PES SS2 Civic Education (OBJECTIVE) 2nd Term Exam 2025/2026
  • 1. What is governance?
A) Governance is a new social media platform.
B) Governance means ruling with an iron fist.
C) Governance is a system of government popular in Africa
D) Governance refers to the system or process of governing, where decisions are made and implemented for an organization, country, or institution.
  • 2. Which of these are among the correct principles of good governance?
A) Dishonesty, bias and lack of accountability
B) Transparency, accountability, Rule of law, participation and Equity and Inclusiveness.
C) Autocracy, oppression and favoritism
D) Nepotism, corruption and secrecy
  • 3. Which of these is the correct system of governance used by different countries around the world?
A) Dictatorship where decisions are made by popular vote.
B) Anarchy where everyone makes the laws.
C) Democracy and monarchy.
D) Monarchy where the rules are elected daily.
  • 4. The correct definition of monarchy is________
A) Power is held by a single individual (King or Queen) and is often inherited.
B) A system where power is held by the people through voting.
C) A state where decisions are made by the council of elders.
D) A government run by a group of elected representatives.
  • 5. What is a constitutional monarchy?
A) The ruler's powers are limited by a constitution. E.g: The UK.
B) A government where the monarch is elected every year.
C) A state where the monarch makes all the laws.
D) A system where the monarch has absolute power.
  • 6. What is Theocracy?
A) A government where laws are based on scientific principles.
B) A system where power is held by elected representatives.
C) A state where decisions are made by the council of elders.
D) Governance based on religious law where religious leaders hold the highest authority.
  • 7. Who is a citizen?
A) A non-human entity with specific legal rights.
B) A person who owns a property in a country but wasn't born there.
C) A temporary resident with limited rights.
D) A citizen is a legal member of a state who enjoys rights and owes duties to the government.
  • 8. Which are the two types of democracy you know?
A) Dictatorial democracy.
B) Monarchical democracy
C) Direct and indirect democracy.
D) Authoritarian democracy
  • 9. Which of these are the correct duties of a citizen?
A) Constantly arguing about the state of the nation.
B) Obeying laws, paying taxes, voting and defending the nation.
C) Obeying only laws they agree with.
D) Paying taxes to a foreign government.
  • 10. The duties of a government include________
A) Controlling citizens' personal choices.
B) Providing security, health care, education and protecting the fundamental human rights of the citizens.
C) Maximizing profits for the ruling party.
D) Providing entertainment for the citizens.
  • 11. Which of these countries practice absolute monarchy?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) United Kingdom.
C) United States of America.
D) France.
  • 12. Which of these countries practice constitutional monarchy?
A) United Kingdom
B) South Africa
C) Egypt
D) Iran
  • 13. What is federalism?
A) A government where power is held by a single leader.
B) Federalism is a system of government where power is constitutionally shared between a central (Federal) government and several component units (state and local governments).
C) A system where one central government has all the power.
D) A system where local governments have no power.
  • 14. Pick the correct features of Nigerian federalism.
A) Division of power, concurrent list, residual list, written and rigid constitution, supremacy of the constitution and bicameral legislature.
B) A single tier of government.
C) Uniform laws across all states.
D) Centralized control of local governments.
  • 15. The importance of federalism are __________
A) It reduces regional authority.
B) National unity, prevents tyranny, brings government closer to the people and even development.
C) It concentrates power in one authority.
D) It promotes uniform laws across all regions.
  • 16. Challenges of Nigerian federalism include______
A) Uniformity across regions.
B) Revenue allocation, over - centralisation of power, the minority question and state creation agitation.
C) Lack of local participation.
D) Concentration of power.
  • 17. What are human rights violations?
A) Human rights violations refers to actions that infringe on the fundamental rights and freedoms entitled to all individuals, often protected by the law.
B) Actions that promote social justice.
C) Acts that ensure equality for all.
D) Laws protecting individual freedoms.
  • 18. Causes of human rights violations include________
A) Poverty, illiteracy, corruption and poor leadership.
B) Lack of good education.
C) Economic uncertainty.
