Civic Education questions and answers

Civic Education Questions and Answers

Preparing for a Civic Education aptitude test or you simply want to test your knowledge of your civic duties, you're in the right place. Practise with our compilation of Civic Education past questions and answers.

56.

Use the diagram above to answer the question

In the democratic government structure, the portion marked x in the diagram is occupied by

A.

Press

B.

Judiciary

C.

Civil societies

D.

Political parties

Correct answer is B

The judiciary is the third arm of government. The presidency represents the executive arm while the national assembly represents the legislative arm.

57.

The organizations working against dictatorship and mounting of campaigns for effective civil rule are called

A.

Professional bodies

B.

Religious institutions

C.

Civil societies

D.

Political parties

Correct answer is C

Civil society is a non-governmental organization formed for the purposes of promoting and protecting the interest of generality of the people as well as mobilizing them for participation in the governance and development of the society.

58.

A situation where only 35% of 80 million registered voters participated in a general election, is an indication of political

A.

Instability

B.

Exclusiveness

C.

Apathy

D.

Socialization

Correct answer is C

Political apathy can be defined as lack of interest in political activities; it is a state of non-participation of citizens in the political process of their community, state or country. It is a situation where citizens exhibit carefree attitude to political issues by not participating in it.

59.

All the following are aims of youth empowerment scheme except

A.

Reduction of youth delinquency

B.

Promotion of self-reliance

C.

Maximization of profit

D.

Building of self-esteem

Correct answer is C

All options except maximization of profit are aims of youth empowerment.

60.

One major reason some Nigerian youths join cult groups is

A.

Inadequate religious and moral instruction

B.

Poor welfare programme for students

C.

Inadequate support from guardians and parents

D.

Prevalence of corruption among political elites

Correct answer is A

Youth that lack of proper religious and moral instruction will not understand the dangers of cultism and hence join when they are convinced or pushed to.