First Term Examination
Class : SSS 2
Subject : Civic Education
Duration : 2 Hours
Section A : Objective Questions
1. An active citizen is known for all except __________. (a) paying his tax (b) winning laurels for his country (c) partially Obeying traffic laws (d) displaying high level of patriotism.
2. A legal member of of a country with full constitutional right is called (a) an alien of the country (b) a foreigner of the country (c) a citizen of the country (d) a diplomat of the country
3. Citizens who are enthusiastic to achieve anything for the country is describe as _________. (a) Patriotic citizens (b) bas Citizens (c) Migrant citizens (d) Passive citizens
4. The qualities of good citizens are the following except __________. (a) Respect for national (b) partial loyalty to his country (c) Obedience to the laws of the land (d) Respect for constituted authority
5. HIV/ AIDS can be contacted through all the means except (a) Transfusion of infected blood (b) Unsafe sex (c) Sharing of sharp objects with infected person (d) Eating with an infected persons
6. All these will promote national unity except (a) Religious intolerance (b) Tribal discrimination (c) Hospitality (d) All of the above
7. A citizen can work for the progress of the nation by doing all the following except (a) Prompt payment of tax (b) Voting during election (c) stealing government funds (d) Obeying traffic rules
8. National unity is important because (a) it promotes political stability (b) it relates economic growth (c) it fosters tribalism and nepotism (d) it enhances succession
9. All these are bad citizens except _________. (a) Internet fraudsters (b) Advance fee fraudsters (c) A man who joins a political party (d) Street urchins disturbing public peace
10. Democratic governance is usually characterized by ___________. (a) free, fair and credible (b) Bouyant and competitive economy (c) Accessible employment opportunities (d) Thuggery, youth involvement and election rigging
11. Political apathy often leads to (a) Low level of participation (b) Good governance (c) Political stability (d) Low literacy level
12. Our constitutional responsibilities include all these except (a) Observing environmental sanitation (b) Voting during election (c) Joining the army during war (d) ×Payment of tax
13. Which of these may not make a leader fail in protecting the interest of those who vote for them? (a) Misplacement of priority (b) Sensitivity to people’s problems (c) Greediness on the part of the leader (d) Faithfulness to godfathers
14. Our traditions and beliefs can be promoted through all the following except (a) Acquisition of weapons (b) cultural exhibition at home and abroad (c) Observance of cultural and national days (d) Western films acted in Nigeria
15. Political apathy includes all these except (a) Participating in politics (b) refused to register (c) Lukewarm participation in party activities (d) Lack of readiness to fight electoral malpractices
16. Nonchalant attitude to politics may not be caused by the following except (a) Economic problems (b) Literacy (c) Politics without violence (d) Exceptional performance of leaders in power
17. The best way our political leaders can promote our culture and belief is through (a) Communication with other international leaders in any Nigerian language or dialect (b) Encouraging foreigners to wear Nigerian dresses (c) Making all students to wear Nigerian attires as school uniforms (d) Wearing Nigerian attires as official dresses
18. Which of these can best influence any child in imbibing Nigerian culture beliefs? (a) The family (b) The political leaders (c) The military forces (d) The teachers
19. Which of the following is an acceptable social value? (a) Honesty (b) Merriment (c) Praise singing (d) Family planning
20. Community development projects can best be achieved if the people are _______ (a) Cooperative (b) religious (c) Optimistic (d) knowledgeable
Section B : Theory
Attempt only Four (4) questions. Question 1 is compulsory and any other three.
1a. Define Citizenship Education
1b. Explain five importance of citizenship education
1c. State dive duties and obligations of a responsible Nigerian citizen democracy.
2a. What is Capitalist democracy?
2b. Explain five characteristics of capitalist economy.
3a. Highlight and discuss three agents that promote and preserve our traditions, customs, and beliefs in Nigeria.
3b. State five ways how political parties compete for power through election.
4a. What is poverty alleviation?
4b. State five benefits of employment.
5a. Define Political Apathy.
5b. Explain five reasons for political apathy.