CIVIC EDUCATION PAST QUESTIONS

BECE/JSCE (CIVIC EDUCATION)

BECE CIVIC EDUCATION PAST QUESTIONS

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!

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1 / 60

The full meaning of INEC is ___________

Independent National Electoral Commission

Internal National Economic Commission

International National Electoral Commission

Institution National Electoral Commission

2 / 60

The modern democracy was built upon by the

the Russians

the British

the Italian

the Germans

3 / 60

The exercise of boldness in carrying out a given task in a particular situation of life is known as _____________

humility

courage

integrity

contentment

4 / 60

_______ 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

5 / 60

A child’s talent could be discovered through

training

academic abilities

constant practice

home work

6 / 60

Citizens can be deprived of their rights during __________

parliamentary

democratic regime

emergency rule

political campaign

7 / 60

To be eligible to vote, you have to be _______ in Nigeria

20 years of age

17 years of age

18 years of age

21 years of age

8 / 60

Two major types of democracy are _______

major and minor

voted and not voted

direct and indirect

selected and unselected

9 / 60

Mention any two attribute of integrity

principles and integrity

hatred and contentment

goodwill and justice

probity and honestly

10 / 60

Political rights include one of these

right to protection against employment

right to vote and to be voted for

right to education

right to join any cultural group

11 / 60

Residual function is performed by ________

Exclusive

Concurrent

Local government

Residual

12 / 60

Which of these is the correct definition of citizenship?

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

a citizen is a person who is recognized by law as a member of a country

13 / 60

Law should apply to everyone irrespective of who you are. This implies ____________

concurrent equity before the law

for hearing principle

right to appeal

for hearing principle

14 / 60

__________ are the rights that enable us to participate in government

political rights

right to life

civic rights

economic rights

15 / 60

Youth community service involves the following EXCEPT the __________

girls guides

boy scouts

NYSC

vigilante group

16 / 60

The institution seen as watch dog of government activities is __________

police

legislature

judiciary

the press

17 / 60

Which of the following is a feature of democracy?

one man, one vote

military government

dictatorship

one party system

18 / 60

Who among the following can be described as the founding father of Nigeria Nationalism?

Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe

Sir Ahmadu Bello

Chief Obafemi Awolowo

Chief Herbert Macaulay

19 / 60

Constitution is _________

the way we socialize

a body of knowledge

all about Nigeria people

a body of document stating rules and principles of how a country is ruled and principles of how a country is ruled or governed.

20 / 60

Which of the following is an obligation of citizen?

making laws for the nation

arresting offenders

adjudicating cases

voting during elections

21 / 60

The green colour in the traffic light indicates

go

get ready

stop

be fast

22 / 60

All these are negative behaviour EXCEPT ____________

corruption

examination malpractices

obedience

drug abuse

23 / 60

The abduction of over 200 girls in Nigeria occurred in which town?

Chibok

Salem

Sabongida

Chibrum

24 / 60

The process by which everybody relies on his/her ability in his/her work is called _____________

co-operation

value

harmony

self-reliance

25 / 60

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

26 / 60

_________ are the bedrock of democracy

army

people

teachers

children

27 / 60

How many colours are in traffic lights?

4

2

6

3

28 / 60

All of these are law enforcement agencies EXCEPT ___________

police

ICPC

teachers

NDLEA

29 / 60

The following are democratic institution except __________

democracy

pressure group

political parties

INEC

30 / 60

The duties shared among federal and state is called

none of the above

residual

exclusive

concurrent

31 / 60

The full meaning of NDLEA is ___________

None of the above

National Development Law Education Agency

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency

Nigeria Development Law Engagement Agency

32 / 60

Political parties contest elections in order to ________

control political power

formulate policies

influence public opinion

prevent coup d’etat

33 / 60

The need for federation is that _________

It brings government closer to the people

there is no uniformity in the method of administration

a federal system promotes ethnic or tribal consciousness

there are delays in decision making

34 / 60

A programme and policies of a political party is called ______

manifesto

logo

excigence

campaign

35 / 60

List any two attributes of contentment

corruption and belief

uprightness and courage

contentment and envy

satisfaction and humility

36 / 60

The meaning of population is ___________

none of the above

how hardworking people are

how rich the country is

the total number of people living in a given territory at a particular time

37 / 60

One of the following factors promotes good values __________

stealing

good leadership

infidelity

illiteracy

38 / 60

Which way can electoral malpractices be prevented

the stakeholders in the election must perform their roles with fear

voters must obey the laws guiding elections

they should not release election result on time

the votes should be counted at homes

39 / 60

State one disadvantage of federation

it reduces the burden of the central (federal) government

there are delays in decision making

it increases the space for political participation

it brings government closer to the people

40 / 60

The road sign light that shows “red” means _________

get ready

drive fast

stop

Go

41 / 60

Values are developed through all of these EXCEPT ___________

environment

family

mass media

oracle

42 / 60

The institution that is responsible for the prosecution of drug traffickers and drug abuse is called __________

NDLEA

NDIC

ICPC

EFCC

43 / 60

One of the arms of government that makes laws is ___________

federal

state

president

legislature

44 / 60

Nigeria was hundred years old last year which means she has celebrated ___________ anniversary

golden jubilee

independence

centenary

amalgamation

45 / 60

Which is NOT among the factors that promote good value system?

dishonesty

integrity

tolerance

trust

46 / 60

Types of citizenship include ___________

all of the above

birth

naturalization

registration

47 / 60

The coming together of people or groups to work together to achieve a common objective or goal is called __________

obedience

honesty

fraud

co-operation

48 / 60

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

49 / 60

One major effect of lack of contentment is

discipline

satisfaction

greediness

humility

50 / 60

Which of these is one of the benefits of co-operation?

co-operation leads to teamwork

there will be no peace in the society

there will be no set goals

co-operation leads to intolerance

51 / 60

The following are attribute of discipline EXCEPT __________

modesty

moderation

indiscipline

self-control

52 / 60

A courageous person is one who is _____________

friendly

none of the above

fighter

brave

53 / 60

Which of the following is NOT true of a peaceful society?

safety of lives and properties of citizens

maintenance of peace

breakdown of law and order

obeying rules and regulations

54 / 60

The three arms of government are ______

the federal, state and local

the advocacy, tyranny and judiciary

the legislative, communism and advocacy

the legislature, executive and judiciary

55 / 60

Democracy originated from _______

Ghana

Nigeria

Britain

Greece

56 / 60

To be a good student, you must ________

always challenge the authority

refuse to obey difficult rules

be aware of the rule around you

abbey the rules and regulations of the school

57 / 60

_________ is necessary to eradicate poverty

fraud

acquisition of skills

violence

stealing

58 / 60

In Nigeria the court whose decisions are unquestionable and final is ___________

the Alkali court

superior court

court of appeal

the supreme court

59 / 60

Civic rights include one of the following

right to participate in cultural display

right education

freedom of movement

freedom of religion

60 / 60

Civic Education teaches the citizen to know

the way of the people in the society

the constitution of the country

and obey deviant behaviour in the society

the rights and privileges the constitution allow them to enjoy

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