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