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CIVIC EDUCATION PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

WAEC, NECO, GCE and JAMB Civic Education past questions with 100 objective questions, 20 theory questions with answers, and 10 theory questions for your SSCE preparation and civic exam success.

Section A: 100 Civic Education Past Objective Questions (Multiple Choice)

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Civic Education Past Questions (1–100) objectives

  1. One of the goals of civic education is to:
    A. promote authoritarian rule
    B. instigate conflict among citizens
    C. encourage political apathy
    D. develop responsible citizens
    Answer: D
  2. The rule of law emphasizes:
    A. supremacy of the wealthy
    B. obedience to leaders
    C. equality before the law
    D. power of the executive
    Answer: C
  3. Which of these is a civil right of a citizen?
    A. Right to vote
    B. Right to employment
    C. Right to discipline others
    D. Right to bribe
    Answer: A
  4. Which institution ensures justice and interpretation of laws?
    A. Executive
    B. Judiciary
    C. Legislature
    D. Press
    Answer: B
  5. A responsible citizen should:
    A. evade taxes
    B. obey traffic laws
    C. insult public officers
    D. ignore public health policies
    Answer: B
  6. The principle of separation of powers was proposed by:
    A. John Locke
    B. Montesquieu
    C. Socrates
    D. Karl Marx
    Answer: B
  7. Civic duties include the following except:
    A. voting in elections
    B. joining secret cults
    C. paying taxes
    D. respecting the national symbols
    Answer: B
  8. Human trafficking violates which of the following rights?
    A. Right to association
    B. Right to education
    C. Right to dignity
    D. Right to property
    Answer: C
  9. Democracy is best defined as:
    A. rule by monarchs
    B. rule of the rich
    C. government of the people, by the people, and for the people
    D. domination of the masses
    Answer: C
  10. The act of showing loyalty to one’s country is known as:
    A. dictatorship
    B. patriotism
    C. aggression
    D. nationalism
    Answer: B
  11. The legal age for voting in Nigeria is:
    A. 16
    B. 18
    C. 21
    D. 25
    Answer: B
  12. Which body conducts elections in Nigeria?
    A. EFCC
    B. Police
    C. INEC
    D. NJC
    Answer: C
  13. The national symbol that represents peace is:
    A. the flag
    B. the coat of arms
    C. the white horse
    D. the eagle
    Answer: C
  14. The idea that government should be accountable to the people is part of:
    A. tyranny
    B. democracy
    C. oligarchy
    D. autocracy
    Answer: B
  15. An agent of political socialization is:
    A. the prison
    B. the military
    C. the mass media
    D. the weather
    Answer: C
  16. Fundamental human rights are enshrined in the:
    A. presidential order
    B. ministerial paper
    C. constitution
    D. criminal code
    Answer: C
  17. The act of voting more than once in an election is called:
    A. multiple voting
    B. ballot paper
    C. rigging
    D. electoral success
    Answer: A
  18. Civic education teaches all of these except:
    A. tolerance
    B. political thuggery
    C. national unity
    D. peaceful coexistence
    Answer: B
  19. Which arm of government implements laws?
    A. Judiciary
    B. Legislature
    C. Executive
    D. Local government
    Answer: C
  20. The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is currently:
    A. obsolete
    B. military constitution
    C. in use
    D. foreign-based
    Answer: C
  21. Which of the following is a democratic institution?
    A. Military junta
    B. Electoral commission
    C. Secret cult
    D. Dictatorship
    Answer: B
  22. An example of a pressure group in Nigeria is:
    A. INEC
    B. NLC
    C. WAEC
    D. NYSC
    Answer: B
  23. Bribery and corruption in public offices are forms of:
    A. good governance
    B. national rebirth
    C. social vice
    D. moral value
    Answer: C
