Jss3 second Term civic Education Past Questions and Answers

Jss3 second Term civic Education Past Questions and Answers

Here they are;

Who is the custodian of the Nigerian Constitution?

A) The President

B) The Judiciary

C) The National Assembly

D) The Military

Answer: B) The Judiciary

What is the term for the voluntary association of people for a common goal or interest in a civil society?

A) Political party

B) Non-governmental organization (NGO)

C) Religious group

D) Corporation

Answer: B) Non-governmental organization (NGO)

In a democracy, what is the purpose of the separation of powers?

A) To create inequality

B) To prevent tyranny and abuse of power

C) To centralize power in one branch of government

D) To ensure a single-party system

Answer: B) To prevent tyranny and abuse of power

What is the term for a written statement made by a person under oath in a court of law?

A) Testimony

B) Rumor

C) Hearsay

D) Gossip

Answer: A) Testimony

Which of the following is a civic duty in a democratic society?

A) Attending school

B) Serving on a jury

C) Paying taxes

D) Playing sports

Answer: B) Serving on a jury

What is the primary role of the United Nations Security Council?

A) Promoting international trade

B) Resolving international conflicts and maintaining peace

C) Advancing global education

D) Providing humanitarian aid

Answer: B) Resolving international conflicts and maintaining peace

What is the term for a government system in which the power is held by a small, privileged group?

A) Democracy

B) Oligarchy

C) Autocracy

D) Theocracy

Answer: B) Oligarchy

Which organization is responsible for providing medical assistance and relief in humanitarian crises?

A) World Trade Organization (WTO)

B) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

C) World Health Organization (WHO)

D) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Answer: C) World Health Organization (WHO)

What is the process of removing an elected official from office before their term expires called?

A) Election

B) Re-election

C) Recall

D) Appointment

Answer: C) Recall

In a democratic system, what does the term "civil society" refer to?

A) The military

B) Non-governmental organizations and citizens outside of government

C) The monarchy

D) The executive branch of government

Answer: B) Non-governmental organizations and citizens outside of government

What is the term for a system of government in which the monarch shares power with an elected parliament?

A) Monarchy

B) Oligarchy

C) Parliamentary democracy

D) Authoritarianism

Answer: C) Parliamentary democracy

What is the primary function of the executive branch of government in a presidential system?

A) Making laws

B) Interpreting laws

C) Enforcing laws

D) Adjudicating disputes

Answer: C) Enforcing laws

Who is responsible for interpreting and applying the law in a country's legal system?

A) The President

B) The Military

C) The Judiciary

D) The Legislature

Answer: C) The Judiciary

Which document outlines the basic rights and freedoms of citizens in the United States?

A) Bill of Rights

B) Declaration of Independence

C) Preamble to the Constitution

D) Articles of Confederation

Answer: A) Bill of Rights

What is the term for the practice of selecting government officials through a free and fair vote?

A) Dictatorship

B) Monarchy

C) Democracy

D) Election

Answer: D) Election

What is the primary role of the United Nations General Assembly?

A) Enforcing international law

B) Making and passing resolutions on global issues

C) Promoting economic development

D) Administering humanitarian aid

Answer: B) Making and passing resolutions on global issues

What is the term for the process of granting citizenship to a foreign national?

A) Deportation

B) Exile

C) Naturalization

D) Sanction

Answer: C) Naturalization

Which government branch is responsible for interpreting and applying the law?

A) Executive

B) Legislative

C) Judiciary

D) Military

Answer: C) Judiciary

What is the term for a system of government in which the ruler claims divine or religious authority?

A) Theocracy

B) Monarchy

C) Democracy

D) Oligarchy

Answer: A) Theocracy

In a democracy, what is the role of a free press?

A) To promote government propaganda

B) To report only positive news

C) To inform the public and hold government accountable

D) To support a particular political party

Answer: C) To inform the public and hold government accountable