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 means ruling with an iron fist.
C) Governance is a new social media platform.
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) Nepotism, corruption and secrecy
B) Transparency, accountability, Rule of law, participation and Equity and Inclusiveness.
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) Anarchy where everyone makes the laws.
C) Dictatorship where decisions are made by popular vote.
D) Monarchy where the rules are elected daily.
  • 4. The correct definition of monarchy is________
A) A government run by a group of elected representatives.
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) Power is held by a single individual (King or Queen) and is often inherited.
  • 5. What is a constitutional monarchy?
A) A state where the monarch makes all the laws.
B) The ruler's powers are limited by a constitution. E.g: The UK.
C) A system where the monarch has absolute power.
D) A government where the monarch is elected every year.
  • 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) Governance based on religious law where religious leaders hold the highest authority.
D) A government where laws are based on scientific principles.
  • 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 temporary resident with limited rights.
C) A person who owns a property in a country but wasn't born there.
D) A non-human entity with specific legal rights.
  • 8. Which are the two types of democracy you know?
A) Monarchical democracy
B) Direct and indirect democracy.
C) Dictatorial democracy.
D) Authoritarian 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) Constantly arguing about the state of the nation.
D) Obeying laws, paying taxes, voting and defending the nation.
  • 10. The duties of a government include________
A) Controlling citizens' personal choices.
B) Providing entertainment for the citizens.
C) Maximizing profits for the ruling party.
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) Saudi Arabia
D) United Kingdom.
  • 12. Which of these countries practice constitutional monarchy?
A) Iran
B) Egypt
C) South Africa
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) 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) Uniform laws across all states.
D) A single tier of government.
  • 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 promotes uniform laws across all regions.
D) It concentrates power in one authority.
  • 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) 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) Lack of good education.
D) Poverty, illiteracy, corruption and poor leadership.
  • 19. What is a common effect of human rights violations in a society?
A) Enhanced government stability.
B) Displacement and migration of vulnerable population.
C) Improved social cohesion.
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) Improved social cohesion.
D) Increased economic investment.
  • 21. What is a common remedy for human rights violations?
A) Reducing international cooperation.
B) Providing compensation to the victims.
C) Imposing harsher laws.
D) Ignoring the issue.
  • 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 practice of imposing one's views on others.
B) A process of identifying social issues.
C) Advocacy is about trying to change laws or public opinion.
D) A method of maintaining the status quo.
  • 24. What is the full meaning of UNESCO?
A) United Nations Emergency Services Cooperation
B) United Nations Economic and Social Committee.
C) Union bank enlistment scheme and charity organization.
D) United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organization.
  • 25. Define foreign policy.
A) A country's internal economic strategy.
B) A nation's approach to environmental conservation.
C) Foreign policy is the strategies and goods a country uses to guide its interactions with other nations and international organizations.
D) A government's domestic Healthcare policy.
  • 26. What is digital citizenship?
A) A concept of physical exercise online.
B) Being a secret member of another country.
C) It means being a member of a global online community.
D) A term for online shopping habits.
  • 27. Your cyber rights as an SS2 student include _______
A) Right to hack into school servers.
B) Right to access restricted websites at school.
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) Use someone else's password to log in.
B) Post hurtful comments online anonymously.
C) Share the private information of other people without their consent.
D) Verifying information and respecting copyright laws.
  • 29. Which Nigerian role model showed patriotism, courage and vision?
A) Mohammamdu Buhari
B) Sani Abacha.
C) Olusegun Obasanjo
D) Herbert Macaulay and Nnamdi Azikiwe.
  • 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) Godswill Akpabio
D) Donald Trump.
  • 31. Intergrity and transparency were key qualities shown by which Nigerian role model?
A) Remi Tinubu
B) Abdulsalami Abubakar
C) Dora Akunyili
D) Seyi Tinubu
  • 32. Qualities of a good role model include __________
A) Dishonesty
B) Pride and arrogance
C) Honesty and selfless service
D) Lying and gossiping
  • 33. Other qualities of a good role model include _________
A) Disrespect towards others
B) Secrecy and dishonesty
C) Lack of accountability
D) Discipline and tolerance.
  • 34. What is the main function of the legislature in a democratic government?
A) To enforce laws
B) To make laws.
C) To interpret laws
D) To implement policies
  • 35. Which of the following is a fundamental right of a citizen?
A) All of the options.
B) Right to free speech
C) Right to education
D) Right to vote.
  • 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) Judiciary
B) Legislature
C) All of the options
D) Executive
  • 38. What is the main goal of a pressure group?
A) To influence government policies
B) To gain political power
C) To provide social services
D) To educate the public
  • 39. Which of the following is an example of a civic responsibility?
A) Paying taxes
B) All of the options
C) Participating in community service
D) Voting
  • 40. What is the term for a system of government where power is held by a small group of individuals?
A) Dictatorship
B) Monarchy
C) Oligarchy
D) Democracy
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