Civic Education Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Civic Education Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Here are a few questions with options and answers:

What is the primary duty of a citizen in a democratic society?

A) To obey all government orders

B) To criticize the government constantly

C) To engage in illegal activities

D) To respect and uphold the law

Answer: D

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental human right?

A) Right to life

B) Right to education

C) Right to steal

D) Right to freedom of speech

Answer: C

What is the importance of the separation of powers in a democratic system?

A) It ensures that the government has absolute power

B) It prevents the abuse of power and promotes checks and balances

C) It eliminates the need for elections

D) It restricts the power of the judiciary

Answer: B

What is the term for a government led by a single person with absolute power?

A) Democracy

B) Oligarchy

C) Monarchy

D) Dictatorship

Answer: D

In a democracy, who is responsible for making and enforcing laws?

A) The military

B) The executive branch

C) The judiciary

D) The legislature

Answer: D

What is the primary responsibility of the legislature in a democratic system?

A) To enforce the law

B) To interpret the law

C) To make and pass laws

D) To control the military

Answer: C

Which of the following is a duty of a responsible citizen?

A) Engaging in corruption

B) Paying taxes

C) Ignoring traffic laws

D) Avoiding community service

Answer: B

What is the importance of the rule of law in a society?

A) It allows the government to act without restrictions

B) It ensures that the law applies only to certain individuals

C) It guarantees equal treatment and justice for all

D) It promotes favoritism and discrimination

Answer: C

Which of the following is a characteristic of a totalitarian government?

A) Freedom of the press

B) Separation of powers

C) Absolute control over all aspects of life

D) Free and fair elections

Answer: C

What is the term for the voluntary association of people to pursue common interests?

A) Autocracy

B) Democracy

C) Civil society

D) Monarchy

Answer: C

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting and applying the law in a democratic system?

A) The executive branch

B) The legislative branch

C) The judiciary

D) The military

Answer: C

What is the significance of a free and fair election in a democracy?

A) It ensures that only a select few can participate in government

B) It allows for the peaceful transfer of power and the choice of leaders by the people

C) It promotes corruption and bribery

D) It leads to political instability

Answer: B

What is the term for the power of the government to take private property for public use, with compensation to the owner?

A) Eminent domain

B) Confiscation

C) Expropriation

D) Seizure

Answer: A

What is the main purpose of a constitution in a democratic society?

A) To create a system of absolute monarchy

B) To define and limit the powers of the government

C) To promote corruption within the government

D) To concentrate power in the hands of a single individual

Answer: B

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of democracy?

A) Rule by the military

B) Rule by the elite class

C) Rule by the people

D) Rule by a single ruler

Answer: C

What is the concept of "separation of powers" intended to prevent?

A) The concentration of power in one branch of government

B) The elimination of the executive branch

C) The complete autonomy of the judiciary

D) The dissolution of the legislature

Answer: A

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the executive branch of government?

A) Making and passing laws

B) Enforcing laws and managing the administration

C) Interpreting the constitution

D) Serving as judges in legal cases

Answer: B

In a democratic society, what is the role of civil society organizations?

A) To suppress freedom of speech

B) To promote discrimination

C) To provide a platform for citizens to engage in public issues

D) To control the government

Answer: C

What is the term for a system of government where citizens directly participate in decision-making and lawmaking?

A) Representative democracy

B) Direct democracy

C) Totalitarianism

D) Monarchy

Answer: B

What is the main function of the judiciary in a democratic system?

A) To make laws

B) To enforce laws

C) To interpret and apply laws

D) To control the military

Answer: C.