PES SS1 Civic Education (Objectives) 2nd Term Exam 2025/2026
  • 1. Who is a citizen?
A) A citizen is someone who owns property in a country.
B) A citizen is a person who has lived in a country for less than five years.
C) A citizen is only a person born in a country with no parents from that country.
D) A citizen is a person who has legal membership in a country, typically by birth, ancestry, or naturalization, and enjoys certain rights and responsibilities within that country.
  • 2. Citizenship by the law means________
A) It is the legal status of being a member of a particular country. It gives an individual certain rights (like voting) and duties (like paying taxes).
B) Citizenship is automatically lost after living abroad for six months.
C) Citizenship can only be acquired through marriage to a foreigner.
D) Only people born in a country are considered citizens.
  • 3. The following are types of citizenship except ____________
A) Citizenship by registration
B) Citizenship by birth
C) Citizenship by naturalization
D) Citizenship by spoken word
  • 4. What part of the Nigerian constitution talks about citizenship by naturalization?
A) Section 27.
B) Section 21
C) Section 26
D) Section 25
  • 5. What part of the Nigerian constitution talks about dual citizenship?
A) Section 20
B) Section 26.
C) Section 28
D) Section 28
  • 6. What does dual citizenship mean?
A) It means having two different passports from the same country.
B) Having citizenship in two countries and being required to serve in both countries' militaries simultaneously.
C) Dual citizenship means a person is a citizen of two countries simultaneously. This can happen through various means like birth, naturalization, or marriage. For instance, a child born to Nigerian parents in the US might automatically have dual citizenship.
D) A citizenship status that automatically grants ownership of properties in any country.
  • 7. Loss of citizenship occurs when?
A) When a person loses their citizenship by renunciation, deprivation etc.
B) It means a person can no longer travel to that country.
C) Loss of citizenship automatically grants permanent residency in another country.
D) It refers to the process of acquiring new citizenship.
  • 8. What is the concept of the Rule of Law?
A) It implies that the law is only for certain groups of people.
B) It means everyone in a country is above the law except government officials.
C) It states that the law is supreme and that everyone including the government and its officials is subject to it.
D) It refers to a system where laws change based on personal opinions of leaders.
  • 9. Who popularized the concept of the Rule of Law?
A) Olusegun Obasanjo
B) Christopher Harrison
C) Eva Mendes
D) A.V Dicey
  • 10. One of the two main pillars of the Rule of Law according to professor A.V Dicey is ________
A) Supremacy of the law.
B) Supremacy of the military. Ruling by decree and arbitrary power.
C) Unwritten laws, selective application of justice and immunity for public officials.
D) Absence of judicial review
  • 11. One of the importance of the Rule of Law is ___________
A) It undermines individual rights and freedoms
B) It allows leaders to make unchecked decisions.
C) Prevents dictatorship
D) It promotes inequality and favours the wealthy.
  • 12. Another importance of the Rule of Law is _____________
A) It gives government officials absolute power.
B) It hinders economic growth and development.
C) It promotes stability
D) It leads to increased corruption and abuse of authority.
  • 13. Factors that limit the Rule of Law include ___________
A) Immunity.
B) Very strict laws.
C) Complete transparency in government operations.
D) Universal agreement on all laws.
  • 14. A major factor that limits the Rule of Law is ____________
A) Simple and straightforward laws.
B) Poverty
C) Widespread public trust in government.
D) Strong institutions that enforce laws impartially
  • 15. What are democratic values?
A) Concentrating power in the hands of a few.
B) Democratic values are fundamental beliefs and standards that guide the behaviour of citizens and leaders in a democracy.
C) Suppressing freedom of speech and assembly.
D) Prioritizing individual gain over collective well-being.
  • 16. One of the key aspects of democratic values is _________
A) Suppression of opposition voices.
B) Concentration of power in a single authority
C) Freedom of speech
D) Disregard for minority rights and interests.
  • 17. Another key aspect of democratic values is ____________
A) Participation.
B) Restricting access to information and free press.
C) Prioritizing personal interest over national welfare.
D) Ignoring the rule of law and judicial oversight.
  • 18. Why is Nigeria usually called the "giant of Africa"?
A) Because there are many tribes in Nigeria.
B) Because it is such a large country.
C) Because it is the most populous country in the African continent.
D) Because every Nigerian can speak at least two or more languages.
