All 50 questions from the National Examinations Council (NECO) Civic Education 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
Democratic societies are run and governed by
A. A. lawsCorrect B. B. monarchsC. C. passionD. D. charismaExplanation Democratic societies are fundamentally governed by laws that ensure equality and order among citizens.
To guarantee the rights and freedom of citizens, the powers of the organs of government must be
A. A. rotatedB. B. separatedCorrect C. C. fusedD. D. incorporatedExplanation Separation of powers ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful, thereby safeguarding citizens' rights and freedoms.
Which of the following is an example of inalienable right?
A. A. Right to lifeCorrect B. B. Right to voteC. C. Right to social securityD. D. Right to adequate wagesExplanation The right to life is considered inalienable because it is inherent and cannot be taken away under any circumstances.
Citizenship can be acquired through
A. A. nationalizationCorrect B. B. registrationC. C. negotiationD. D. decreeExplanation Citizenship can be acquired through naturalization/nationalization, which involves legal processes and requirements.
Which of the following rights cannot be enjoyed by an Italian citizen that is residing in a West African country?
A. A. Freedom of expressionB. B. Ownership of propertiesC. C. Right to worshipD. D. Right to voteCorrect Explanation The right to vote is generally tied to citizenship in a specific country and may not extend to non-citizens.
One of the outstanding features of citizenship by birth is that
A. A. it can be withdrawnB. B. it can never be forfeitedCorrect C. C. special requirements are attachedD. D. it can be reverted to alien statusExplanation Citizenship by birth typically cannot be forfeited under normal circumstances, ensuring its permanence.
In order to reduce over-reliance on foreign grants, civil society organizations need to
A. A. create revenue generation activitiesCorrect B. B. become more national in their spread and membershipC. C. engage in more pragmatic methods like lobbyingD. D. engage the state for fundingExplanation By creating revenue generation activities, civil society organizations can reduce reliance on foreign grants.
The major constraint to national development is
A. A. improper assessment of policiesB. B. overdependence on natural resourcesCorrect C. C. high level of nepotismD. D. absence of modern technologyExplanation Overdependence on natural resources can hinder national development by neglecting other sectors of the economy.
The conduct of an election in a democracy is the responsibility of
A. A. electoral commissionCorrect B. B. security agenciesC. C. election stakeholdersD. D. civil societyExplanation The electoral commission is responsible for conducting elections in a democracy, ensuring fairness and transparency.
Accepting other people's opinions and preferences, even when they live in a way one does not agree with defines
A. A. honestyB. B. toleranceCorrect C. C. cooperationD. D. courageExplanation Tolerance involves accepting and respecting the opinions and preferences of others, even if they differ from one's own.
Civil society organizations fight poverty by
A. A. checking the emergence of dictatorshipB. B. strengthening good governanceCorrect C. C. providing arena for the expression of diverse interestD. D. supporting the ruling political partyExplanation Civil society organizations strengthen good governance by promoting transparency and accountability, which helps fight poverty.
The constitution is important because it
A. A. allows government institutions to act anyhowB. B. enables a particular ethnic group to control the governmentC. C. is applicable to the president onlyD. D. regulates all citizensCorrect Explanation The constitution regulates the behavior of citizens and government institutions, ensuring order and rights protection.
Which of the following does a civil society advocate for?
A. A. subjective criticism of government policies and programmesB. B. emergence of dictatorship and political extremismC. C. violent demonstrations to express views or positionsD. D. objectivity and respect for opposing viewsCorrect Explanation Civil society advocates for objectivity and respect for opposing views, promoting democratic values.
A responsible citizen can show loyalty and devotion to his country by
A. A. involving in jungle justiceB. B. reporting any act of sabotageCorrect C. C. prosecuting criminalsD. D. arresting criminalsExplanation Reporting any act of sabotage shows loyalty and devotion to one's country by ensuring its security and well-being.
Violations of traffic codes are often dealt with by
A. A. loss of driving privilegesB. B. criminal courtC. C. payment of damagesD. D. forfeiting a fineCorrect Explanation Violations of traffic codes are often dealt with by paying fines as a penalty for breaking regulations.
Civil society is regarded as an important organ of the society because it
A. A. involves the operation of governmentB. B. takes position on important policy questionsC. C. represents the interests of powerful groupsD. D. improves the generality of citizens' wellbeingCorrect Explanation Civil society improves the general well-being of citizens by advocating for their rights and interests.
