Civic Education JAMB, WAEC, NECO AND NABTEB Official Past Questions

1

 (a) List five functions of the public service. (b) Highlight five problems of the public service

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2

Outline five ways by which political parties promote popular participation.

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3

 (a) Define constitution. (b) Identify six factors that are taken into consideration when drafting the Nigerian constitution.

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4

Recommend five ways through which youths can be empowered

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5

Explain five factors that have contributed to the persistence of human trafficking in Nigeria

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6

Expatiate on any five factors that aid cultism in the school system

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7

Highlight five importance of responsible parenthood to national development.

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8

(a) What are human rights? (b) Outline six ways Nigerian government facilitates adherence to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

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9

(a) Define citizenship education. (b) Highlight six ways in which citizenship education has positively impacted the Nigerian society

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10

Which of the following is a major limitation to the operational effectiveness of the pubic service?

  • A. Change of government
  • B. Corruption
  • C. Nepotism
  • D. Bureaucratic red-tapism
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11

Representative democracy thrives on

  • A. educated electorates
  • B. formation of political parties
  • C. free and fair elections
  • D. equal gender representation
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12

Which of the following is a negative way of engaging in popular participation in a state?

  • A. Engaging in rallies and demonstrations
  • B. Joining political party of your choice
  • C. Taking part in general elections
  • D. Snatching of ballot box during elections
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13

The feeling of indifference people have towards participating in issues related to governance is termed

  • A. political discontentment
  • B. apathy
  • C. bad leadership
  • D. selfishness
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14

the statement “government has started the war on corruption” is an indication that 

  • A. taxi drivers are not happy with the new fuel price
  • B. the patronage of taxi has reduced
  • C. government is now tackling a major civic problem
  • D. Corruption has been eradicated in the oil sector
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15

Based on the cartoon, it is evident that fuel scarcity is associated with the following except

  • A. corruption in public corporation driven oil sector
  • B. the inability of fuel marketers to supply fuel
  • C. corruption in private corporation driven oil sector
  • D. adequate importation of petrol by licensed marketers
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16

The activities of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) can help in promoting the following except

  • A. development
  • B. democracy
  • C. justice
  • D. dictatorship
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17

under the 1999 Nigerian constitution, the Judiciary exercises the greatest over the

  • A. States legislatures and National Assembly
  • B. Executive and Legislature
  • C. House of Representatives and Senate
  • D. Local Government Councils and The State Houses of Assembly
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18

One major factor that hinders women from participating actively in politics is 

  • A. their educational background
  • B. lack of fund and financial power
  • C. societal discrimination and belief system
  • D. their religious background
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19

One major factor that hinders women from participating actively in politics is 

  • A. their educational background
  • B. lack of fund and financial power
  • C. societal discrimination and belief system
  • D. their religious background
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20

The 1999 Constitution could be described as rigid mainly because

  • A. its amendment requires two-third majority votes of the National Assembly
  • B. its implementation requires the regular services of experienced constitutional lawyers
  • C. adherence to its provision is very difficult
  • D. it requires the presidential proclamation and judicial decision
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21

I: Rule of law. II: Judicial independence. III. Press Freedom. IV: Official opposition. V: Free, fair and periodic election. VI: Universal adult suffrage.

Smooth transition of government in a democratic state is ensured when there is 

  • A. I and III
  • B. III and VI
  • C. III and IV
  • D. V and VI
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