GCE Civic Education 2020
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2020 GCE Civic Education questions

Q1Human Rights

In Nigeria, the body primarily responsible for promoting and protecting human rights is the

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Q2Human Rights

The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, also known as the Banjul Charter, came into force in

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Q3Democracy and Rule of Law

A government that derives its authority from the will of the governed and holds periodic free and fair elections is best described as

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Q4Democracy and Rule of Law

A state enacts a law that retroactively criminalises an act that was legal when it was committed. This violates the rule of law principle known as

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Q5Constitution and Government

In a presidential system of government, the executive is NOT responsible to the legislature because

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Q6Political Apathy and Participation

In Nigeria, a major factor that discourages citizens from participating in the electoral process is

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Q7Political Apathy and Participation

Illiteracy contributes to political apathy primarily because

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Q8Drug Abuse

A student who takes tramadol tablets before examinations to stay awake longer is BEST described as engaging in

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Q9Cultism

Which of the following BEST defines a cult in the context of Nigerian secondary schools?

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Q10Cultism

The phenomenon of 'initiation rites' in cult groups is BEST described as

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Q11Youth Empowerment

Which of the following statements BEST explains why political empowerment is considered a critical component of youth empowerment in a democracy?

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Q12Interpersonal Relationships

Which of the following BEST defines interpersonal relationship?

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Q13Interpersonal Relationships

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person in an interpersonal relationship is known as

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Q14Civil Society and Popular Participation

Which of the following factors MOST undermines popular participation in Nigeria's democratic process?

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Q15Democracy and Rule of Law

(a) Define the term 'Democracy' as used in Civic Education. (2 marks) (b) State and explain FIVE basic principles of democracy. (10 marks) (c) Highlight THREE ways in which the rule of law supports de…

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Q16Constitution and Government

a) Define the term 'constitution' as used in government. (2 marks) b) Identify and explain FOUR types of constitution. (8 marks) c) State THREE advantages of a written constitution. (6 marks) Total…

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Q17Interpersonal Relationships

a) Define the term 'interpersonal relationship'. (2 marks) b) Identify and explain FOUR types of interpersonal relationships. (8 marks) c) State THREE importance of maintaining healthy interpersonal r…

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