SS3 First Term Civic Education Past Questions And Answers

 

Here are 20 Civic Education questions for SS3 first term, each with options and answers:

 

Question: What is the main purpose of a constitution?

 

a) To create political parties

b) To define and limit government powers

c) To regulate trade

d) To elect public officials

 

Answer: b) To define and limit government powers

 

Question: In a democratic system, what does the term “rule of law” mean?

 

a) The president’s absolute authority

b) Everyone must follow the law, including government officials

c) Laws only apply to certain groups

d) Laws can be ignored if they are outdated

 

Answer: b) Everyone must follow the law, including government officials

 

Question: What is the role of the judiciary in a democratic society?

 

a) Create laws

b) Enforce laws

c) Interpret laws and ensure justice

d) Develop foreign policy

 

Answer: c) Interpret laws and ensure justice

 

Question: What is the primary function of the executive branch in government?

 

a) Make laws

b) Interpret laws

c) Enforce laws

d) Review laws

 

Answer: c) Enforce laws

 

Question: Which of the following is a fundamental human right?

 

a) Right to bear arms

b) Right to free education

c) Right to own property

d) Right to drive

 

Answer: b) Right to free education

 

Question: What is the significance of the separation of powers in a democratic system?

 

a) Concentration of power in one branch

b) Prevents abuse of power and protects individual freedoms

c) Weakens the government

d) Facilitates corruption

 

Answer: b) Prevents abuse of power and protects individual freedoms

 

Question: Which of the following is a civic responsibility?

 

a) Voting in elections

b) Criticizing the government without reason

c) Ignoring societal issues

d) Avoiding paying taxes

 

Answer: a) Voting in elections

 

Question: What is the purpose of local government?

 

a) Create foreign policy

b) Manage national defense

c) Provide services and governance at the community level

d) Regulate international trade

 

Answer: c) Provide services and governance at the community level

 

Question: What is the importance of civic education in society?

 

a) Promotes obedience to authority

b) Fosters critical thinking and informed citizenship

c) Restricts freedom of speech

d) Encourages discrimination

 

Answer: b) Fosters critical thinking and informed citizenship

 

Question: What does the term “civil society” refer to?

 

a) Military organizations

b) Non-governmental organizations and citizens outside of government

c) Political parties

d) Religious institutions

 

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

 

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

 

a) To establish a monarchy

b) To outline the rights and responsibilities of citizens

c) To regulate the stock market

d) To promote censorship

 

Answer: b) To outline the rights and responsibilities of citizens

 

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

 

a) Powers are concentrated in one branch

b) Each branch has some control over the others

c) Government has unlimited power

d) Citizens have no role in governance

 

Answer: b) Each branch has some control over the others

 

Question: What is the significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

 

a) It establishes a global currency

b) It outlines fundamental human rights and freedoms

c) It defines the duties of citizens

d) It promotes authoritarian rule

 

Answer: b) It outlines fundamental human rights and freedoms

 

Question: What is the purpose of a referendum in a democratic system?

 

a) Electing the president

b) Allowing citizens to vote on specific issues or laws

c) Imposing martial law

d) Banning political parties

 

Answer: b) Allowing citizens to vote on specific issues or laws

 

Question: What role do media play in a democratic society?

 

a) Enforce laws

b) Shape public opinion and provide information

c) Create legislation

d) Control the judiciary

 

Answer: b) Shape public opinion and provide information

 

Question: What is the primary purpose of the United Nations?

 

a) To promote global sports events

b) To maintain international peace and security

c) To control national economies

d) To establish a world government

 

Answer: b) To maintain international peace and security

 

Question: What is the significance of free and fair elections in a democracy?

 

a) Concentration of power

b) Ensures representation and accountability of leaders

c) Promotes dictatorship

d) Excludes citizens from the decision-making process

 

Answer: b) Ensures representation and accountability of leaders

 

Question: What is the purpose of the judiciary?

 

a) Enforce laws

b) Interpret laws and ensure justice

c) Create laws

d) Manage foreign relations

 

Answer: b) Interpret laws and ensure justice

 

Question: What is the meaning of the term “political participation”?

 

a) Ignoring civic duties

b) Engaging in political activities and processes

c) Avoiding elections

d) Obeying government orders without question

 

Answer: b) Engaging in political activities and processes

 

Question: What is the role of the citizen in a democratic society?

 

a) Blindly follow government orders

b) Actively participate in governance and hold leaders accountable

c) Ignore societal issues

d) Support authoritarian rule

 

Answer: b) Actively participate in governance and hold leaders accountable.