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PES SS2 Civic Education (OBJECTIVE) 2nd Term Exam 2025/2026
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  • 1. What is governance?
A) Governance means ruling with an iron fist.
B) Governance is a new social media platform.
C) Governance is a system of government popular in Africa
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) Transparency, accountability, Rule of law, participation and Equity and Inclusiveness.
B) Autocracy, oppression and favoritism
C) Dishonesty, bias and lack of accountability
D) Nepotism, corruption and secrecy
  • 3. Which of these is the correct system of governance used by different countries around the world?
A) Anarchy where everyone makes the laws.
B) Dictatorship where decisions are made by popular vote.
C) Monarchy where the rules are elected daily.
D) Democracy and monarchy.
  • 4. The correct definition of monarchy is________
A) Power is held by a single individual (King or Queen) and is often inherited.
B) A system where power is held by the people through voting.
C) A government run by a group of elected representatives.
D) A state where decisions are made by the council of elders.
  • 5. What is a constitutional monarchy?
A) The ruler's powers are limited by a constitution. E.g: The UK.
B) A system where the monarch has absolute power.
C) A state where the monarch makes all the laws.
D) A government where the monarch is elected every year.
  • 6. What is Theocracy?
A) Governance based on religious law where religious leaders hold the highest authority.
B) A government where laws are based on scientific principles.
C) A state where decisions are made by the council of elders.
D) A system where power is held by elected representatives.
  • 7. Who is a citizen?
A) A temporary resident with limited rights.
B) A non-human entity with specific legal rights.
C) A citizen is a legal member of a state who enjoys rights and owes duties to the government.
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) Dictatorial democracy.
B) Direct and indirect democracy.
C) Monarchical democracy
D) Authoritarian democracy
  • 9. Which of these are the correct duties of a citizen?
A) Constantly arguing about the state of the nation.
B) Paying taxes to a foreign government.
C) Obeying laws, paying taxes, voting and defending the nation.
D) Obeying only laws they agree with.
  • 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) Maximizing profits for the ruling party.
D) Controlling citizens' personal choices.
  • 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) Egypt
B) Iran
C) South Africa
D) United Kingdom
  • 13. What is federalism?
A) A government where power is held by a single leader.
B) Federalism is a system of government where power is constitutionally shared between a central (Federal) government and several component units (state and local governments).
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) Uniform laws across all states.
C) Division of power, concurrent list, residual list, written and rigid constitution, supremacy of the constitution and bicameral legislature.
D) A single tier of government.
  • 15. The importance of federalism are __________
A) It concentrates power in one authority.
B) It promotes uniform laws across all regions.
C) It reduces regional authority.
D) National unity, prevents tyranny, brings government closer to the people and even development.
  • 16. Challenges of Nigerian federalism include______
A) Uniformity across regions.
B) Lack of local participation.
C) Concentration of power.
D) Revenue allocation, over - centralisation of power, the minority question and state creation agitation.
  • 17. What are human rights violations?
A) Acts that ensure equality for all.
B) Laws protecting individual freedoms.
C) Human rights violations refers to actions that infringe on the fundamental rights and freedoms entitled to all individuals, often protected by the law.
D) Actions that promote social justice.
  • 18. Causes of human rights violations include________
A) Poverty, illiteracy, corruption and poor leadership.
B) Economic uncertainty.
C) Lack of good education.
D) Strong international cooperation.
  • 19. What is a common effect of human rights violations in a society?
A) Increased economic growth.
B) Improved social cohesion.
C) Displacement and migration of vulnerable population.
D) Enhanced government stability.
  • 20. Another effect of human rights violations in the society is_________
A) Enhanced government popularity.
B) Improved social cohesion.
C) Increased economic investment.
D) Psychological trauma and breakdown of trust.
  • 21. What is a common remedy for human rights violations?
A) Ignoring the issue.
B) Reducing international cooperation.
C) Providing compensation to the victims.
D) Imposing harsher laws.
  • 22. Define civil society
A) A government regulatory body.
B) A political party.
C) A private business sector.
D) 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.
  • 23. What is advocacy?
A) Advocacy is about trying to change laws or public opinion.
B) A practice of imposing one's views on others.
C) A method of maintaining the status quo.
D) A process of identifying social issues.
  • 24. What is the full meaning of UNESCO?
A) United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organization.
B) United Nations Emergency Services Cooperation
C) Union bank enlistment scheme and charity organization.
D) United Nations Economic and Social Committee.
  • 25. Define foreign policy.
A) A country's internal economic strategy.
B) Foreign policy is the strategies and goods a country uses to guide its interactions with other nations and international organizations.
C) A government's domestic Healthcare policy.
D) A nation's approach to environmental conservation.
  • 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 access restricted websites at school.
B) Privacy, freedom of expression and access.
C) Right to share classmates' personal information online.
D) Right to hack into school servers.
  • 28. You can be a responsible digital citizen by ___________
A) Verifying information and respecting copyright laws.
B) Post hurtful comments online anonymously.
C) Share the private information of other people without their consent.
D) Use someone else's password to log in.
  • 29. Which Nigerian role model showed patriotism, courage and vision?
A) Herbert Macaulay and Nnamdi Azikiwe.
B) Mohammamdu Buhari
C) Sani Abacha.
D) Olusegun Obasanjo
  • 30. Justice, fearlessness and advocacy were key qualities shown by which Nigerian role models?
A) Godswill Akpabio
B) Donald Trump.
C) Gani Fawehinmi and Fumilayo Ransom Kuti.
D) Goodluck Jonathan
  • 31. Intergrity and transparency were key qualities shown by which Nigerian role model?
A) Seyi Tinubu
B) Dora Akunyili
C) Abdulsalami Abubakar
D) Remi Tinubu
  • 32. Qualities of a good role model include __________
A) Honesty and selfless service
B) Pride and arrogance
C) Dishonesty
D) Lying and gossiping
  • 33. Other qualities of a good role model include _________
A) Discipline and tolerance.
B) Disrespect towards others
C) Lack of accountability
D) Secrecy and dishonesty
  • 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) Right to education
B) Right to vote.
C) Right to free speech
D) All of the options.
  • 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) Democracy
D) Election
  • 37. Which arm of government is responsible for ensuring that the rule of law is upheld?
A) Legislature
B) All of the options
C) Executive
D) Judiciary
  • 38. What is the main goal of a pressure group?
A) To influence government policies
B) To educate the public
C) To provide social services
D) To gain political power
  • 39. Which of the following is an example of a civic responsibility?
A) Participating in community service
B) All of the options
C) Paying taxes
D) Voting
  • 40. What is the term for a system of government where power is held by a small group of individuals?
A) Democracy
B) Dictatorship
C) Monarchy
D) Oligarchy
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