  24. National values promote:
    A. conflict
    B. instability
    C. patriotism
    D. crime
    Answer: C
  25. The court where election disputes are settled is the:
    A. family court
    B. traditional court
    C. tribunal
    D. appeal court
    Answer: C
  26. A free and fair election should have the following except:
    A. intimidation
    B. transparency
    C. credibility
    D. voter education
    Answer: A
  27. One of the consequences of cultism in institutions is:
    A. academic excellence
    B. increased security
    C. breakdown of law and order
    D. employment
    Answer: C
  28. A written document that outlines the rules of a country is called:
    A. policy
    B. charter
    C. constitution
    D. decree
    Answer: C
  29. The main function of the police is to:
    A. legislate
    B. prosecute
    C. adjudicate
    D. maintain law and order
    Answer: D
  30. Which of these is a characteristic of good governance?
    A. Tribalism
    B. Transparency
    C. Injustice
    D. Oppression
    Answer: B
  31. Nigeria’s coat of arms has two animals—what are they?
    A. Lions
    B. Camels
    C. Horses
    D. Goats
    Answer: C
  32. Which of the following is a component of civic education?
    A. Greed
    B. Corruption
    C. Respect for others
    D. Violence
    Answer: C
  33. The green colour in the Nigerian flag symbolizes:
    A. peace
    B. unity
    C. agriculture
    D. water
    Answer: C
  34. Which organ of government makes laws?
    A. Executive
    B. Judiciary
    C. Legislature
    D. Police
    Answer: C
  35. A major role of political parties is to:
    A. cause violence
    B. create divisions
    C. contest elections
    D. overthrow government
    Answer: C
  36. The process of removing an elected official before the end of tenure is:
    A. by-election
    B. impeachment
    C. appointment
    D. consensus
    Answer: B
  37. Values are important in society because they:
    A. encourage crime
    B. promote social order
    C. allow disobedience
    D. lead to dictatorship
    Answer: B
  38. Voting during elections is a civic:
    A. obligation
    B. punishment
    C. gift
    D. right
    Answer: D
  39. Which of the following promotes national integration?
    A. Ethnic bias
    B. Youth empowerment
    C. Electoral malpractice
    D. Religious intolerance
    Answer: B
  40. The type of democracy practiced in Nigeria is:
    A. direct
    B. monarchical
    C. representative
    D. autocratic
    Answer: C
  41. Obeying traffic rules is a sign of:
    A. aggression
    B. disobedience
    C. lawfulness
    D. superiority
    Answer: C
  42. The act of selling votes is called:
    A. electoral reform
    B. vote buying
    C. campaign
    D. suffrage
    Answer: B
  43. Civil society groups help in promoting:
    A. electoral violence
    B. corruption
    C. government secrecy
    D. accountability
    Answer: D
  44. The full meaning of NDLEA is:
    A. National Development Law of East Africa
    B. National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
    C. Nigeria Drug Law and Economic Authority
    D. National Drug Leadership and Education Act
    Answer: B
  45. Public complaints commission in Nigeria is also known as:
    A. INEC
    B. Ombudsman
    C. Police
    D. Judiciary
    Answer: B
  46. Who is responsible for defending the constitution?
    A. President
    B. Citizens
    C. Police
    D. Court
    Answer: D
  47. A responsible youth is expected to:
    A. ignore the law
    B. shun cultism
    C. abuse drugs
    D. riot regularly
    Answer: B
  48. National identity card helps in:
    A. causing inflation
    B. identifying citizens
    C. creating jobs
    D. reducing accidents
    Answer: B
  49. Which of these is an electoral malpractice?
    A. Voter education
    B. Voting once
    C. Snatching ballot boxes
    D. Peaceful campaign
    Answer: C
  50. The body responsible for lawmaking at the federal level is:
    A. State Assembly
    B. House of Chiefs
    C. National Assembly
    D. Council of Elders
    Answer: C