Building national values and ethical cultures can be hindered by
A. A. celebrating right people by media or societyB. B. punishing influential individuals for misdeedsC. C. poor citizenship or followershipCorrect D. D. strengthening societal worth or moralsExplanation Poor citizenship or followership can hinder the development of national values and ethical cultures.
Establishment, maintenance and regulation of slaughterhouses and slabs is the statutory role of
A. A. federal governmentB. B. state governmentC. C. regional governmentD. D. local governmentCorrect Explanation The regulation of slaughterhouses and slabs is typically a role of the local government.
Public servants are directly responsible for the poor quality of service delivery due to
A. A. poor working mindsetsB. B. misallocation of resourcesC. C. poor condition of serviceCorrect D. D. overbearing external influenceExplanation Poor conditions of service for public servants can directly affect the quality of service delivery.
Which of the following defines a legal member of a state?
A. A. FollowerB. B. AlienC. C. CitizenCorrect D. D. LeaderExplanation A legal member of a state is defined as a citizen, enjoying rights and responsibilities within that state.
Constant appreciation of children by parents
A. A. makes children arrogantB. B. promotes withdrawal syndrome in childrenC. C. makes children secretive and selflessD. D. builds strong and confident childrenCorrect Explanation Constant appreciation of children by parents builds strong and confident children.
An individual who abuses drugs will experience the following except
A. A. healthy immune systemCorrect B. B. withdrawalC. C. depressionD. D. traces of insanityExplanation Abusing drugs typically weakens the immune system, not strengthens it.
The right to rule based on the recognition of personal qualities is known as
A. A. traditional authorityB. B. charismatic authorityCorrect C. C. legal authorityD. D. rational authorityExplanation Charismatic authority is based on the recognition of personal qualities and characteristics of a leader.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was proclaimed by the
A. A. Security CouncilB. B. General AssemblyCorrect C. C. International Court of JusticeD. D. Economic and Social CourtExplanation The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly.
Dependency on foreign donors by civil society organizations primarily
A. A. promotes a long-term strategy of raising fundsB. B. distracts the organizations from their missionsCorrect C. C. promotes sustainabilityD. D. increases scope of activitiesExplanation Dependency on foreign donors can distract civil society organizations from their core missions.
The right to work in any part of the country can be regarded as
A. A. natural rightsB. B. civic rightsCorrect C. C. economic rightsD. D. social rightsExplanation The right to work in any part of the country is a civic right, ensuring economic opportunities.
Political participation can be limited by
A. A. wealthCorrect B. B. genderC. C. ageD. D. religionExplanation Wealth can limit political participation due to financial barriers.
One of the roles of the police as an important pillar of democracy is
A. A. subjecting citizens to the wishes of leadersB. B. guarding and protecting sensitive election materialsCorrect C. C. suppressing opposition to the governmentD. D. helping the incumbent government to continue in officeExplanation The police guard and protect sensitive election materials to ensure fair and secure elections.
Which of the following institutions was set up to address the unfair treatments of citizens by public servants?
A. A. Independent Corrupt Practices CommissionB. B. Economic and Financial Crimes CommissionC. C. Public Complaint Commission/OmbudsmanCorrect D. D. International Labour OrganizationExplanation The Public Complaint Commission/Ombudsman was set up to address unfair treatments of citizens by public servants.
Some Civil Society Organizations do not get the needed attention from the government because of
A. A. awareness of their activitiesB. B. confrontation in some sensitive issuesCorrect C. C. overbearing external influenceD. D. open nature of the organizationExplanation Civil society organizations may face governmental resistance due to confrontation on sensitive issues.
The reason the seven core freedoms of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) are so important is because
A. A. they concern individuals directly and influence their peaceful existence as human beingsCorrect B. B. the violation of one right often leads to violation of another rightC. C. they embody key values and rights of human beingsD. D. they enable individuals to speak up and challenge poor treatment from a public authorityExplanation The seven core freedoms of the UDHR concern individuals directly and promote their peaceful coexistence.
