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