Section 2. Civic Education Past Questions (51–100) objectives

  1. Which of these is a form of civic responsibility?
    A. Smuggling goods
    B. Bribing voters
    C. Voting in elections
    D. Joining illegal groups
    Answer: C
  2. The most important aspect of national identity is:
    A. tax evasion
    B. national symbols
    C. electricity supply
    D. high salaries
    Answer: B
  3. The Nigerian constitution guarantees freedom of:
    A. destruction
    B. terrorism
    C. movement
    D. corruption
    Answer: C
  4. An act that affects the good image of the country negatively is:
    A. road safety
    B. examination malpractice
    C. military parade
    D. electioneering
    Answer: B
  5. Which of the following is a reason for youth empowerment?
    A. Political laziness
    B. Employment creation
    C. Crime promotion
    D. Social deviance
    Answer: B
  6. A society without values will experience:
    A. orderliness
    B. justice
    C. peace
    D. lawlessness
    Answer: D
  7. The agency responsible for drug law enforcement in Nigeria is:
    A. EFCC
    B. INEC
    C. NDLEA
    D. FRSC
    Answer: C
  8. The constitution of Nigeria can be described as:
    A. set of rules governing the people
    B. list of governors
    C. power of traditional rulers
    D. punishment for criminals
    Answer: A
  9. Citizenship by birth is acquired by:
    A. adoption
    B. being born in Nigeria
    C. naturalization
    D. government employment
    Answer: B
  10. Obedience to laws leads to:
    A. corruption
    B. national peace
    C. civil war
    D. inflation
    Answer: B
  11. The red color in the Nigerian Army flag represents:
    A. strength and bravery
    B. love and peace
    C. loyalty
    D. agriculture
    Answer: A
  12. Electoral malpractice affects democracy by:
    A. encouraging participation
    B. building trust
    C. discouraging fairness
    D. promoting order
    Answer: C
  13. The name of Nigeria’s upper legislative house is:
    A. House of Representatives
    B. Senate
    C. Judiciary
    D. INEC
    Answer: B
  14. The habit of doing the right thing at the right time is:
    A. punctuality
    B. dishonesty
    C. selfishness
    D. cheating
    Answer: A
  15. One of the dangers of political apathy is:
    A. poor governance
    B. good representation
    C. national development
    D. effective leadership
    Answer: A
  16. The fundamental human rights of Nigerians are listed in the:
    A. penal code
    B. national anthem
    C. constitution
    D. police code
    Answer: C
  17. An example of a non-governmental organization is:
    A. WAEC
    B. UNICEF
    C. Army
    D. Ministry of Education
    Answer: B
  18. Which of these promotes good governance?
    A. Tribalism
    B. Nepotism
    C. Accountability
    D. Rigging
    Answer: C
  19. The basic unit of society is the:
    A. school
    B. family
    C. market
    D. church
    Answer: B
  20. The body responsible for road safety in Nigeria is:
    A. NDLEA
    B. FRSC
    C. NAFDAC
    D. EFCC
    Answer: B
  21. Which of these can discourage national integration?
    A. religious intolerance
    B. patriotism
    C. youth empowerment
    D. discipline
    Answer: A
  22. The motto of Nigeria is:
    A. Unity, Strength and Peace
    B. Peace, Justice and Development
    C. Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress
    D. Labour and Prosperity
    Answer: C
  23. The president of Nigeria belongs to which arm of government?
    A. Legislature
    B. Judiciary
    C. Executive
    D. Local Government
    Answer: C
  24. Human rights are said to be inalienable because they:
    A. cannot be shared
    B. cannot be given or taken away
    C. can be sold
    D. are optional
    Answer: B
  25. The value of integrity means:
    A. cheating when no one is watching
    B. honesty and moral uprightness
    C. following the crowd
    D. being aggressive
    Answer: B
  26. A person who has no voting right is called a:
    A. citizen
    B. non-voter
    C. disenfranchised
    D. delegate
    Answer: C
  27. Which of these is a national symbol?
    A. Police
    B. Coat of Arms
    C. Parliament
    D. President
    Answer: B
  28. The act of obeying traffic lights is part of:
    A. civil disobedience
    B. civic responsibility
    C. political struggle
    D. electoral reform
    Answer: B
  29. Nigeria gained independence in:
    A. 1960
    B. 1975
    C. 1980
    D. 1999
    Answer: A
  30. The youth can participate in politics through:
    A. violence
    B. voting
    C. bribery
    D. cultism
    Answer: B
  31. The rule that all public funds must be accounted for promotes:
    A. greed
    B. accountability
    C. selfishness
    D. dishonesty
    Answer: B
  32. Cultism in schools leads to:
    A. academic excellence
    B. security
    C. fear and violence
    D. promotion of values
    Answer: C
  33. Which of these can help reduce examination malpractice?
    A. bribing invigilators
    B. strict supervision
    C. granting waivers
    D. cheating techniques
    Answer: B
  34. Laws are important in the society because they:
    A. increase conflict
    B. promote disorder
    C. maintain peace and order
    D. destroy unity
    Answer: C
  35. A major benefit of inter-communal relationship is:
    A. war
    B. mutual understanding
    C. segregation
    D. hatred
    Answer: B
  36. Youths can contribute to national development through:
    A. hard work
    B. laziness
    C. cultism
    D. cybercrime
    Answer: A
  37. Human rights can be limited during:
    A. elections
    B. public holidays
    C. emergency periods
    D. peace conferences
    Answer: C
  38. Which of these promotes unity in diversity?
    A. tribalism
    B. religious conflict
    C. tolerance
    D. discrimination
    Answer: C
  39. Voting is important in democracy because it:
    A. causes violence
    B. supports dictatorship
    C. allows citizens to choose leaders
    D. promotes apathy
    Answer: C
  40. The process of acquiring citizenship is known as:
    A. immigration
    B. voting
    C. naturalization
    D. imprisonment
    Answer: C
  41. The full meaning of EFCC is:
    A. Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
    B. Electoral and Federal Control Centre
    C. Education For Corruption Control
    D. Economic Foundation for Citizen Cooperation
    Answer: A
  42. Democracy discourages:
    A. freedom of speech
    B. multiple political parties
    C. military rule
    D. citizen participation
    Answer: C
  43. The aim of national unity is to:
    A. divide people
    B. promote hatred
    C. foster peaceful coexistence
    D. support conflict
    Answer: C
  44. Obedience to traffic laws reduces:
    A. democracy
    B. drug abuse
    C. road accidents
    D. unemployment
    Answer: C
  45. A society where citizens obey the law is called:
    A. just society
    B. lawless society
    C. autocracy
    D. dictatorship
    Answer: A
  46. The Nigerian police is under which arm of government?
    A. Executive
    B. Legislature
    C. Judiciary
    D. Private sector
    Answer: A
  47. The love and willingness to defend one’s country is called:
    A. patriotism
    B. tribalism
    C. communism
    D. federalism
    Answer: A
  48. Which of the following helps in fighting corruption?
    A. Customs
    B. FRSC
    C. EFCC
    D. NOA
    Answer: C
  49. The green-white-green national flag was designed by:
    A. Michael Okpara
    B. Murtala Mohammed
    C. Taiwo Akinkunmi
    D. Tafawa Balewa
    Answer: C
  50. A society without laws is likely to experience:
    A. rapid growth
    B. social order
    C. anarchy
    D. development
    Answer: C