D) Strong international cooperation.
  • 19. What is a common effect of human rights violations in a society?
A) Displacement and migration of vulnerable population.
B) Improved social cohesion.
C) Enhanced government stability.
D) Increased economic growth.
  • 20. Another effect of human rights violations in the society is_________
A) Psychological trauma and breakdown of trust.
B) Enhanced government popularity.
C) Increased economic investment.
D) Improved social cohesion.
  • 21. What is a common remedy for human rights violations?
A) Ignoring the issue.
B) Providing compensation to the victims.
C) Imposing harsher laws.
D) Reducing international cooperation.
  • 22. Define civil society
A) A political party.
B) A private business sector.
C) A government regulatory body.
D) Civil society is the third sector of the society distinct from the government and the business world. It includes groups where citizens come together for a common interest.
  • 23. What is advocacy?
A) A method of maintaining the status quo.
B) A process of identifying social issues.
C) A practice of imposing one's views on others.
D) Advocacy is about trying to change laws or public opinion.
  • 24. What is the full meaning of UNESCO?
A) United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organization.
B) United Nations Emergency Services Cooperation
C) Union bank enlistment scheme and charity organization.
D) United Nations Economic and Social Committee.
  • 25. Define foreign policy.
A) A country's internal economic strategy.
B) A nation's approach to environmental conservation.
C) A government's domestic Healthcare policy.
D) Foreign policy is the strategies and goods a country uses to guide its interactions with other nations and international organizations.
  • 26. What is digital citizenship?
A) Being a secret member of another country.
B) It means being a member of a global online community.
C) A concept of physical exercise online.
D) A term for online shopping habits.
  • 27. Your cyber rights as an SS2 student include _______
A) Privacy, freedom of expression and access.
B) Right to access restricted websites at school.
C) Right to hack into school servers.
D) Right to share classmates' personal information online.
  • 28. You can be a responsible digital citizen by ___________
A) Share the private information of other people without their consent.
B) Post hurtful comments online anonymously.
C) Use someone else's password to log in.
D) Verifying information and respecting copyright laws.
  • 29. Which Nigerian role model showed patriotism, courage and vision?
A) Olusegun Obasanjo
B) Mohammamdu Buhari
C) Herbert Macaulay and Nnamdi Azikiwe.
D) Sani Abacha.
  • 30. Justice, fearlessness and advocacy were key qualities shown by which Nigerian role models?
A) Godswill Akpabio
B) Gani Fawehinmi and Fumilayo Ransom Kuti.
C) Donald Trump.
D) Goodluck Jonathan
  • 31. Intergrity and transparency were key qualities shown by which Nigerian role model?
A) Remi Tinubu
B) Seyi Tinubu
C) Abdulsalami Abubakar
D) Dora Akunyili
  • 32. Qualities of a good role model include __________
A) Dishonesty
B) Lying and gossiping
C) Pride and arrogance
D) Honesty and selfless service
  • 33. Other qualities of a good role model include _________
A) Disrespect towards others
B) Secrecy and dishonesty
C) Discipline and tolerance.
D) Lack of accountability
  • 34. What is the main function of the legislature in a democratic government?
A) To make laws.
B) To implement policies
C) To enforce laws
D) To interpret laws
  • 35. Which of the following is a fundamental right of a citizen?
A) Right to free speech
B) Right to vote.
C) Right to education
D) All of the options.
  • 36. What is the term for the process of selecting a representative to make decisions on behalf of a group?
A) Voting.
B) Election
C) Representation
D) Democracy
  • 37. Which arm of government is responsible for ensuring that the rule of law is upheld?
A) Judiciary
B) Legislature
C) Executive
D) All of the options
  • 38. What is the main goal of a pressure group?
A) To influence government policies
B) To gain political power
C) To educate the public
D) To provide social services
  • 39. Which of the following is an example of a civic responsibility?
A) Voting
B) Paying taxes
C) Participating in community service
D) All of the options
  • 40. What is the term for a system of government where power is held by a small group of individuals?
A) Dictatorship
B) Oligarchy
C) Democracy
D) Monarchy
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