Jss3 Third term civic education past questions and answers

Question: What is the purpose of the judiciary in resolving disputes in a democratic society?

a) To promote discrimination

b) To interpret and apply the law impartially

c) To support dictatorship

d) To enforce laws selectively

 

Answer: b) To interpret and apply the law impartially

 

Question: How does the concept of civic virtue contribute to responsible citizenship?

 

a) By encouraging selfish behavior

b) By fostering a sense of duty and responsibility towards the community

c) By discouraging civic engagement

d) By promoting discrimination

 

Answer: b) By fostering a sense of duty and responsibility towards the community

 

Question: What is the role of the media in holding government accountable?

 

a) To spread misinformation and support government actions

b) To serve as a propaganda tool for the government

c) To provide independent reporting and critique government actions

d) To promote censorship

 

Answer: c) To provide independent reporting and critique government actions

 

Question: How does civic education contribute to the promotion of environmental sustainability?

 

a) By encouraging environmental degradation

b) By fostering an understanding of the importance of environmental conservation

c) By promoting pollution

d) By discouraging citizens from participating in environmental activities

 

Answer: b) By fostering an understanding of the importance of environmental conservation

 

Question: What is the importance of civic responsibility in promoting a sense of national identity?

 

a) To encourage division among citizens

b) To foster unity and a shared sense of belonging to a nation

c) To discourage communication

d) To limit cultural diversity

 

Answer: b) To foster unity and a shared sense of belonging to a nation

 

Question: Why is the concept of the separation of powers essential in preventing abuse of authority?

 

a) To concentrate power in the hands of a single branch of government

b) To limit the power of the judiciary

c) To prevent any single branch of government from becoming too powerful

d) To support dictatorship

 

Answer: c) To prevent any single branch of government from becoming too powerful

 

Question: What is the role of civic education in promoting social justice?

 

a) To promote discrimination and inequality

b) To foster an understanding of fairness and equality in society

c) To discourage citizen participation in social issues

d) To support dictatorship

 

Answer: b) To foster an understanding of fairness and equality in society

 

Question: How does the concept of political participation contribute to a healthy democracy?

 

a) By discouraging citizens from engaging in political activities

b) By promoting political apathy and disinterest

c) By encouraging citizens to actively participate in political processes

d) By supporting dictatorship

 

Answer: c) By encouraging citizens to actively participate in political processes

 

Question: What is the significance of civic education in promoting digital literacy?

 

a) To encourage misinformation and digital manipulation

b) To foster an understanding of responsible online behavior and digital rights

c) To promote censorship on digital platforms

d) To discourage citizens from using digital technologies

 

Answer: b) To foster an understanding of responsible online behavior and digital rights

 

Question: How does civic education contribute to the prevention of hate speech?

 

a) By encouraging hate speech and discrimination

b) By fostering tolerance and promoting respectful communication

c) By supporting divisive rhetoric

d) By discouraging citizens from expressing their opinions

 

Answer: b) By fostering tolerance and promoting respectful communication

 

Question: What is the role of civic education in addressing social inequality?

 

a) To promote discrimination and inequality

b) To foster an understanding of the root causes of social inequality

c) To discourage citizen participation in social issues

d) To support dictatorship

 

Answer: b) To foster an understanding of the root causes of social inequality

 

Question: Why is it important for citizens to understand the electoral system in a democracy?

 

a) To discourage citizens from voting

b) To empower citizens to make informed voting decisions

c) To promote discrimination in the electoral process

d) To limit individual freedoms

 

Answer: b) To empower citizens to make informed voting decisions

 

Question: What is the significance of civic education in promoting peacebuilding and conflict resolution?

 

a) To encourage conflict and violence

b) To foster an understanding of peaceful coexistence and conflict resolution strategies

c) To promote discrimination in conflict situations

d) To discourage citizens from participating in peacebuilding efforts

 

Answer: b) To foster an understanding of peaceful coexistence and conflict resolution strategies

 

Question: How does civic education contribute to the prevention of electoral fraud?

 

a) By encouraging fraudulent practices during elections

b) By fostering a culture of electoral transparency and integrity

c) By promoting discrimination in the electoral process

d) By discouraging citizens from participating in elections

 

Answer: b) By fostering a culture of electoral transparency and integrity

 

Question: What is the role of civic education in promoting gender sensitivity in society?

 

a) To encourage gender discrimination

b) To foster an understanding of equal rights and opportunities for all genders

c) To discourage women from participating in civic activities

d) To support dictatorship

 

Answer: b) To foster an understanding of equal rights and opportunities for all genders

 

Question: Why is civic education crucial in promoting a culture of volunteerism?

 

a) To discourage citizens from engaging in volunteer activities

b) To foster a sense of community and social responsibility through voluntary service

c) To promote discrimination in volunteer organizations

d) To support dictatorship

 

Answer: b) To foster a sense of community and social responsibility through voluntary service

 

Question: What is the purpose of civic education in promoting intercultural dialogue?

 

a) To encourage cultural isolation

b) To foster understanding and cooperation among diverse cultural groups

c) To promote discrimination based on cultural differences

d) To discourage communication between different cultures

 

Answer: b) To foster understanding and cooperation among diverse cultural groups

 

Question: How does civic education contribute to the prevention of human rights abuses?

 

a) By promoting human rights abuses

b) By fostering awareness and advocacy for the protection of human rights

c) By supporting discriminatory practices

d) By discouraging citizens from reporting human rights violations

 

Answer: b) By fostering awareness and advocacy for the protection of human rights

 

Question: What is the role of civic education in promoting economic literacy?

 

a) To discourage citizens from understanding economic principles

b) To foster an understanding of economic concepts and financial responsibility

c) To promote economic discrimination

d) To support dictatorship

 

Answer: b) To foster an understanding of economic concepts and financial responsibility