SS1 Second Term Civil Education Past Questions and Answers

Question: What is the purpose of a census in a country?

 

a) To determine the weather patterns

b) To count the number of citizens

c) To establish a monarchy

d) To regulate trade

 

Answer: b) To count the number of citizens

 

Question: What is the role of the opposition in a democratic government?

 

a) To enforce laws

b) To make laws

c) To provide an alternative perspective and check the ruling party

d) To interpret laws

 

Answer: c) To provide an alternative perspective and check the ruling party

 

Question: In a democracy, what is the significance of the principle of “majority rule, minority rights”?

 

a) Only the majority’s opinions matter

b) Protecting the rights of the minority while respecting majority decisions

c) Ignoring the minority’s rights

d) Allowing the minority to dictate decisions

 

Answer: b) Protecting the rights of the minority while respecting majority decisions

 

Question: What is the importance of civic participation?

 

a) It hinders social progress

b) It ensures the dominance of a single political party

c) It strengthens democracy by involving citizens in decision-making

d) It limits individual freedoms

 

Answer: c) It strengthens democracy by involving citizens in decision-making

 

Question: What does the term “checks and balances” refer to in a government system?

 

a) Concentrating power in one branch

b) Dividing power among different branches to prevent abuse

c) Eliminating the legislative branch

d) Allowing unchecked authority to the executive

 

Answer: b) Dividing power among different branches to prevent abuse

 

Question: What is the primary responsibility of the judicial branch of government?

 

a) Enforce laws

b) Interpret laws and ensure they align with the constitution

c) Make laws

d) Manage elections

 

Answer: b) Interpret laws and ensure they align with the constitution

 

Question: What is the importance of civic virtues in a society?

 

a) They encourage corruption

b) They promote dishonesty

c) They foster ethical behavior and social responsibility

d) They limit civic engagement

 

Answer: c) They foster ethical behavior and social responsibility

 

Question: In a democratic system, what is the purpose of elections?

 

a) To establish a monarchy

b) To select leaders and representatives through a voting process

c) To appoint judges

d) To enforce laws

 

Answer: b) To select leaders and representatives through a voting process

 

Question: What is the significance of the concept of “citizenship”?

 

a) It restricts individual rights

b) It establishes a dictatorship

c) It defines the rights and responsibilities of individuals in a community or nation

d) It promotes anarchy

 

Answer: c) It defines the rights and responsibilities of individuals in a community or nation

 

Question: What is the primary role of a constitution in a country?

 

a) To enforce laws

b) To define the structure of government and guarantee fundamental rights

c) To interpret laws

d) To manage elections

 

Answer: b)