Jss3 first term Civic Education Past Questions and Answers

Jss3 first term Civic Education Past Questions and Answers

Here are 20 JSS3 Civic Education questions with options and answers:

What does democracy mean?

A) Rule by a single leader

B) Rule by the military

C) Rule by the people

D) Rule by a monarchy

Answer: C) Rule by the people

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

A) Executive

B) Judicial

C) Legislative

D) Military

Answer: C) Legislative

Who is the head of government in a parliamentary system?

A) President

B) Prime Minister

C) Speaker of the House

D) Chief Justice

Answer: B) Prime Minister

What is the fundamental human right that guarantees freedom of speech and expression?

A) Right to education

B) Right to life

C) Right to religion

D) Right to freedom of expression

Answer: D) Right to freedom of expression

Which document contains the fundamental laws and principles of a country?

A) Constitution

B) Passport

C) Birth certificate

D) Driving license

Answer: A) Constitution

What is the term for a system of government where power is divided between a central government and regional governments?

A) Monarchy

B) Federalism

C) Autocracy

D) Oligarchy

Answer: B) Federalism

Who is responsible for upholding the law and maintaining peace in a community?

A) President

B) Police

C) Teachers

D) Doctors

Answer: B) Police

What is the primary responsibility of the United Nations (UN)?

A) Promoting international trade

B) Maintaining world peace and security

C) Protecting the environment

D) Regulating global healthcare

Answer: B) Maintaining world peace and security

Which of the following is an example of a civic responsibility?

A) Voting in elections

B) Watching television

C) Playing sports

D) Shopping at a mall

Answer: A) Voting in elections

What is the term for a government ruled by a single person with absolute power?

A) Democracy

B) Oligarchy

C) Autocracy

D) Theocracy

Answer: C) Autocracy

Who has the power to impeach the President in a presidential system of government?

A) The judiciary

B) The legislature

C) The military

D) The clergy

Answer: B) The legislature

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

A) Obeying the government without question

B) Paying taxes

C) Serving in the military

D) Upholding the rule of law

Answer: D) Upholding the rule of law

What is the legal age for voting in many countries, including Nigeria?

A) 16 years

B) 18 years

C) 21 years

D) 25 years

Answer: B) 18 years

What is the main purpose of political parties in a democracy?

A) To make money

B) To divide the country

C) To represent the interests of citizens

D) To promote violence

Answer: C) To represent the interests of citizens

Which of the following is NOT a level of government in Nigeria?

A) Federal

B) State

C) Local

D) Global

Answer: D) Global

What is the term for the power of the President to refuse to sign a bill into law?

A) Veto

B) Approval

C) Ratification

D) Endorsement

Answer: A) Veto

What is the name of the system in which individuals are elected to represent the interests of a particular geographic area in a legislature?

A) Proportional representation

B) Direct democracy

C) Constituency representation

D) Monarchy

Answer: C) Constituency representation

In a democracy, what is the rule of law?

A) The rule of the military

B) The rule of the majority

C) The rule of the constitution

D) The rule of the monarch

Answer: C) The rule of the constitution

Which international organization focuses on economic cooperation and development among member countries?

A) World Health Organization (WHO)

B) United Nations (UN)

C) European Union (EU)

D) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)

Answer: D) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)

What is the primary purpose of a referendum?

A) To elect a new president

B) To amend the constitution

C) To impeach a government official

D) To form a political party

Answer: B) To amend the constitution