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.

271.

Democratic governnance is usually characterized by 

A.

Free, fair and credible elections

B.

Buoyant and competitive economy

C.

Accessible employment opportunities

D.

Youth participation in governance

Correct answer is A

Demcratic government is charaterized by a free, fair and credible elections which potrays the will of the people. 

272.

The nearest government to the people and an important means of promoting grassroot development is the

A.

State government

B.

Unitary government

C.

Local government

D.

Federal government

Correct answer is C

Local government is the nearest government to the people established to achieve the triple objective of ensuring political participation; efficient services delivery; and resource (both human and material) mobilization with the overall goal of achieving improved standard and living conditions of the people at the grassroots. It brings government nearer to the people at the lowest level.

 

273.

To prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, people should be encouraged to

A.

Avoid casual sexual activities

B.

Marry very early in life

C.

Engage in gainful employment

D.

Pursue high education

Correct answer is A

HIV prevention might refer to practices done to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. HIV prevention practices may be done by individuals to protect "their own health" and the health of those in their community, or may be instituted by governments or other organizations as "public health policies". These include avoiding casual sexual activities.

274.

Conflicts are better resolved in the society through

A.

Tribunals

B.

Litigations

C.

Dialogue

D.

The court

Correct answer is C

Dialogue is the process of  taking part in a conversation or discussion to resolve a problem.