crossing

49. The main use of drugs is for _________
(A) Sporting         (B) energy
(C) pleasure         (D) healing

50. The process that qualifies an electorate to vote during election is:
(A) Registration          (B) Campaign
(C) Sponsorship         (D) Observation

51. The following are ways of responsible parents assist in reducing high rate of cultism except _________
(A) training discipline
(B) encouraging indecent behaviours
(C) provision of basic needs of children
(D) encouraging inter-religious relationship

52. Self-reliance can be beneficial to the society in the area of:
(A) Resolution        (B) Employment
(C) dependency     (D) Competition

53. The Supreme Court of Nigeria helps in law:
(A) Drafting
(B) Application
(C) Interpretation
(D) Enforcement

54. The name of the person in charge of carrying Mace in Legislative House is called:
(A) Senate President
(B) Sergeant-at-Arms
(C) Sergeant at Arms
(D) Chief Whip

55. A person who is found guilty of an offence and sentenced to prison by a competent court of law, has forfeited his/her
(A) Freedom of expression and fair hearing
(B) right to life and right to personal liberty
(C) right to movement and association
(D) right to fair hearing and right to movement

56. The power to impeach the president of a country resides in the:
(A) Supreme Court
(B) Legislature
(C) Executive
(D) Judiciary

57. The following are reasons citizens refuse to partake in politics in a country, except:
(A) bad governance
(B) election rigging
(C) unfulfilled political promises
(D) the nature of politics played

58. The following are forms of drug abuse, except:
(A) getting drunk always
(B) taking medicine prescribed by a doctor
(C) smoking excess cigarettes at a time
(D) taking fake, expired and wrong doses of medicine

59. Which of the following factors is a factor that promotes unhindered employment in a democratic society
(A) Education
(B) popular participation
(C) law and order
(D) tyrannical government

60. Election concluded within a political party to choose candidate that can represent the interest of the party in any election is _________ election
(A) general        (B) plebiscite
(C) run-off         (D) primary

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SECTION B: Essay

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

1. (A) Define Human right
(B) Suggest three conditions under which human rights can be violated in Nigeria.

2. (A) What do you understand by the term Employment?
(B) State three importance of employment in alleviating poverty in the society.

3. (A) Define political party.
(B) State three importance of political parties

4. (A) What is drug abuse?
(B) State three behaviours exhibited by drug addicts

5. (A) Define Capitalist democracy.
(B) Itemize three characteristics of capitalist democracy.

6. (A) Mention four causes of road accident
(B) Highlight three reasons for the difficulty in maintaining low rate of accidents on Nigerian roads

7. (A) State two ways by which people abuse drugs
(B) List three (3) government agencies that are constitutionally empowered to arrest persons who commit drug-related offenses

Answers to Civic Education Exam Questions for SS2 Third Term

Answers to Section A (Objective Test)

The following table gives the correct answers to the objective section of Civic Education exam questions for SS2 Third 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 SS2 Third 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)

1. (A) Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that every individual is entitled to, regardless of nationality, gender, ethnicity, religion, or any other status. These rights include the right to life, freedom of expression, freedom of movement, and freedom from torture and discrimination.

1. (B) Three conditions under which human rights can be violated in Nigeria are:
1. During military or police brutality and unlawful arrests.
2. In times of war, riots, or national emergencies.
3. When the government imposes restrictive laws or states of emergency without respecting due process.

2. (A) Employment is a situation where an individual is engaged in any productive activity or job in exchange for wages or salary, to earn a living and contribute to societal development.

2. (B) Three importance of employment in alleviating poverty in the society are:
1. It provides individuals with income to meet their basic needs.
2. It reduces crime rate and social vices by engaging youths.
3. It promotes economic development and self-reliance.

3. (A) A political party is an organized group of people who share similar political ideologies and aim to gain political power through elections in order to implement their policies.

3. (B) Three importance of political parties are:
1. They serve as a link between the government and the people.
2. They educate the public on political issues and encourage participation.
3. They provide platforms for selecting credible candidates for public offices.

4. (A) Drug abuse is the excessive and improper use of legal or illegal drugs in a way that is harmful to the individual’s health and the well-being of society.

4. (B) Three behaviours exhibited by drug addicts are:
1. Aggressiveness and mood swings.
2. Isolation from family and friends.
3. Poor hygiene and lack of focus on personal responsibilities.

5. (A) Capitalist democracy is a political and economic system where a country practices democracy in governance while encouraging private ownership of businesses and free market economy.

5. (B) Three characteristics of capitalist democracy are:
1. Regular conduct of free and fair elections.
2. Private ownership of property and businesses.
3. Freedom of speech and association.

6. (A) Four causes of road accidents are:
1. Over-speeding and reckless driving.
2. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
3. Poor condition of vehicles.
4. Bad roads and lack of proper signage.

6. (B) Three reasons for the difficulty in maintaining low rate of accidents on Nigerian roads are:
1. Inadequate enforcement of traffic laws.
2. Corruption among road safety officials.
3. Poor road infrastructure and maintenance.

7. (A) Two ways by which people abuse drugs are:
1. Taking drugs without medical prescription.
2. Using drugs in excess or for non-medical purposes.

7. (B) Three government agencies empowered to arrest persons who commit drug-related offenses are:
1. National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
2. Nigeria Police Force (NPF)
3. Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)

How to Pass Civic Education Exam Questions for SS2 Third Term

Passing your Civic Education exam questions for SS2 Third term requires a combination of preparation, understanding, and strategy. Here are actionable tips to help you excel:

1. Study Your Notes Regularly
Don’t wait till exam week. Create a study timetable and go through your Civic Education notes at least twice a week. Focus on topics like Human Rights, Political Participation, Drug Abuse, Capitalist Democracy, Road Safety, and Government Agencies.

2. Understand Key Terms and Concepts
Civic Education has many terms that are easy to mix up (e.g. “enfranchisement,” “rule of law,” “inter-communal conflict”). Learn their definitions and try to explain them in your own words.

3. Practice Objective and Essay Questions
Go through past questions and practice both multiple choice and theory. This helps you get used to the exam format and know how to answer each type of question.

4. Use Flashcards and Mnemonics
Create flashcards for important facts and definitions. Use memory tricks to remember key points, especially government agencies and their functions.

5. Join a Study Group or Ask Questions in Class
Studying with classmates helps you share ideas and clarify confusing topics. Don’t be shy to ask your teacher when you don’t understand something.

6. Pay Attention to Current Events
Civic Education connects with real-life issues. Watch the news, read newspapers, and discuss national matters. It will help you in essays where you need examples.

7. Prepare for the Exam Day
Get enough rest the night before. On the day of the exam, read all instructions carefully and manage your time well. Answer the easy questions first and go back to the tough ones.

Final Advice:
Be confident. You don’t need to cram. Just understand the topics, practice regularly, and stay focused. You will definitely pass your SS2 Civic Education Third Term exams with flying colours.

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