Examination on Civic Education
Class: JSS 3
Term: Second Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is a moral quality of being truthful and sincere. (a) Punctuality (b) Honesty (c) Discipline (d) Commitment
2. The ability to follow rules and regulations is known as ________. (a) integrity (b) diligence (c) discipline (d) transparency
3. All of these are attributes of a right attitude to work except ________. (a) punctuality (b) regularity (c) dishonesty (d) commitment
4. Which of the following is a reward for a right attitude to work? (a) Low productivity (b) Lack of motivation (c) Improved national image (d) Indiscipline
5. The act of being truthful and having strong moral principles is called ________. (a) transparency (b) integrity (c) consistency (d) diligence
6. Failure to meet deadlines and poor quality output are consequences of ________. (a) right attitude (b) punctuality (c) poor attitude to work (d) commitment
7. Which of these is NOT an attribute of a right attitude to work? (a) Discipline (b) Indiscipline (c) Transparency (d) Honesty
8. The meaning of election is the process by which people choose their ________. (a) leaders (b) friends (c) enemies (d) pets
9. A key importance of election is to allow citizens to ________ their leaders. (a) oppose (b) select (c) ignore (d) fight
10. The term “electoral bodies” refers to organizations responsible for ________ elections. (a) funding (b) organizing (c) cancelling (d) disrupting
11. ________ is a type of negative behaviour where one tells lies. (a) Honesty (b) Dishonesty (c) Truthfulness (d) Openness
12. Excessive love for money can lead to ________. (a) hard work (b) integrity (c) corruption (d) transparency
13. Which of the following is an example of ostentatious living? (a) Living within one’s means (b) Showing off wealth excessively (c) Saving money (d) Being charitable
14. Disregard for time often results in ________. (a) punctuality (b) efficiency (c) delays (d) regularity
15. The main reason for promoting positive behavioural changes is to improve ________. (a) crime rates (b) societal values (c) inefficiency (d) drug trafficking
16. Which of these is a consequence of negative behaviour? (a) Value orientation (b) High crime rate (c) Efficiency (d) National progress
17. The electoral body responsible for conducting elections in Nigeria is ________. (a) NCC (b) INEC (c) NECO (d) JAMB
18. Being dedicated to a task or purpose is known as ________. (a) commitment (b) regularity (c) punctuality (d) honesty
19. Which of these is not a type of negative behaviour? (a) Cultism (b) Examination malpractice (c) Diligence (d) Drug trafficking
20. The ability to work continuously without giving up is ________. (a) consistency (b) punctuality (c) discipline (d) integrity
21. ________ refers to the habit of arriving or doing something at the agreed time. (a) Regularity (b) Punctuality (c) Consistency (d) Diligence
22. An example of a reward for right attitude to work is ________. (a) low productivity (b) lack of recognition (c) progress (d) indiscipline
23. The main reason for holding elections is to ensure ________ representation. (a) military (b) democratic (c) dictatorial (d) monarchical
24. Which of the following is an effect of negative behaviour? (a) Societal progress (b) Value disorientation (c) High productivity (d) National development
25. The correct step in promoting positive behavioural changes involves ________. (a) encouraging negative acts (b) punishing good deeds (c) educating the public (d) promoting cultism
26. All of these are types of negative behaviour except ________. (a) dishonesty (b) integrity (c) cultism (d) examination malpractice
27. ________ is the quality of being thorough and careful in one’s work. (a) Punctuality (b) Diligence (c) Commitment (d) Honesty
28. A poor attitude to work can lead to ________. (a) improved national image (b) efficiency (c) disasters (d) productivity
29. The importance of elections includes ensuring accountability of ________. (a) citizens (b) leaders (c) children (d) animals
30. Which is NOT a consequence of poor attitude to work? (a) Low productivity (b) Recognition (c) Indiscipline (d) Lack of motivation
31. The meaning of negative behaviour is conduct that is considered ________. (a) good (b) acceptable (c) undesirable (d) positive
32. The quality of being open and not secretive is ________. (a) integrity (b) transparency (c) honesty (d) discipline
33. An example of a negative behaviour is ________. (a) honesty (b) cultism (c) punctuality (d) commitment
34. The main reason for an improved national image is a right attitude to ________. (a) play (b) work (c) sleep (d) fight
35. Which of these is NOT an importance of elections? (a) Peaceful change of government (b) Selection of leaders (c) Promoting dictatorship (d) Citizen participation
36. The electoral body in Nigeria ensures that elections are ________. (a) biased (b) fair and credible (c) manipulated (d) chaotic
37. Failure to be present at work regularly leads to a lack of ________. (a) consistency (b) commitment (c) regularity (d) punctuality
38. Which of the following does NOT promote positive behavioural changes? (a) Education (b) Good parenting (c) Drug trafficking (d) Religious teachings
39. The main effect of value disorientation is a breakdown in ________. (a) social order (b) economic growth (c) political stability (d) technological advancement
40. ________ is the continuous effort and dedication to a task. (a) Commitment (b) Punctuality (c) Regularity (d) Consistency

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

1. (a) Define “right attitude to work”. (2 marks)
(b) List and explain any three attributes of a right attitude to work. (3 marks)
(c) State three consequences of poor attitude to work. (3 marks)
(d) How can a right attitude to work improve national image? (2 marks)

2. (a) What is negative behaviour? (2 marks)
(b) Identify and explain two types of negative behaviour. (3 marks)
(c) Discuss two effects of negative behaviour on society. (3 marks)
(d) Suggest two ways to promote positive behavioural changes in schools. (2 marks)

3. (a) Define “election”. (2 marks)
(b) State three reasons why elections are important in a democratic society. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the role of electoral bodies in Nigeria. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two characteristics of a credible election. (2 marks)

4. (a) Explain the term “integrity” as an attribute of right attitude to work. (2 marks)
(b) Give two examples of ostentatious living. (3 marks)
(c) Describe the negative impact of examination malpractice on students and the education system. (3 marks)
(d) How does commitment contribute to productivity? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Honesty
Question 2 – ✅ (c) discipline
Question 3 – ✅ (c) dishonesty
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Improved national image
Question 5 – ✅ (b) integrity
Question 6 – ✅ (c) poor attitude to work
Question 7 – ✅ (b) Indiscipline
Question 8 – ✅ (a) leaders
Question 9 – ✅ (b) select
Question 10 – ✅ (b) organizing
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Dishonesty
Question 12 – ✅ (c) corruption
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Showing off wealth excessively
Question 14 – ✅ (c) delays
Question 15 – ✅ (b) societal values
Question 16 – ✅ (b) High crime rate
Question 17 – ✅ (b) INEC
Question 18 – ✅ (a) commitment
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Diligence
Question 20 – ✅ (a) consistency
Question 21 – ✅ (b) Punctuality
Question 22 – ✅ (c) progress
Question 23 – ✅ (b) democratic
Question 24 – ✅ (b) Value disorientation
Question 25 – ✅ (c) educating the public
Question 26 – ✅ (b) integrity
Question 27 – ✅ (b) Diligence
Question 28 – ✅ (c) disasters
Question 29 – ✅ (b) leaders
Question 30 – ✅ (b) Recognition
Question 31 – ✅ (c) undesirable
Question 32 – ✅ (b) transparency
Question 33 – ✅ (b) cultism
Question 34 – ✅ (b) work
Question 35 – ✅ (c) Promoting dictatorship
Question 36 – ✅ (b) fair and credible
Question 37 – ✅ (c) regularity
Question 38 – ✅ (c) Drug trafficking
Question 39 – ✅ (a) social order
Question 40 – ✅ (a) Commitment