Question 1Which of the following does not promote national unity?A.Federal Character CommissionB.Inter-marriageC.National Youth Service CorpsD.Religious IntoleranceE.Unity SchoolsObjective Show full explanation
Question 2Citizenship of a country can be acquired through the following ways except byA.birthB.marriageC.membershipD.nationalizationE.naturalizationObjective Show full explanation
Question 3The degree of hotness and coldness of a place is called A.atmosphereB.rainfallC.seasonD.temperatureE.weatherObjective Show full explanation
Question 4The 1999 constitution allows for an elected president to serve for a period of _____ years.A.3B.4C.5D.6E.7Objective Show full explanation
Question 5In a democratic society, sovereignty lies with the A.armed forcesB.judgeC.peopleD.presidentE.senateObjective Show full explanation
Question 6General Abdulsalam Abubakar inaugurated the constitution drafting committee in the yearA.1997B.1998C.1999D.2000E.2002Objective Show full explanation
Question 7Which of these does not belong to the social right of a citizen? Right toA.educationB.healthcareC.lifeD.shelterE.voteObjective Show full explanation
Question 8In a federal sysytem of government, both the central and state exercise power over _____ listA.concurrentB.exclusive legislativeC.federal D.residualE.sectionalObjective Show full explanation
Question 9The name 'Nigeria' was suggested by a Scottish woman calledA.Flora ShawB.Florence NightingaleC.Mary KingsleyD.Mary SlessorE.Queen ElizabethObjective Show full explanation
Question 10Who was the first indigenous Governor-General in Nigeria?A.Abubakar Tafawa BalewaB.Ahmadu BelloC.Micheal OkparaD.Nnamdi AzikiweE.Obafemi AwolowoObjective Show full explanation
Question 11The attitude of standing for the truth and being identified with such behaviour isA.commitmentB.fairnessC.honestyD.integrityE.kindnessObjective Show full explanation
Question 12The following are the attributes of a dishonest person exceptA.cheatingB.lyingC.selfishnessD.stealingE.truthfulnessObjective Show full explanation
Question 13The most populous state in Nigeria isA.AbiaB.AdamawaC.KanoD.LagosE.Port HarcourtObjective Show full explanation
Question 14The right of individuals are usually written in the A.billB.constitutionC.conventionD.law booksE.log booksObjective Show full explanation
Question 15The unlawful taking away of a person against his/her will is known asA.adventureB.excursion C.explorationD.kidnappingE.travellingObjective Show full explanation
Question 16A leader who carries his people along in decision making is said to beA.autocraticB.democraticC.despoticD.dictatorE.laissez faireObjective Show full explanation
Question 17What is the symbol of authority of the legislatureA.AnthemB.Coat of armsC.FlagD.GavelE.MaceObjective Show full explanation
Question 18Which of these constitutions can be easily amended without difficulty?A.ConfederalB.FederalC.UnitaryD.UnwrittenE.WrittenObjective Show full explanation
Question 19which of these is not a consequence of HIV/AIDSA.Broken homesB.Loss of livelihoodC.Loss of livesD.Psychological problemsE.Sharing food with victimsObjective Show full explanation
Question 20Which of these is not a consequence of cultism in a school?A.Decrease in moralsB.Increase in crimesC.Increase in moralsD.Lack of peaceE.Poor performance in studiesObjective Show full explanation
Question 21A contented person is always A.corrupt B.enviousC.greedyD.poorE.satisfiedObjective Show full explanation
Question 22People partake in elections for the following reasons except toA.discourage the emergence of bad leadersB.elect credible leadersC.exercise their civic responsibilityD.extort money from politiciansE.promotes democracyObjective Show full explanation
Question 23The objectives of Civic education include all except toA.inculcate in citizen good moral valuesB.inculcate in citizen sense of patriotismC.make students become aware of their rights, duties and obligation to their countryD.produce citizens who are unaware of their rights and obligations to the societyE.propel students to be critical of government policiesObjective Show full explanation
Question 24Leaders fail to perform creditably due to the following reasons except A.bad followersB.commitmentC.greedyD.lack of priorityE.selfishnessObjective Show full explanation
Question 25Which of the following is not a cause of drug abuse?A.Easy accessibilityB.IgnoranceC.Peer group influenceD.Personality factorE.Quest for wealthObjective Show full explanation
Question 26Who assents to a bill to become a law in a democracy?A.Chief justiceB.MinisterC.PresidentD.Senate presidentE.SpeakerObjective Show full explanation
Question 27The following factors promote free and fair elections in Nigeria exceptA.an Independent Electoral CommissionB.falsification of election resultsC.neutrality of the electoral officersD.secret ballotingE.security for electoral materials and personnelObjective Show full explanation
