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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 new social media platform.
B) Governance refers to the system or process of governing, where decisions are made and implemented for an organization, country, or institution.
C) Governance means ruling with an iron fist.
D) Governance is a system of government popular in Africa
  • 2. Which of these are among the correct principles of good governance?
A) Nepotism, corruption and secrecy
B) Autocracy, oppression and favoritism
C) Transparency, accountability, Rule of law, participation and Equity and Inclusiveness.
D) Dishonesty, bias and lack of accountability
  • 3. Which of these is the correct system of governance used by different countries around the world?
A) Anarchy where everyone makes the laws.
B) Monarchy where the rules are elected daily.
C) Democracy and monarchy.
D) Dictatorship where decisions are made by popular vote.
  • 4. The correct definition of monarchy is________
A) A state where decisions are made by the council of elders.
B) Power is held by a single individual (King or Queen) and is often inherited.
C) A government run by a group of elected representatives.
D) A system where power is held by the people through voting.
  • 5. What is a constitutional monarchy?
A) The ruler's powers are limited by a constitution. E.g: The UK.
B) A state where the monarch makes all the laws.
C) A system where the monarch has absolute power.
D) A government where the monarch is elected every year.
  • 6. What is Theocracy?
A) A state where decisions are made by the council of elders.
B) A system where power is held by elected representatives.
C) A government where laws are based on scientific principles.
D) Governance based on religious law where religious leaders hold the highest authority.
  • 7. Who is a citizen?
A) A person who owns a property in a country but wasn't born there.
B) A temporary resident with limited rights.
C) A citizen is a legal member of a state who enjoys rights and owes duties to the government.
D) A non-human entity with specific legal rights.
  • 8. Which are the two types of democracy you know?
A) Monarchical democracy
B) Dictatorial democracy.
C) Direct and indirect democracy.
D) Authoritarian democracy
  • 9. Which of these are the correct duties of a citizen?
A) Constantly arguing about the state of the nation.
B) Paying taxes to a foreign government.
C) Obeying laws, paying taxes, voting and defending the nation.
D) Obeying only laws they agree with.
  • 10. The duties of a government include________
A) Maximizing profits for the ruling party.
B) Controlling citizens' personal choices.
C) Providing security, health care, education and protecting the fundamental human rights of the citizens.
D) Providing entertainment for the citizens.
  • 11. Which of these countries practice absolute monarchy?
A) United Kingdom.
B) Saudi Arabia
C) United States of America.
D) France.
  • 12. Which of these countries practice constitutional monarchy?
A) South Africa
B) Iran
C) Egypt
D) United Kingdom
  • 13. What is federalism?
A) A system where one central government has all the power.
B) Federalism is a system of government where power is constitutionally shared between a central (Federal) government and several component units (state and local governments).
C) A system where local governments have no power.
D) A government where power is held by a single leader.
  • 14. Pick the correct features of Nigerian federalism.
A) Centralized control of local governments.
B) Division of power, concurrent list, residual list, written and rigid constitution, supremacy of the constitution and bicameral legislature.
C) A single tier of government.
D) Uniform laws across all states.
  • 15. The importance of federalism are __________
A) National unity, prevents tyranny, brings government closer to the people and even development.
B) It reduces regional authority.
C) It promotes uniform laws across all regions.
D) It concentrates power in one authority.
  • 16. Challenges of Nigerian federalism include______
A) Lack of local participation.
B) Uniformity across regions.
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) Human rights violations refers to actions that infringe on the fundamental rights and freedoms entitled to all individuals, often protected by the law.
B) Laws protecting individual freedoms.
C) Actions that promote social justice.
D) Acts that ensure equality for all.
  • 18. Causes of human rights violations include________
A) Poverty, illiteracy, corruption and poor leadership.
B) Economic uncertainty.
C) Lack of good education.
D) Strong international cooperation.
  • 19. What is a common effect of human rights violations in a society?
A) Increased economic growth.
B) Displacement and migration of vulnerable population.
C) Improved social cohesion.
D) Enhanced government stability.
  • 20. Another effect of human rights violations in the society is_________
A) Psychological trauma and breakdown of trust.
B) Improved social cohesion.
C) Enhanced government popularity.
D) Increased economic investment.
  • 21. What is a common remedy for human rights violations?
A) Reducing international cooperation.
B) Ignoring the issue.
C) Providing compensation to the victims.
D) Imposing harsher laws.
  • 22. Define civil society
A) A private business sector.
B) A political party.
C) A government regulatory body.
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 method of maintaining the status quo.
C) A practice of imposing one's views on others.
D) A process of identifying social issues.
  • 24. What is the full meaning of UNESCO?
A) United Nations Economic and Social Committee.
B) United Nations Emergency Services Cooperation
C) Union bank enlistment scheme and charity organization.
D) United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organization.
  • 25. Define foreign policy.
A) A government's domestic Healthcare policy.
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 nation's approach to environmental conservation.
  • 26. What is digital citizenship?
A) A concept of physical exercise online.
B) A term for online shopping habits.
C) It means being a member of a global online community.
D) Being a secret member of another country.
  • 27. Your cyber rights as an SS2 student include _______
A) Privacy, freedom of expression and access.
B) Right to hack into school servers.
C) Right to access restricted websites at school.
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) Sani Abacha.
B) Mohammamdu Buhari
C) Herbert Macaulay and Nnamdi Azikiwe.
D) Olusegun Obasanjo
  • 30. Justice, fearlessness and advocacy were key qualities shown by which Nigerian role models?
A) Goodluck Jonathan
B) Godswill Akpabio
C) Donald Trump.
D) Gani Fawehinmi and Fumilayo Ransom Kuti.
  • 31. Intergrity and transparency were key qualities shown by which Nigerian role model?
A) Abdulsalami Abubakar
B) Remi Tinubu
C) Seyi Tinubu
D) Dora Akunyili
  • 32. Qualities of a good role model include __________
A) Pride and arrogance
B) Honesty and selfless service
C) Dishonesty
D) Lying and gossiping
  • 33. Other qualities of a good role model include _________
A) Lack of accountability
B) Secrecy and dishonesty
C) Disrespect towards others
D) Discipline and tolerance.
  • 34. What is the main function of the legislature in a democratic government?
A) To interpret laws
B) To make laws.
C) To implement policies
D) To enforce laws
  • 35. Which of the following is a fundamental right of a citizen?
A) Right to education
B) Right to free speech
C) All of the options.
D) Right to vote.
  • 36. What is the term for the process of selecting a representative to make decisions on behalf of a group?
A) Election
B) Democracy
C) Voting.
D) Representation
  • 37. Which arm of government is responsible for ensuring that the rule of law is upheld?
A) Legislature
B) Judiciary
C) All of the options
D) Executive
  • 38. What is the main goal of a pressure group?
A) To provide social services
B) To gain political power
C) To influence government policies
D) To educate the public
  • 39. Which of the following is an example of a civic responsibility?
A) Voting
B) All of the options
C) Participating in community service
D) Paying taxes
  • 40. What is the term for a system of government where power is held by a small group of individuals?
A) Oligarchy
B) Democracy
C) Monarchy
D) Dictatorship
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