  • 19. How many ethnic groups do we have in Nigeria?
A) 150
B) 220
C) 250
D) 300
  • 20. How many major ethnic groups do we have in Nigeria?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 10
D) 20
  • 21. Are Nigerians deeply spiritual?
A) False
B) I don't know.
C) Maybe
D) True
  • 22. What are the two major religions in Nigeria?
A) Amadioha and Ogun
B) Christianity and Islam.
C) Water worshippers and land air worshippers.
D) Ifa and Ise
  • 23. Does every Nigerian have the constitutional right to practice any religion?
A) I don't know.
B) Sometimes
C) True
D) False
  • 24. What is Tolerance?
A) It is about imposing your beliefs on others for their own good.
B) Tolerance is accepting and respecting differences in people, cultures, or beliefs, even if you disagree or don't fully understand them. It's about being open-minded and allowing others to express themselves freely, without judgment or discrimination.
C) It means isolating those who are different from you.
D) Tolerance means agreeing with everyone and everything.
  • 25. What is interpersonal relationship and social harmony?
A) A society where one group imposes its will on others.
B) It is a one way interaction where one person dominates.
C) A relationship that only exists for personal gain.
D) Interpersonal relationship and social harmony are the social associations and connections between two or more people.
  • 26. One of the factors that enhance interpersonal relationships and social harmony is _____________
A) Prioritizing personal interests over collective well-being.
B) Peaceful coexistence.
C) Lack of communication and active listening.
D) Disrespect and dismissal of others' feelings.
  • 27. Another factor that promotes interpersonal relationships and social harmony is__________
A) Encouraging stereotypes and prejudices
B) Focusing solely on individual achievements.
C) Suppressing open and honest communication.
D) Mutual respect.
  • 28. Is patience an important factor for promoting interpersonal relationships and social harmony?
A) No
B) Sometimes.
C) I don't know.
D) Yes
  • 29. What is corruption?
A) It is a practice of promoting fairness and equality.
B) Corruption is when someone is too generous with resources.
C) Corruption is the misuse of entrusted power or public office for personal gain.
D) It refers to honest and transparent governance.
  • 30. One of the dangers of corruption is ______________
A) It promotes economic growth
B) It strengthens institutions and trust in the government.
C) Corruption has no impact on social equality
D) Loss of trust.
  • 31. Another danger of corruption is____________
A) It boosts trust in public institutions.
B) It helps to reduce poverty and inequality. Corruption improves transparency and accountability.
C) It reduces poverty and inequality
D) Moral decay.
  • 32. Prevention strategies for corruption include _____________
A) Transparency
B) Centralizing power without oversight
C) Encouraging secrecy in the government
D) Reducing penalties for corrupt activities
  • 33. Which of the following is among the preventive strategies for corruption?
A) Increasing bureaucratic red tape.
B) Strong institutions
C) Appointing unaccountable individuals to key positions
D) Ignoring whistleblower reports
  • 34. Who is a leader?
A) Someone who follows others without question.
B) A leader is someone who lacks vision and direction.
C) A leader is someone who guides, influences, or inspires others towards a common goal or vision.
D) A leader is someone who is only concerned about personal gain.
  • 35. Which of the following are among the qualities of a leader?
A) Indecisiveness and lack of accountability
B) Intergrity and vision.
C) Dishonesty and lack of Intergrity
D) Poor communication skills and inability to listen.
  • 36. Another quality of a leader is ______
A) Deciseness and empathy
B) Focused solely on personal interests.
C) Inability to adapt to change
D) Arrogance and disregard for others.
  • 37. Duties of a good follower include ____________
A) Disrupting team harmony.
B) Loyalty and obedience to laws.
C) Blindly obeying without questioning even when something suspicious happens
D) Ignoring the leader's vision
  • 38. Other duties of a good follower are ____________
A) Dedication and constructive criticism
B) Refusing to provide feedback
C) Lacking initiative
D) Always prioritizing personal goals over team objectives.
  • 39. Which of the following Nigerians are examples of good leaders?
A) Portable
B) Nnamdi Azikiwe
C) Peller
D) Bola Ahmed Tinubu
  • 40. From the list below, which Nigerian is an example of a good leader?
A) Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
B) General Sani Abacha
C) General Ibrahim Babangida
D) General Muhammadu Buhari
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