All 50 questions from the National Examinations Council (NECO) Civic Education 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
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The training of oneself in subjection to self-rules and self-control is achieved as a result of
Discipline helps a person stay in control of their actions even when no one is watching.
A situation where people are encouraged to define their own values and respect other people's values is known as
Values clarification gives room for people to choose their own values and still respect others' views.
A Gambian who wishes to become a Nigerian citizen by naturalization must be
Nigerian naturalization law requires an applicant to be an adult (21 years and above) who has resided in Nigeria for a qualifying period.
The major reason for studying Civic Education is that it
Civic education equips citizens with knowledge to take active part in nation-building.
Which of the following is not a national symbol?
A voter's card is only used for elections; it doesn't represent the country the way a flag, currency or coat of arms does.
The newspapers established by the nationalists helped in
The papers exposed what the colonial masters were doing wrong and helped the fight for freedom.
The main significance of nationalism to the development of a country is to
Nationalism makes people love their country and want to serve it without expecting a reward.
How many articles are contained in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) of 1948?
The UDHR contains 30 different human rights that everyone is entitled to.
A person who is found guilty of an offence and sentenced to prison by a competent court of law would forfeit his/her
When a person is jailed, they can no longer move freely or attend gatherings, so they forfeit their right to movement and association.
A person who writes false statements on social media that harms another person's reputation will be found guilty of
Writing false things that damage someone's reputation is called libel.
The notion that the law should apply to everyone irrespective of their status implies
This means the law applies to everyone equally, whether rich or poor.
Constituted authority is necessary in a society because it
Authority makes sure people are protected and society is peaceful.
Responsible parenthood is important to national development because it
Good parenting keeps children off bad habits and reduces crimes in the society.
Traffic regulations mean
These are the accepted road rules that guide drivers and pedestrians.
Traffic wardens assist in
Their main job is to direct traffic and ensure free movement on the roads.
Conflict resolution mechanisms in inter-communal relationships include
Compromise helps both sides settle issues by meeting in the middle.
The phrase 'no man is an island' means that
It simply means we need others in our lives to grow and succeed.
Which of the following cannot be identified as drug abuse?
When drugs are used correctly as prescribed, it's not considered abuse.
An aspect of human trafficking involves
Trafficking starts by tricking or recruiting people for illegal purposes.
Women are trafficked mainly for
Most trafficked women are sadly forced into prostitution or sex slavery.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) mainly leads to
HIV damages the body's immune system, making it weak against infections.
The most common way for babies to contract Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is through
The virus can pass from mother to baby through breast milk.
Youth empowerment can be enhanced through
With startup money, youths can start small businesses and become self-reliant.
One of the vital skills needed for youth empowerment is
These are practical skills like hairdressing or welding that bring income.
Which of the following is not a youth empowerment skill?
Investigation is not a basic empowerment skill. Leadership, communication and self-reliance are youth empowerment skills.
The power to impeach the president of a country resides in the
Only the legislature has the legal power to remove a president from office through impeachment.
Laws made by both federal and state governments are contained in the
The concurrent list is where both federal and state governments can make laws, while the exclusive list is for the federal government only.
Which of the following government functions is reserved to the exclusive list?
Protecting the country (defence) is a job strictly for the federal government; the other options fall under the concurrent list.
Which organ of government do ministers, commissioners and supervisory councilors belong to?
These people work directly under the executive arm of government.
A local government administration supports
It brings governance closer to rural people and handles local matters.
The adoption of a federal system of government is necessitated by
Federalism was adopted to calm the fear of one ethnic group dominating others.
One feature of representative government is
Periodic elections allow citizens to choose who will represent them.
Direct democracy implies that the governance of a country involves
In direct democracy, everyone is involved in decision-making, not just leaders/representatives.
Individual freedom in a democratic country can be enhanced by
More political parties give citizens options and boost political freedom.
Carefully study the following list of Civic Education terms I to VII below and use them to answer this question. Civic Education terms list: I. Political apathy II. Law and order III. Human trafficking IV. HIV/AIDS V. Popular participation VI. Responsible parenting VII. Fundamental Human Rights Absence of one of the following pairs will spell doom for the society.
Important values like justice and rule of law must be present, or society suffers (per the answer key).
The entitlements of every child in the society are
Children deserve care (responsible parenting) and their fundamental human rights (including education) in every society.
Trade unions, market women associations and student unions are examples of
Pressure groups speak up for their members' needs and influence government policies.
Inept and irresponsible governance can best be checked by
The right way to correct bad governance is through legal and peaceful (constitutional) actions.
In order to avoid undue interference in the process of governance, there should be
Separation of powers keeps each arm of government in check and avoids abuse.
Which of the following is the implication of the immunity clause?
Some public officers can't be taken to court while still in office, under the immunity clause.
Neutrality of civil servants implies that they should
Civil servants must stay away from politics to serve any government fairly.
The following are forms of political apathy except
Rigging is cheating, not apathy. Apathy is when people don't care or participate.
Use the diagram below to answer this question and the next. Diagram with X at the centre and three surrounding statements: 'No man is above the ordinary law', 'No man is punishable except for breaking the law', 'The general principle of the constitution'. What does letter X in the diagram stand for?
'No man is above the law, no man is punishable except for breaking the law' is the classic definition of the rule of law.
The letter X as illustrated in the diagram is an integral feature of
The rule of law is an integral, defining feature of constitutional democracy.
Inadequate funding may force Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to
Without enough money, CSOs slow down or cancel their activities.
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) assist government in alleviating poverty by
CSOs support government by training and helping youths become self-reliant/useful.
Which of the following is a major source of funding for civil societies?
Most civil societies survive through donations from international partners.
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) are not characterized by
CSOs don't form political parties. Their role is to watch the government and advocate for the people.
An established way public servants protest to protect their interests is by
When public workers are not paid well, they go on strike to demand their rights.
Anonymity of civil servants implies that civil servants are
Civil servants don't take praise or blame publicly - they work behind the scenes.
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