Civic Education Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

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Civic Education Quiz: This is a set of 30 multiple-choice Government questions designed to help with revision. It covers key topics like types of government, democracy, the constitution, elections, and political institutions, with the correct answers included for easy learning and self-checking.

1. The term “bicameral legislature” means
A. one chamber of parliament
B. two houses of legislature
C. a house with the president and governor
D. two executive arms

2. An election conducted to fill a vacant political office before the next general election is called
A. By-election
B. Referendum
C. Recall election
D. Opinion poll

3. A government where the head of state is also the head of government is called a
A. federal system
B. parliamentary system
C. presidential system
D. unitary system

4. The major aim of public complaints institutions in Nigeria is to
A. Recruit civil servants
B. Protect citizens against administrative injustice
C. Supervise elections
D. Enforce tax collection

5. Universal adult suffrage means
A. all literate citizens can vote
B. all adults have the right to vote
C. only men can vote
D. voting is limited to taxpayers

6. A bill becomes law after it is
A. discussed in the media
B. signed by the president
C. passed by the judiciary
D. approved by voters

7. Who ensures discipline in a political party?
A. The press
B. The general public
C. The party whip
D. The police

8. The constitution of a country can best be described as
A. rules guiding schools
B. military regulations
C. laws of the land
D. traditional customs

9. One major advantage of federalism is that it
A. Eliminates local governments
B. Encourages concentration of power
C. Promotes regional autonomy
D. Prevents political participation

10. Pressure groups influence government policies through
A. legislation
B. strikes and lobbying
C. judicial review
D. military coups

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11. The concept of the rule of law means
A. supremacy of the army
B. immunity for politicians
C. equality before the law
D. power of the president

12. One disadvantage of a unitary system is
A. duplication of roles
B. weak central government
C. slow decision-making
D. overcentralization

13. A political party is formed to
A. oppose other parties
B. criticize the military
C. contest elections
D. manage banks

14. The head of the civil service is known as the
A. clerk
B. chief judge
C. permanent secretary
D. head of service

15. The process of removing an elected official is called
A. impeachment
B. termination
C. abdication
D. secession

16. Which of the following is most closely associated with constitutionalism?
A. Unlimited powers of leaders
B. Supremacy of the constitution
C. Rule by military decree
D. Suspension of human rights

17. In Nigeria, the Code of Conduct Bureau is primarily established to
A. Conduct elections
B. Enforce party discipline
C. Ensure probity and accountability among public officers
D. Prosecute armed robbers

18. An unwritten constitution is best described as one that
A. Does not exist in any form
B. Is entirely based on military laws
C. Is derived from conventions, customs, and statutes
D. Cannot be amended

19. A government that derives its legitimacy from the consent of the governed is based on the principle of
A. Absolutism
B. Popular sovereignty
C. Militarism
D. Oligarchy

20. Delegated legislation is law made by
A. the courts
B. the president alone
C. individuals
D. subordinate authorities

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21. The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for
A. monarchy
B. military rule
C. democracy
D. communism

22. The independence of the judiciary means
A. judges can do whatever they like
B. courts are above the law
C. free from executive interference
D. subject to political parties

23. The first military coup in Nigeria occurred in
A. 1956
B. 1966
C. 1976
D. 1983

24. The term “cabinet” refers to
A. all voters in a nation
B. armed forces
C. elected legislators
D. group of ministers

25. Public corporations are established to
A. compete with private companies
B. generate funds for parties
C. provide essential services
D. replace banks

26. Nigeria became a republic in
A. 1954
B. 1960
C. 1963
D. 1999

27. The two major political parties during the First Republic were
A. APC and PDP
B. AG and NCNC
C. SDP and NRC
D. PRP and APGA

28. Corruption can best be described as
A. Honesty in leadership
B. Abuse of power for personal gain
C. Respect for authority
D. Obedience to laws

29. A totalitarian government is characterized by
A. political pluralism
B. absence of censorship
C. one-party rule
D. free press

30. The symbol of national unity in Nigeria is the
A. governor
B. president
C. chief judge
D. inspector general

Civic Education Quiz Answers

  1. B
  2. A
  3. C
  4. B
  5. B
  6. B
  7. C
  8. C
  9. C
  10. B
  11. C
  12. D
  13. C
  14. D
  15. A
  16. B
  17. B
  18. C
  19. B
  20. D
  21. C
  22. C
  23. B
  24. D
  25. C
  26. C
  27. B
  28. B
  29. C
  30. B

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