The role of individuals in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) includes
A. A. incorporation of UDHR into national constitutionB. B. exerting laws that promote the objectives of UDHRC. C. tolerating other people's views, opinions, beliefs etc.Correct D. D. carrying out advocacy programmes through the mass mediaExplanation Individuals play a role in the UDHR by tolerating other people's views and promoting human rights.
Bureaucracy in public service simply means
A. A. favouritismB. B. nepotismC. C. red-tapismCorrect D. D. partialityExplanation Bureaucracy in public service refers to red-tapism, involving excessive formalities.
Constant changes in public service has led to
A. A. correspondence on made allB. B. disinvestment of many projectsC. C. large-scale unemploymentCorrect D. D. poor standard of livingExplanation Constant changes in public service can contribute to large-scale unemployment.
The role of law requires that
A. A. government should be subject to the lawCorrect B. B. the law should be subject to the governmentC. C. law should be made in respect of an individualD. D. the law should be subject to traditional rulesExplanation The rule of law requires that government should be subject to and abide by the law.
Youth empowerment programmes are aimed at giving the youth the opportunity to
A. A. become exceedingly wealthyB. B. be self-sufficientCorrect C. C. be physically strongD. D. have all their wantsExplanation Youth empowerment programmes aim to make youth self-sufficient and economically independent.
To end the compulsive behaviour of drug addiction, drug abusers
A. A. can quit by themselvesB. B. need support and assistanceCorrect C. C. relocate to a new environmentD. D. should take a lower dosage of drugsExplanation Ending drug addiction often requires support and treatment to overcome compulsive behaviour.
One can support a person with substance abuse problem by
A. A. counselling and rehabilitationCorrect B. B. hiding or throwing out drugsC. C. taking over the drug abuser's responsibilitiesD. D. covering up or making excuses for the drug abuserExplanation Supporting a person with substance abuse involves counselling and rehabilitation to promote recovery.
Trafficked persons are mainly lured with a promise of
A. A. schoolingB. B. loveC. C. employmentCorrect D. D. protectionExplanation Trafficked persons are often lured with promises of employment.
A major source of funds to local government authorities is
A. A. donationsB. B. import dutiesC. C. taxes on goodsCorrect D. D. utility billsExplanation Taxes on goods are a major source of funds for local government authorities.
Which of the following is the key factor in fostering cooperation among members of the society?
A. A. DisciplineB. B. EmpathyCorrect C. C. MaturityD. D. UnderstandingExplanation Empathy fosters cooperation among members of society by promoting understanding and compassion.
Which of the immune system cells does HIV target or attack?
A. A. B-cellsB. B. T-cellsCorrect C. C. NK cellsD. D. Red blood cellsExplanation HIV primarily targets or attacks T-cells in the immune system.
Values are what we
A. A. eat and touchB. B. believe in and cherishCorrect C. C. avoid like a plagueD. D. know as agents of civic educationExplanation Values are beliefs that individuals imbibe and hold dear.
One of the citizenship values inculcated by parents into their children includes
A. A. tax evasionB. B. arrest of criminalsC. C. fairness to allCorrect D. D. rash actionExplanation Fairness to all is a citizenship value that parents can instil in their children.
The boldness to be honest in persecution is a manifestation of
A. A. humilityB. B. obedienceC. C. strengthD. D. courageCorrect Explanation The boldness to be honest in persecution demonstrates courage.
Civic education is also called
A. A. Civic socialismB. B. Citizenship educationCorrect C. C. Citizenship socialismD. D. educationExplanation Civic education is also known as citizenship education, emphasizing rights, responsibilities, and participation in society.
Which of the following is not an agent of Civic education?
A. A. FamilyB. B. Print and electronic mediaC. C. Pressure groupD. D. Ministry of Labour and ProductivityCorrect Explanation The Ministry of Labour and Productivity is not typically considered an agent of civic education.
The fundamental agent in children's guidance, training and education is
A. A. peersB. B. parentsCorrect C. C. societyD. D. schoolExplanation Parents play a fundamental role in children's guidance, training, and education.
The most common method of acquiring the citizenship of a country is by
A. A. registrationB. B. birthCorrect C. C. marriageD. D. naturalizationExplanation Birth is the most common method of acquiring citizenship in a country.
The quality of being fair and reasonable in the way that people are treated is known as
A. A. integrityB. B. loveC. C. justiceCorrect D. D. honestyExplanation Justice involves being fair and reasonable in the treatment of people.
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