Examination on Civic Education
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. ________ is the process of governing people. (a) Government (b) Governance (c) Constitution (d) Leadership
2. Which of the following best defines government? (a) A group of people living together (b) A body that makes and enforces rules (c) A place where laws are broken (d) A building where leaders meet
3. The three main levels of government in Nigeria are local, state, and ________. (a) National (b) Federal (c) Community (d) District
4. All of these are characteristics of good governance except ________. (a) Provision of schools (b) Poverty reduction (c) Anti-corruption (d) Increased crime
5. A system of government where power is held by a small group of people is called ________. (a) Monarchy (b) Democracy (c) Oligarchy (d) Traditional
6. The arm of government responsible for making laws is the ________. (a) Executive (b) Judiciary (c) Legislature (d) Presidential
7. Which of these is NOT a level of government in Nigeria? (a) Local government (b) State government (c) Community government (d) Federal government
8. The main reason for good governance is to ________. (a) Make the leaders rich (b) Improve the welfare of citizens (c) Build tall buildings (d) Control other countries
9. In a monarchy, the head of government is usually a ________. (a) President (b) Governor (c) Prime Minister (d) King or Queen
10. The arm of government that interprets laws is called the ________. (a) Executive (b) Legislative (c) Judiciary (d) Electoral
11. Providing good roads and schools is an example of the importance of ________. (a) Bad governance (b) Good governance (c) Traditional rule (d) Military rule
12. Which of these is not a characteristic of good governance? (a) Healthcare provision (b) Corruption (c) Social amenities (d) Poverty reduction
13. A government that follows a written constitution is called a ________ government. (a) Traditional (b) Monarchy (c) Constitutional (d) Oligarchy
14. The Executive arm of government is responsible for ________. (a) Making laws (b) Interpreting laws (c) Implementing laws (d) Arguing laws
15. An example of a social amenity provided by good governance is ________. (a) Private jet (b) Fancy car (c) Healthcare (d) Personal computer
16. Which of the following types of government involves inherited power? (a) Oligarchy (b) Constitutional (c) Monarchy (d) Traditional
17. The Federal government is responsible for issues concerning the entire ________. (a) Local community (b) State (c) Country (d) School
18. All of these are benefits of good governance except ________. (a) Better healthcare (b) Good roads (c) Increased poverty (d) Quality education
19. Unlike a constitutional government, a traditional government often relies on ________. (a) Written laws (b) Foreign advice (c) Customs and traditions (d) Elections
20. The correct description of governance is the process of ________. (a) Fighting other countries (b) Selling goods (c) Controlling a country (d) Building houses

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions.

1. (a) Define governance. (2 marks)
(b) Explain briefly what government is. (3 marks)
(c) List the three levels of government in Nigeria. (3 marks)
(d) Give one function of the local government. (2 marks)

2. (a) Mention two characteristics of good governance. (2 marks)
(b) Explain the importance of good governance in a country. (3 marks)
(c) Name two types of government. (3 marks)
(d) What is the main feature of a monarchy? (2 marks)

3. (a) State two differences between monarchy and oligarchy. (2 marks)
(b) Differentiate between traditional and constitutional government. (3 marks)
(c) List the three arms of government. (3 marks)
(d) What is the main function of the Judiciary? (2 marks)

4. (a) Give two examples of social amenities provided through good governance. (2 marks)
(b) Explain the function of the Executive arm of government. (3 marks)
(c) Describe the role of the Legislature. (3 marks)
(d) Briefly describe the State government. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) Governance
Question 2 – ✅ (b) A body that makes and enforces rules
Question 3 – ✅ (b) Federal
Question 4 – ✅ (d) Increased crime
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Oligarchy
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Legislature
Question 7 – ✅ (c) Community government
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Improve the welfare of citizens
Question 9 – ✅ (d) King or Queen
Question 10 – ✅ (c) Judiciary
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Good governance
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Corruption
Question 13 – ✅ (c) Constitutional
Question 14 – ✅ (c) Implementing laws
Question 15 – ✅ (c) Healthcare
Question 16 – ✅ (c) Monarchy
Question 17 – ✅ (c) Country
Question 18 – ✅ (c) Increased poverty
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Customs and traditions
Question 20 – ✅ (c) Controlling a country