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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 system of government popular in Africa
B) Governance refers to the system or process of governing, where decisions are made and implemented for an organization, country, or institution.
C) Governance is a new social media platform.
D) Governance means ruling with an iron fist.
  • 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) Transparency, accountability, Rule of law, participation and Equity and Inclusiveness.
D) Nepotism, corruption and secrecy
  • 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) Anarchy where everyone makes the laws.
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 state where decisions are made by the council of elders.
C) A system where power is held by the people through voting.
D) A government run by a group of elected representatives.
  • 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 state where decisions are made by the council of elders.
C) Governance based on religious law where religious leaders hold the highest authority.
D) A government where laws are based on scientific principles.
  • 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 person who owns a property in a country but wasn't born there.
C) A non-human entity with specific legal rights.
D) A temporary resident with limited rights.
  • 8. Which are the two types of democracy you know?
A) Direct and indirect democracy.
B) Monarchical democracy
C) Authoritarian democracy
D) Dictatorial democracy.
  • 9. Which of these are the correct duties of a citizen?
A) Constantly arguing about the state of the nation.
B) Obeying laws, paying taxes, voting and defending 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 security, health care, education and protecting the fundamental human rights of the citizens.
B) Maximizing profits for the ruling party.
C) Providing entertainment for the citizens.
D) Controlling citizens' personal choices.
  • 11. Which of these countries practice absolute monarchy?
A) United Kingdom.
B) France.
C) Saudi Arabia
D) United States of America.
  • 12. Which of these countries practice constitutional monarchy?
A) Iran
B) Egypt
C) United Kingdom
D) South Africa
  • 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 system where one central government has all the power.
C) A government where power is held by a single leader.
D) A system where local governments have no 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 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) Uniformity across regions.
B) Revenue allocation, over - centralisation of power, the minority question and state creation agitation.
C) Lack of local participation.
D) Concentration of power.
  • 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) Actions that promote social justice.
D) Laws protecting individual freedoms.
  • 18. Causes of human rights violations include________
A) Economic uncertainty.
B) Strong international cooperation.
C) Poverty, illiteracy, corruption and poor leadership.
D) Lack of good education.
  • 19. What is a common effect of human rights violations in a society?
A) Increased economic growth.
B) Improved social cohesion.
C) Enhanced government stability.
D) Displacement and migration of vulnerable population.
  • 20. Another effect of human rights violations in the society is_________
A) Enhanced government popularity.
B) Increased economic investment.
C) Improved social cohesion.
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 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) Advocacy is about trying to change laws or public opinion.
B) A process of identifying social issues.
C) A practice of imposing one's views on others.
D) A method of maintaining the status quo.
  • 24. What is the full meaning of UNESCO?
A) United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organization.
B) United Nations Economic and Social Committee.
C) United Nations Emergency Services Cooperation
D) Union bank enlistment scheme and charity organization.
  • 25. Define foreign policy.
A) A nation's approach to environmental conservation.
B) Foreign policy is the strategies and goods a country uses to guide its interactions with other nations and international organizations.
C) A country's internal economic strategy.
D) A government's domestic Healthcare policy.
  • 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) Privacy, freedom of expression and access.
B) Right to access restricted websites at school.
C) Right to hack into school servers.
D) Right to share classmates' personal information online.
  • 28. You can be a responsible digital citizen by ___________
A) Verifying information and respecting copyright laws.
B) Post hurtful comments online anonymously.
C) Use someone else's password to log in.
D) Share the private information of other people without their consent.
  • 29. Which Nigerian role model showed patriotism, courage and vision?
A) Mohammamdu Buhari
B) Herbert Macaulay and Nnamdi Azikiwe.
C) Sani Abacha.
D) Olusegun Obasanjo
  • 30. Justice, fearlessness and advocacy were key qualities shown by which Nigerian role models?
A) Goodluck Jonathan
B) Godswill Akpabio
C) Gani Fawehinmi and Fumilayo Ransom Kuti.
D) Donald Trump.
  • 31. Intergrity and transparency were key qualities shown by which Nigerian role model?
A) Remi Tinubu
B) Abdulsalami Abubakar
C) Dora Akunyili
D) Seyi Tinubu
  • 32. Qualities of a good role model include __________
A) Lying and gossiping
B) Dishonesty
C) Honesty and selfless service
D) Pride and arrogance
  • 33. Other qualities of a good role model include _________
A) Lack of accountability
B) Disrespect towards others
C) Secrecy and dishonesty
D) Discipline and tolerance.
  • 34. What is the main function of the legislature in a democratic government?
A) To make laws.
B) To interpret laws
C) To implement policies
D) To enforce laws
  • 35. Which of the following is a fundamental right of a citizen?
A) Right to free speech
B) Right to vote.
C) All of the options.
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) Representation
B) Election
C) Voting.
D) Democracy
  • 37. Which arm of government is responsible for ensuring that the rule of law is upheld?
A) All of the options
B) Legislature
C) Executive
D) Judiciary
  • 38. What is the main goal of a pressure group?
A) To provide social services
B) To educate the public
C) To influence government policies
D) To gain political power
  • 39. Which of the following is an example of a civic responsibility?
A) Voting
B) Participating in community service
C) Paying taxes
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) Dictatorship
B) Oligarchy
C) Democracy
D) Monarchy
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