Jss1 first term civic Education Past Questions and Answers

Jss1 first term civic Education Past Questions and Answers

Here are 20 JSS1 first-term Civic Education questions with options and answers:

What does the term "civic education" refer to?

a) Teaching math

b) Teaching history

c) Teaching citizenship

d) Teaching geography

Answer: c) Teaching citizenship

Who is responsible for upholding the rule of law in a country?

a) The police

b) The judiciary

c) The military

d) The government

Answer: b) The judiciary

Which of the following is a fundamental human right?

a) The right to own property

b) The right to free education

c) The right to vote

d) The right to steal

Answer: c) The right to vote

What is the main purpose of the United Nations (UN)?

a) Promoting world peace and cooperation

b) Controlling world trade

c) Managing global tourism

d) Regulating international sports events

Answer: a) Promoting world peace and cooperation

In a democracy, who makes decisions on behalf of the people?

a) The monarch

b) The military

c) The elected representatives

d) The religious leaders

Answer: c) The elected representatives

What is the name for the government system where the power is held by a single ruler with absolute authority?

a) Democracy

b) Autocracy

c) Oligarchy

d) Anarchy

Answer: b) Autocracy

Which branch of government is responsible for making and passing laws?

a) Executive

b) Judicial

c) Legislative

d) Military

Answer: c) Legislative

Who is the head of the government in a parliamentary system?

a) The President

b) The Prime Minister

c) The Speaker of the House

d) The Chief Justice

Answer: b) The Prime Minister

What is the main purpose of an election?

a) To select a football team captain

b) To choose the best chef in the country

c) To elect leaders and representatives

d) To decide the national anthem

Answer: c) To elect leaders and representatives

Which of the following is not a level of government in most countries?

a) Local government

b) State or provincial government

c) National government

d) International government

Answer: d) International government

What does the term "citizenship" refer to?

a) The right to travel anywhere

b) Being a member of a country with certain rights and responsibilities

c) Owning a business

d) Being a soldier

Answer: b) Being a member of a country with certain rights and responsibilities

What is the primary role of the media in a democracy?

a) To make money

b) To entertain the public

c) To report news and provide information

d) To promote political parties

Answer: c) To report news and provide information

Which of the following is a civic responsibility?

a) Voting in elections

b) Watching television

c) Playing video games

d) Going on vacation

Answer: a) Voting in elections

In a democracy, who is ultimately responsible for holding the government accountable?

a) The media

b) The police

c) The citizens

d) The military

Answer: c) The citizens

What is the purpose of the constitution in a country?

a) To list all the animals in the country

b) To outline the rules and principles of government

c) To create a national sports team

d) To establish a monarchy

Answer: b) To outline the rules and principles of government

Which of the following is a non-governmental organization (NGO)?

a) The police

b) The Red Cross

c) The army

d) The tax office

Answer: b) The Red Cross

What is the main function of the United Nations Security Council?

a) Promoting cultural exchange

b) Resolving international conflicts and maintaining peace

c) Managing global trade

d) Organizing international sports events

Answer: b) Resolving international conflicts and maintaining peace

What is the term for a system of government where the power is divided between a central government and regional governments?

a) Autocracy

b) Federalism

c) Oligarchy

d) Totalitarianism

Answer: b) Federalism

What is the term for a situation where a person flees their own country due to fear of persecution or danger?

a) Tourism

b) Immigration

c) Asylum seeking

d) Vacation

Answer: c) Asylum seeking

Who is responsible for enforcing laws and maintaining order within a country?

a) The military

b) The teachers

c) The citizens

d) The police

Answer: d) The police