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.

411.

In a democracy, official opposition is allowed to

A.

Bring down the government

B.

Pave way for military intervention

C.

Make government accountable

D.

Encourage crises in the state

Correct answer is C

Opposition represents an alternative government, and is responsible for challenging the policies of the government and producing different policies where appropriate. The Opposition's main role is to question the government of the day and hold them accountable to the public.

412.

A major feature of representative democracy is

A.

Free and fair election

B.

Absolute application of law

C.

Civil liberty groups

D.

Enlightened electorate

Correct answer is A

The elected representative communicates the views of his constituents and secures their interests. The main features of representative democracy are, Government by consent: In a representative democracy, government is the expression of the will of people. The government is elected in an election considered to be free and fair.

413.

Government is saddled with all the following responsiblities except

A.

Prevention of internal disturbance

B.

Protection of lives and properties

C.

Promotion of individual development

D.

Provision of all the needs of the citizens

Correct answer is D

Functions Of Government

  1. Law Making.
  2. Military defence of the country.
  3. Provision of employment.
  4. Maintenance of law and order.
  5. Promotion of economic growth and development, amongst others.

414.

In the constitution, the area where both federal and state government exercise joint authority are on the

A.

Residual list

B.

Concurrent list

C.

Exclusive list

D.

Reserved list

Correct answer is B

"Concurrent powers," are those powers which are shared by both federal and state governments, both may act or intervene, but the federal government overrides the state if there is conflict. 

415.

Which of the following is not a reason for self-reliance?

A.

Creation of employment opportunities

B.

Innovation and creativity

C.

Diversification

D.

Quest for white collar jobs

Correct answer is D

Reasons for self-reliance

  1. You can take control of your own destiny. 

  2. It’s good to be confident on your two feet.

  3. Gain perspective on your life. 

  4. The obvious: not be dependent on anyone but yourself.