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.

257.

One of the major barriers to national development is the

A.

Low poverty level

B.

Existence of multi-party system

C.

Prevalence of corrupt practices

D.

Persistent rural-urban migration

Correct answer is C

Political corruption is a persistent phenomenon in Nigeria. The rise of public administration and the discovery of oil and natural gas are two major events believed to have led to the sustained increase in the incidence of corrupt practices in the country. This corrupt practices is a major barrier to development as those in places of authority use governmental powers for illegitimate private gain. 

 

259.

Civil society are vital for the promotion of popular participation because they are

A.

Profit oriented organisations

B.

Engaged in developmental programmes

C.

Involving in political education

D.

Formidable opposition to government

Correct answer is C

Civil society organizations engage in advocating the public's rights and wishes of the people, including but not limited to health, environment and economic rights. They fulfill important duties of checks and balances in democracies, they are able to influence the government and hold it accountable. The perform the function of educating the masses on political matters.

 

260.

The most popular means through which citizens of a country can participate in politics is by

A.

Being members of political parties

B.

Engaging in constructive criticism

C.

Engaging in political debates

D.

Voting in elections

Correct answer is D

Political participation is any activity that shapes, affects, or involves the political sphere. Political participation ranges from voting to attending a rally to committing an act of terrorism to sending a letter to a representative. The most important political participation is voting during elections.