Civic Education Past Questions | JAMB, WAEC, NECO, GCE Theory

Section B: 20 Civic Theory Questions and Answers

  1. Define Civic Education.
    Answer: Civic Education is the study of the rights, responsibilities, and roles of citizens in a society, aiming to prepare individuals to be informed and responsible members of their communities.
  2. List five importance of Civic Education.
    Answer:
    1. Promotes responsible citizenship
    2. Encourages political participation
    3. Develops good leadership values
    4. Teaches the importance of law and order
    5. Encourages national unity
  3. State three qualities of a good citizen.
    Answer:
    1. Honesty
    2. Patriotism
    3. Obedience to law
  4. Mention four national values.
    Answer:
    1. Discipline
    2. Integrity
    3. Self-reliance
    4. Social justice
  5. What is democracy?
    Answer: Democracy is a system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through elected representatives.
  6. Mention three arms of government.
    Answer:
    1. Executive
    2. Legislature
    3. Judiciary
  7. State four ways of acquiring citizenship.
    Answer:
    1. By birth
    2. By registration
    3. By naturalization
    4. By descent
  8. Define the rule of law.
    Answer: Rule of law is the principle that all individuals and institutions are subject to and accountable under the law, which is fairly applied and enforced.
  9. What is leadership?
    Answer: Leadership is the ability to influence, guide, or direct people to achieve goals or perform specific tasks.
  10. List three types of leadership.
    Answer:
    1. Democratic leadership
    2. Autocratic leadership
    3. Laissez-faire leadership
  11. What are human rights?
    Answer: Human rights are the fundamental freedoms and protections entitled to every individual by virtue of being human.
  12. List four fundamental human rights.
    Answer:
    1. Right to life
    2. Right to freedom of expression
    3. Right to education
    4. Right to fair hearing
  13. What is traffic regulation?
    Answer: Traffic regulation refers to rules and laws designed to control the movement of vehicles and pedestrians to ensure safety on roads.
  14. Mention three causes of cultism.
    Answer:
    1. Peer pressure
    2. Quest for power
    3. Poor home training
  15. What is anti-corruption?
    Answer: Anti-corruption refers to policies and actions aimed at preventing and punishing corrupt practices in public and private life.
  16. List three effects of drug abuse.
    Answer:
    1. Mental illness
    2. Poor academic performance
    3. Violence and crime
  17. What is value?
    Answer: Value is a principle or standard of behavior that is considered important or desirable in a society.
  18. Mention three agents of socialization.
    Answer:
    1. Family
    2. School
    3. Religion
  19. Define national integration.
    Answer: National integration is the process of bringing together people from different ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds to form a united nation.
  20. What is political apathy?
    Answer: Political apathy is the lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern by citizens in political activities such as voting or civic engagement.

Civic Education Past Questions | JAMB, WAEC, NECO, GCE

Section C: 10 Theory civic education past questions

  1. Explain the difference between civil rights and political rights.
  2. List and explain five causes of electoral malpractices in Nigeria.
  3. Discuss the effects of cultism in higher institutions.
  4. Mention five characteristics of responsible leadership.
  5. State the objectives of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
  6. What is the importance of national symbols?
  7. Explain the concept of public service.
  8. List five duties of government to its citizens.
  9. Describe four problems of inter-communal relationships.
  10. Highlight the dangers of political instability.

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