Question 28One of the major problems facing Electoral Commission in Nigeria isA.boycott of election by the electoratesB.impartial judiciaryC.neutrality of members of the electoral commissionD.non-participation of the elite in electionsE.unnecessary interference by the ruling partyObjective Show full explanation
Question 29The presidential system of government is characterized byA.separation of powersB.imposition of candidatesC.one party structuresD.police brutalityE.political apathyObjective Show full explanation
Question 30One of the functions of the Police is to A.adjudicate casesB.assist the political thugsC.fight external aggressionD.maintain law and orderE.sentence offenders of the lawObjective Show full explanation
Question 31The rightful person to succeed the president in case of the death is the A.chief of defence staffB.chief justiceC.senate presidentD.speaker of the house of representativesE.vice presidentObjective Show full explanation
Question 32The present dispensation recognises the division of _____ senatorial districts in Nigeria.A.36B.109C.230D.350E.774Objective Show full explanation
Question 33The head of the upper legislative chamber in Nigeria is theA.Chief whipB.Majority leaderC.Senate leaderD.Senate presidentE.SpeakerObjective Show full explanation
Question 34Any act of civility is regarded as A.corruptionB.disobedienceC.negative behaviourD.recklessnessE.rudenessObjective Show full explanation
Question 35War Against Indiscipline (WAI) is a legacy of the military government in Nigeria under the leadership ofA.Abdulsalam AbubakarB.Ibrahim BabangidaC.Muhammed BuhariD.Olusegun ObasanjoE.Sani AbachaObjective Show full explanation
Question 36Who was the first Prime Minister of Nigeria?A.Abubakar Tafawa BalewaB.Aminu KanoC.Shehu ShagariD.Nnamdi AzikweE.Ahmadu BelloObjective Show full explanation
Question 37The total number of Local Government Councils in Nigeria isA.714B.716C.774D.807E.874Objective Show full explanation
Question 38The first constitution that recognised local government as third tier of government in Nigeria is the ______ constitution.A.1046 RichardB.1951 MacphersonC.1954 LyttletonD.1960 IndependentE.1979 PresidentialObjective Show full explanation
Question 39Government is established in a state to manage the affairs ofA.members of political partyB.peasants in the societyC.students only D.the peopleE.traditional rulersObjective Show full explanation
Question 40Which of the following must be avoided by the good citizen?A.Being honest in the societyB.Defending the interest of the nationC.Paying of taxes and the ratesD.Violent protest to ask for rightsE.Voting during electionObjective Show full explanation
Question 41Bi-cameral legislature is the same as A.legislature with two chambers at the centersB.one chambers at the center and stateC.the lower chamber and the chief justice's chamberD.the state legislature and local governmentE.the upper chamber of any legislatureObjective Show full explanation
Question 42When a leader his attention on the needs of the people rather than his own, he is said to beA.carelessB.disciplinedC.poorD.selflessE.unconcernedObjective Show full explanation
Question 43Which year was the one hundred naira note introduced into the Nigerian economy?A.1999B.2000C.2001D.2003E.2005Objective Show full explanation
Question 44A citizen's freedom of movement can be curtailed if heA.abused the presidentB.criticizes the governmentC.is convicted by a law courtD.obeys the lawE.refuses to vote during electionObjective Show full explanation
Question 45Which of these is defined as a training of one's mind to obey simple rules and regulations?A.CommitmentB.ConsistencyC.DisciplineD.IntegrityE.SelflessnessObjective Show full explanation
Question 46The best sporting activity that promotes the unity of Nigeria isA.badmintonB.basket ballC.cricketD.footballE.lawn tennisObjective Show full explanation
Question 47Punishment as a measure is toA.correct offendersB.discourage righteousnessC.maltreat peopleD.motivate peopleE.uphold injusticeObjective Show full explanation
Question 48The sign earmarked by traffic law at pedestrians crossing point isA.black and white stripesB.green linesC.red linesD.sign of human runningE.white spotObjective Show full explanation
Question 49The purpose of electioneering campaign is to enable voters toA.associate themselves with candidates based on memoryB.elect their candidates based on ideology and party manifestoC.make their choice of candidatesD.pick their candidates based on religionE.pick their candidates based on tribeObjective Show full explanation
Question 50Which of the following is a disadvantage of presidential democracy?A.Existence of different political partiesB.Freedom of choiceC.Freedom of speechD.Guarantee of minority voiceE.Too expensive to operateObjective Show full explanation