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.

281.

A situation where most citizens fail to vote in an election could be described as political?

A.

Socialization

B.

Culture

C.

Apathy

D.

Legitimacy

Correct answer is C

Political apathy is a feeling of disinterest in the sense of politics or apathy towards politics. It can consist of interest apathyvoter apathy, and information apathy. It can be categorized as the indifference of an individual and a lack of interest in participating in political activities.

282.

A system of government that listens to public opinion  and tolerates opposition is

A.

Dictatorial regime

B.

Capitalist regime

C.

Democratic regime

D.

Socialist regime

Correct answer is C

 In a democratic country, all eligible citizens have the right to participate, either directly or indirectly, in making the decisions that affect them. The government is of the people and for the people. There is room for public opinion and opposition. Nigeria practices a democratic system of government

283.

The national assembly, presidency and court which are inter-related and inter-dependent in our democracy constitute the

A.

Tiers of government

B.

Types of democracy

C.

Forms of government

D.

Arms of government

Correct answer is D

The arms of government are made up of the Executive, which includes (President and about 5,000,000 workers) Legislative (Senate and House of Representatives) and Judiciary (Supreme Court and lower Courts).

284.

Youth empowerment is best described as the

A.

Training given to individuals for acquiring means of livelihood

B.

Practice of engaging in prospective career

C.

Provision of subsidized meals to the citizens by government

D.

Mobilization of citizens for political rally

Correct answer is A

Youth empowerment is a process where children and young people are encouraged to take charge of their lives. They do this by addressing their situation and then take action in order to improve their access to resources and transform their consciousness through their beliefs, values, and attitudes.

285.

One habit which people living with HIV/AIDS must avoid to remain healthy and productive is

A.

Regular contact with healthy people

B.

Self pity and self medication

C.

Participation in profitable ventures

D.

Pursuit of academic studies

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.