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