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 is a system of government popular in Africa
D) Governance means ruling with an iron fist.
  • 2. Which of these are among the correct principles of good governance?
A) Autocracy, oppression and favoritism
B) Dishonesty, bias and lack of accountability
C) Transparency, accountability, Rule of law, participation and Equity and Inclusiveness.
D) Nepotism, corruption and secrecy
  • 3. Which of these is the correct system of governance used by different countries around the world?
A) Democracy and monarchy.
B) Dictatorship where decisions are made by popular vote.
C) Monarchy where the rules are elected daily.
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 government run by a group of elected representatives.
C) A state where decisions are made by the council of elders.
D) A system where power is held by the people through voting.
  • 5. What is a constitutional monarchy?
A) A system where the monarch has absolute power.
B) A government where the monarch is elected every year.
C) The ruler's powers are limited by a constitution. E.g: The UK.
D) A state where the monarch makes all the laws.
  • 6. What is Theocracy?
A) A state where decisions are made by the council of elders.
B) Governance based on religious law where religious leaders hold the highest authority.
C) A government where laws are based on scientific principles.
D) A system where power is held by elected representatives.
  • 7. Who is a citizen?
A) A non-human entity with specific legal rights.
B) A citizen is a legal member of a state who enjoys rights and owes duties to the government.
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) Authoritarian democracy
B) Dictatorial democracy.
C) Direct and indirect democracy.
D) Monarchical democracy
  • 9. Which of these are the correct duties of a citizen?
A) Paying taxes to a foreign government.
B) Obeying only laws they agree with.
C) Obeying laws, paying taxes, voting and defending the nation.
D) Constantly arguing about the state of the nation.
  • 10. The duties of a government include________
A) Providing security, health care, education and protecting the fundamental human rights of the citizens.
B) Providing entertainment for the citizens.
C) Controlling citizens' personal choices.
D) Maximizing profits for the ruling party.
  • 11. Which of these countries practice absolute monarchy?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) United States of America.
C) France.
D) United Kingdom.
  • 12. Which of these countries practice constitutional monarchy?
A) Iran
B) United Kingdom
C) Egypt
D) South Africa
  • 13. What is federalism?
A) A system where one central government has all the power.
B) A system where local governments have no power.
C) Federalism is a system of government where power is constitutionally shared between a central (Federal) government and several component units (state and local governments).
D) A government where power is held by a single leader.
  • 14. Pick the correct features of Nigerian federalism.
A) Centralized control of local governments.
B) Division of power, concurrent list, residual list, written and rigid constitution, supremacy of the constitution and bicameral legislature.
C) A single tier of government.
D) Uniform laws across all states.
  • 15. The importance of federalism are __________
A) It reduces regional authority.
B) It concentrates power in one authority.
C) It promotes uniform laws across all regions.
D) National unity, prevents tyranny, brings government closer to the people and even development.
  • 16. Challenges of Nigerian federalism include______
A) Revenue allocation, over - centralisation of power, the minority question and state creation agitation.
B) Concentration of power.
C) Lack of local participation.
D) Uniformity across regions.
  • 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) Laws protecting individual freedoms.
C) Acts that ensure equality for all.
D) Actions that promote social justice.
  • 18. Causes of human rights violations include________
A) Poverty, illiteracy, corruption and poor leadership.
B) Strong international cooperation.
C) Economic uncertainty.
D) Lack of good education.
  • 19. What is a common effect of human rights violations in a society?
A) Improved social cohesion.
B) Displacement and migration of vulnerable population.
C) Enhanced government stability.
D) Increased economic growth.
  • 20. Another effect of human rights violations in the society is_________
A) Enhanced government popularity.
B) Psychological trauma and breakdown of trust.
C) Increased economic investment.
D) Improved social cohesion.
  • 21. What is a common remedy for human rights violations?
A) Ignoring the issue.
B) Imposing harsher laws.
C) Providing compensation to the victims.
D) Reducing international cooperation.
  • 22. Define civil society
A) A private business sector.
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 political party.
  • 23. What is advocacy?
A) Advocacy is about trying to change laws or public opinion.
B) A process of identifying social issues.
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 Education Scientific and Cultural Organization.
B) Union bank enlistment scheme and charity organization.
C) United Nations Emergency Services Cooperation
D) United Nations Economic and Social Committee.
  • 25. Define foreign policy.
A) A government's domestic Healthcare policy.
B) A country's internal economic strategy.
C) Foreign policy is the strategies and goods a country uses to guide its interactions with other nations and international organizations.
D) A nation's approach to environmental conservation.
  • 26. What is digital citizenship?
A) A concept of physical exercise online.
B) It means being a member of a global online community.
C) A term for online shopping habits.
D) Being a secret member of another country.
  • 27. Your cyber rights as an SS2 student include _______
A) Privacy, freedom of expression and access.
B) Right to share classmates' personal information online.
C) Right to hack into school servers.
D) Right to access restricted websites at school.
  • 28. You can be a responsible digital citizen by ___________
A) Verifying information and respecting copyright laws.
B) Use someone else's password to log in.
C) Post hurtful comments online anonymously.
D) Share the private information of other people without their consent.
  • 29. Which Nigerian role model showed patriotism, courage and vision?
A) Herbert Macaulay and Nnamdi Azikiwe.
B) Sani Abacha.
C) Olusegun Obasanjo
D) Mohammamdu Buhari
  • 30. Justice, fearlessness and advocacy were key qualities shown by which Nigerian role models?
A) Gani Fawehinmi and Fumilayo Ransom Kuti.
B) Goodluck Jonathan
C) Donald Trump.
D) Godswill Akpabio
  • 31. Intergrity and transparency were key qualities shown by which Nigerian role model?
A) Seyi Tinubu
B) Abdulsalami Abubakar
C) Remi Tinubu
D) Dora Akunyili
  • 32. Qualities of a good role model include __________
A) Pride and arrogance
B) Lying and gossiping
C) Dishonesty
D) Honesty and selfless service
  • 33. Other qualities of a good role model include _________
A) Secrecy and dishonesty
B) Disrespect towards others
C) Discipline and tolerance.
D) Lack of accountability
  • 34. What is the main function of the legislature in a democratic government?
A) To implement policies
B) To enforce laws
C) To interpret laws
D) To make laws.
  • 35. Which of the following is a fundamental right of a citizen?
A) Right to free speech
B) All of the options.
C) Right to vote.
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) Representation
B) Democracy
C) Voting.
D) Election
  • 37. Which arm of government is responsible for ensuring that the rule of law is upheld?
A) All of the options
B) Executive
C) Legislature
D) Judiciary
  • 38. What is the main goal of a pressure group?
A) To educate the public
B) To influence government policies
C) To gain political power
D) To provide social services
  • 39. Which of the following is an example of a civic responsibility?
A) Participating in community service
B) Voting
C) All of the options
D) Paying taxes
  • 40. What is the term for a system of government where power is held by a small group of individuals?
A) Oligarchy
B) Dictatorship
C) Monarchy
D) Democracy
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