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PES SS2 Civic Education (OBJECTIVE) 2nd Term Exam 2025/2026
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  • 1. What is governance?
A) Governance is a new social media platform.
B) Governance refers to the system or process of governing, where decisions are made and implemented for an organization, country, or institution.
C) Governance means ruling with an iron fist.
D) Governance is a system of government popular in Africa
  • 2. Which of these are among the correct principles of good governance?
A) Autocracy, oppression and favoritism
B) Dishonesty, bias and lack of accountability
C) Nepotism, corruption and secrecy
D) Transparency, accountability, Rule of law, participation and Equity and Inclusiveness.
  • 3. Which of these is the correct system of governance used by different countries around the world?
A) Dictatorship where decisions are made by popular vote.
B) Democracy and monarchy.
C) Anarchy where everyone makes the laws.
D) Monarchy where the rules are elected daily.
  • 4. The correct definition of monarchy is________
A) A system where power is held by the people through voting.
B) A government run by a group of elected representatives.
C) A state where decisions are made by the council of elders.
D) Power is held by a single individual (King or Queen) and is often inherited.
  • 5. What is a constitutional monarchy?
A) A government where the monarch is elected every year.
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 state where the monarch makes all the laws.
  • 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 citizen is a legal member of a state who enjoys rights and owes duties to the government.
C) A non-human entity with specific legal rights.
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) Monarchical democracy
B) Authoritarian democracy
C) Direct and indirect democracy.
D) Dictatorial democracy.
  • 9. Which of these are the correct duties of a citizen?
A) Obeying laws, paying taxes, voting and defending the nation.
B) Constantly arguing about the state of the nation.
C) Obeying only laws they agree with.
D) Paying taxes to a foreign government.
  • 10. The duties of a government include________
A) Providing entertainment for the citizens.
B) Controlling citizens' personal choices.
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) Saudi Arabia
B) United States of America.
C) United Kingdom.
D) France.
  • 12. Which of these countries practice constitutional monarchy?
A) Egypt
B) United Kingdom
C) South Africa
D) Iran
  • 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 one central government has all the power.
D) A system where local governments have no power.
  • 14. Pick the correct features of Nigerian federalism.
A) Uniform laws across all states.
B) Division of power, concurrent list, residual list, written and rigid constitution, supremacy of the constitution and bicameral legislature.
C) A single tier of government.
D) Centralized control of local governments.
  • 15. The importance of federalism are __________
A) National unity, prevents tyranny, brings government closer to the people and even development.
B) It reduces regional authority.
C) It promotes uniform laws across all regions.
D) It concentrates power in one authority.
  • 16. Challenges of Nigerian federalism include______
A) Concentration of power.
B) Revenue allocation, over - centralisation of power, the minority question and state creation agitation.
C) Lack of local participation.
D) Uniformity across regions.
  • 17. What are human rights violations?
A) Human rights violations refers to actions that infringe on the fundamental rights and freedoms entitled to all individuals, often protected by the law.
B) Acts that ensure equality for all.
C) Laws protecting individual freedoms.
D) Actions that promote social justice.
  • 18. Causes of human rights violations include________
A) Economic uncertainty.
B) Lack of good education.
C) Poverty, illiteracy, corruption and poor leadership.
D) Strong international cooperation.
  • 19. What is a common effect of human rights violations in a society?
A) Displacement and migration of vulnerable population.
B) Enhanced government stability.
C) Increased economic growth.
D) Improved social cohesion.
  • 20. Another effect of human rights violations in the society is_________
A) Increased economic investment.
B) Psychological trauma and breakdown of trust.
C) Improved social cohesion.
D) Enhanced government popularity.
  • 21. What is a common remedy for human rights violations?
A) Providing compensation to the victims.
B) Imposing harsher laws.
C) Reducing international cooperation.
D) Ignoring the issue.
  • 22. Define civil society
A) A private business sector.
B) A government regulatory body.
C) A political party.
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) A method of maintaining the status quo.
B) A practice of imposing one's views on others.
C) Advocacy is about trying to change laws or public opinion.
D) A process of identifying social issues.
  • 24. What is the full meaning of UNESCO?
A) United Nations Emergency Services Cooperation
B) United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organization.
C) United Nations Economic and Social Committee.
D) Union bank enlistment scheme and charity organization.
  • 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) It means being a member of a global online community.
C) Being a secret member of another country.
D) A term for online shopping habits.
  • 27. Your cyber rights as an SS2 student include _______
A) Privacy, freedom of expression and access.
B) Right to hack into school servers.
C) Right to share classmates' personal information online.
D) Right to access restricted websites at school.
  • 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) Verifying information and respecting copyright laws.
D) Share the private information of other people without their consent.
  • 29. Which Nigerian role model showed patriotism, courage and vision?
A) Olusegun Obasanjo
B) Sani Abacha.
C) Mohammamdu Buhari
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) Dora Akunyili
B) Abdulsalami Abubakar
C) Remi Tinubu
D) Seyi Tinubu
  • 32. Qualities of a good role model include __________
A) Dishonesty
B) Pride and arrogance
C) Lying and gossiping
D) Honesty and selfless service
  • 33. Other qualities of a good role model include _________
A) Discipline and tolerance.
B) Disrespect towards others
C) Secrecy and dishonesty
D) Lack of accountability
  • 34. What is the main function of the legislature in a democratic government?
A) To enforce laws
B) To interpret laws
C) To implement policies
D) To make laws.
  • 35. Which of the following is a fundamental right of a citizen?
A) Right to free speech
B) All of the options.
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) Election
C) Democracy
D) Voting.
  • 37. Which arm of government is responsible for ensuring that the rule of law is upheld?
A) Judiciary
B) Legislature
C) Executive
D) All of the options
  • 38. What is the main goal of a pressure group?
A) To educate the public
B) To provide social services
C) To influence government policies
D) To gain political power
  • 39. Which of the following is an example of a civic responsibility?
A) Paying taxes
B) Participating in community service
C) All of the options
D) Voting
  • 40. What is the term for a system of government where power is held by a small group of individuals?
A) Monarchy
B) Democracy
C) Dictatorship
D) Oligarchy
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