PES SS2 Civic Education (OBJECTIVE) 2nd Term Exam 2025/2026
  • 1. What is governance?
A) Governance is a system of government popular in Africa
B) Governance means ruling with an iron fist.
C) Governance is a new social media platform.
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) Nepotism, corruption and secrecy
C) Dishonesty, bias and lack of accountability
D) Transparency, accountability, Rule of law, participation and Equity and Inclusiveness.
  • 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) A state where decisions are made by the council of elders.
B) A government run by a group of elected representatives.
C) A system where power is held by the people through voting.
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) The ruler's powers are limited by a constitution. E.g: The UK.
C) A government where the monarch is elected every year.
D) A system where the monarch has absolute power.
  • 6. What is Theocracy?
A) A state where decisions are made by the council of elders.
B) A government where laws are based on scientific principles.
C) A system where power is held by elected representatives.
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 person who owns a property in a country but wasn't born there.
D) A temporary resident with limited rights.
  • 8. Which are the two types of democracy you know?
A) Monarchical democracy
B) Authoritarian democracy
C) Direct and indirect democracy.
D) Dictatorial democracy.
  • 9. Which of these are the correct duties of a citizen?
A) Obeying only laws they agree with.
B) Obeying laws, paying taxes, voting and defending the nation.
C) Paying taxes to a foreign government.
D) Constantly arguing about the state of the nation.
  • 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) Saudi Arabia
B) United Kingdom.
C) France.
D) United States of America.
  • 12. Which of these countries practice constitutional monarchy?
A) Egypt
B) United Kingdom
C) South Africa
D) Iran
  • 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 government where power is held by a single leader.
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) Centralized control of local governments.
B) A single tier of government.
C) Uniform laws across all states.
D) Division of power, concurrent list, residual list, written and rigid constitution, supremacy of the constitution and bicameral legislature.
  • 15. The importance of federalism are __________
A) It reduces regional authority.
B) National unity, prevents tyranny, brings government closer to the people and even development.
C) It promotes uniform laws across all regions.
D) It concentrates power in one authority.
  • 16. Challenges of Nigerian federalism include______
A) Uniformity across regions.
B) Lack of local participation.
C) Revenue allocation, over - centralisation of power, the minority question and state creation agitation.
D) Concentration of power.
  • 17. What are human rights violations?
A) Laws protecting individual freedoms.
B) Acts that ensure equality for all.
C) Actions that promote social justice.
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) Poverty, illiteracy, corruption and poor leadership.
B) Lack of good education.
C) Economic uncertainty.
D) Strong international cooperation.
  • 19. What is a common effect of human rights violations in a society?
A) Enhanced government stability.
B) Increased economic growth.
C) Improved social cohesion.
D) Displacement and migration of vulnerable population.
  • 20. Another effect of human rights violations in the society is_________
A) Psychological trauma and breakdown of trust.
B) Improved social cohesion.
C) Increased economic investment.
D) Enhanced government popularity.
  • 21. What is a common remedy for human rights violations?
A) Ignoring the issue.
B) Imposing harsher laws.
C) Providing compensation to the victims.
D) Reducing international cooperation.
  • 22. Define civil society
A) A government regulatory body.
B) 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.
C) A private business sector.
D) A political party.
  • 23. What is advocacy?
A) A practice of imposing one's views on others.
B) A method of maintaining the status quo.
C) A process of identifying social issues.
D) Advocacy is about trying to change laws or public opinion.
  • 24. What is the full meaning of UNESCO?
A) United Nations Economic and Social Committee.
B) United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organization.
C) Union bank enlistment scheme and charity organization.
D) United Nations Emergency Services Cooperation
  • 25. Define foreign policy.
A) A country's internal economic strategy.
B) A government's domestic Healthcare policy.
C) A nation's approach to environmental conservation.
D) Foreign policy is the strategies and goods a country uses to guide its interactions with other nations and international organizations.
  • 26. What is digital citizenship?
A) A term for online shopping habits.
B) A concept of physical exercise online.
C) Being a secret member of another country.
D) It means being a member of a global online community.
  • 27. Your cyber rights as an SS2 student include _______
A) Right to hack into school servers.
B) Right to share classmates' personal information online.
C) Privacy, freedom of expression and access.
D) Right to access restricted websites at school.
  • 28. You can be a responsible digital citizen by ___________
A) Use someone else's password to log in.
B) Verifying information and respecting copyright laws.
C) Post hurtful comments online anonymously.
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) Olusegun Obasanjo
C) Herbert Macaulay and Nnamdi Azikiwe.
D) Sani Abacha.
  • 30. Justice, fearlessness and advocacy were key qualities shown by which Nigerian role models?
A) Goodluck Jonathan
B) Gani Fawehinmi and Fumilayo Ransom Kuti.
C) Donald Trump.
D) Godswill Akpabio
  • 31. Intergrity and transparency were key qualities shown by which Nigerian role model?
A) Dora Akunyili
B) Seyi Tinubu
C) Remi Tinubu
D) Abdulsalami Abubakar
  • 32. Qualities of a good role model include __________
A) Pride and arrogance
B) Dishonesty
C) Lying and gossiping
D) Honesty and selfless service
  • 33. Other qualities of a good role model include _________
A) Discipline and tolerance.
B) Lack of accountability
C) Disrespect towards others
D) Secrecy and dishonesty
  • 34. What is the main function of the legislature in a democratic government?
A) To interpret laws
B) To enforce laws
C) To make laws.
D) To implement policies
  • 35. Which of the following is a fundamental right of a citizen?
A) All of the options.
B) Right to education
C) Right to vote.
D) Right to free speech
  • 36. What is the term for the process of selecting a representative to make decisions on behalf of a group?
A) Voting.
B) Election
C) Democracy
D) Representation
  • 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 influence government policies
B) To gain political power
C) To educate the public
D) To provide social services
  • 39. Which of the following is an example of a civic responsibility?
A) All of the options
B) Paying taxes
C) Participating in community service
D) Voting
  • 40. What is the term for a system of government where power is held by a small group of individuals?
A) Dictatorship
B) Monarchy
C) Democracy
D) Oligarchy
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