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