Jss2 first term civic Education Past Questions and Answers

Jss2 first term civic Education Past Questions and Answers

Here are 20 JSS2 Civic Education questions with options and answers:

What does the term "democracy" mean?

A) Rule by a single leader

B) Rule by the military

C) Rule by the people

D) Rule by a monarch

Answer: C) Rule by the people

What is the main function of the judiciary in a democratic society?

A) Enforcing laws

B) Making laws

C) Administering elections

D) Implementing policies

Answer: A) Enforcing laws

Which of the following is a fundamental human right?

A) The right to drive a car

B) The right to free education

C) The right to freedom of speech

D) The right to own property

Answer: C) The right to freedom of speech

What is the role of the executive branch of government?

A) Interpreting laws

B) Making and implementing policies

C) Enforcing laws

D) Deciding court cases

Answer: B) Making and implementing policies

What is the capital city of your country?

A) Lagos

B) Abuja

C) Port Harcourt

D) Kano

Answer: B) Abuja

Who is responsible for making laws in the legislature?

A) The President

B) The Judiciary

C) The Senate and House of Representatives

D) The Police

Answer: C) The Senate and House of Representatives

What does the acronym "UNICEF" stand for?

A) United Nations International Council for Education and Families

B) United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund

C) United Nations International Committee for Environmental Friendship

D) United Nations International Community for Economic Freedom

Answer: B) United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund

What is the significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

A) It's a legally binding treaty for all countries.

B) It's a set of principles and standards for human rights.

C) It's a declaration of war.

D) It's a global currency agreement.

Answer: B) It's a set of principles and standards for human rights.

In a democracy, who holds the ultimate power?

A) The military

B) The political party in power

C) The people

D) The police

Answer: C) The people

What is the primary duty of a citizen in a democratic society?

A) Paying taxes

B) Voting in elections

C) Serving in the military

D) Owning property

Answer: B) Voting in elections

What does the rule of law mean?

A) Laws are made by the rich

B) Everyone is equal before the law

C) Laws can be ignored by the government

D) Laws are made by the military

Answer: B) Everyone is equal before the law

What is the primary function of a constitution in a country?

A) To outline the history of the nation

B) To provide a framework for government and protect citizens' rights

C) To establish a monarchy

D) To regulate the stock market

Answer: B) To provide a framework for government and protect citizens' rights

Which of the following is not a level of government in a federal system?

A) Local government

B) State government

C) National government

D) Global government

Answer: D) Global government

What is the importance of civic education in a society?

A) It teaches people how to drive

B) It helps individuals become responsible citizens

C) It provides vocational training

D) It focuses on physical education

Answer: B) It helps individuals become responsible citizens

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws in a country?

A) The executive branch

B) The legislative branch

C) The judiciary branch

D) The military branch

Answer: C) The judiciary branch

What is the purpose of a political party?

A) To make laws

B) To enforce laws

C) To represent the interests of its members and gain political power

D) To serve as the military

Answer: C) To represent the interests of its members and gain political power

In a democratic election, what is the role of an independent electoral commission?

A) To determine the election results in advance

B) To count the votes and ensure a fair election process

C) To appoint the winners of the election

D) To control the media during the election

Answer: B) To count the votes and ensure a fair election process

What is the importance of separation of powers in a democracy?

A) It consolidates all power in the hands of one branch of government

B) It ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful

C) It promotes military rule

D) It leads to a single-party system

Answer: B) It ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful

Who is responsible for protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens in a country?

A) The military

B) The police

C) The judiciary

D) The media

Answer: C) The judiciary

What is the purpose of a local government in a country?

A) To control the national military

B) To provide healthcare services

C) To manage and address the needs of a specific geographic area

D) To conduct foreign diplomacy

Answer: C) To manage and address the needs of a specific geographic area