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