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Which of the following is NOT a function of the legislature?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the legislature?
- Represent the interest of their constituents
- Law making
- Implementation of government policies (correct)
- Control of public expenditure
What role does the judiciary play in a government?
What role does the judiciary play in a government?
- Enforcement of laws
- Adjudication of the law (correct)
- Implementation of policies
- Appointment of ministers
Which quality is essential for good leadership?
Which quality is essential for good leadership?
- Avoidance of criticism
- Strict adherence to rules
- Visionary thinking (correct)
- Indecisiveness
What is a consequence of having bad leaders in a government?
What is a consequence of having bad leaders in a government?
What does the rule of law promote in society?
What does the rule of law promote in society?
Which of the following is a characteristic of good followers?
Which of the following is a characteristic of good followers?
Which function is primarily associated with the executive branch?
Which function is primarily associated with the executive branch?
What is the primary function of the government as defined in the lesson?
What is the primary function of the government as defined in the lesson?
Which of the following is NOT one of the arms of government?
Which of the following is NOT one of the arms of government?
What is an importance of maintaining a balance among the arms of government?
What is an importance of maintaining a balance among the arms of government?
What responsibility is assigned to the government by the state?
What responsibility is assigned to the government by the state?
The state is described as which of the following?
The state is described as which of the following?
Which statement reflects the importance of balance among the Arms of government?
Which statement reflects the importance of balance among the Arms of government?
Which of the following best defines good leadership?
Which of the following best defines good leadership?
What is the role of the judiciary within the Arms of government?
What is the role of the judiciary within the Arms of government?
Which of the following does NOT reflect the responsibilities of government?
Which of the following does NOT reflect the responsibilities of government?
Which of the following is considered an offence punishable by law?
Which of the following is considered an offence punishable by law?
What is the primary role of the judiciary in enforcing the law?
What is the primary role of the judiciary in enforcing the law?
What does the term 'inalienable rights' refer to?
What does the term 'inalienable rights' refer to?
Which of the following best describes the Right to Safety?
Which of the following best describes the Right to Safety?
What is one of the ways individuals and organizations can protect human rights?
What is one of the ways individuals and organizations can protect human rights?
Which function does the police primarily serve in enforcing the law?
Which function does the police primarily serve in enforcing the law?
According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, individuals have the right to which of the following?
According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, individuals have the right to which of the following?
What do institutions responsible for making laws ensure?
What do institutions responsible for making laws ensure?
What organization was formed in 1972 to set up safety and performance standards for products?
What organization was formed in 1972 to set up safety and performance standards for products?
What is the responsibility of consumers regarding product safety?
What is the responsibility of consumers regarding product safety?
Which of the following acts aims to ensure truthful information in advertising and financing?
Which of the following acts aims to ensure truthful information in advertising and financing?
What is the government's role in promoting consumer choice?
What is the government's role in promoting consumer choice?
What is the consumer's right to be heard primarily about?
What is the consumer's right to be heard primarily about?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of consumers?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of consumers?
Which legislation aims to eliminate misleading labeling and packaging?
Which legislation aims to eliminate misleading labeling and packaging?
What is a consumer's responsibility regarding the information provided by companies?
What is a consumer's responsibility regarding the information provided by companies?
What is a fundamental right of consumers regarding basic needs?
What is a fundamental right of consumers regarding basic needs?
Which right allows consumers to seek compensation for being cheated?
Which right allows consumers to seek compensation for being cheated?
What responsibility do consumers have regarding information about products?
What responsibility do consumers have regarding information about products?
What does the Right to a Healthy Environment entail for consumers?
What does the Right to a Healthy Environment entail for consumers?
What right do consumers have regarding proof of transactions?
What right do consumers have regarding proof of transactions?
Which group is NOT a Nigerian agency responsible for consumer rights protection?
Which group is NOT a Nigerian agency responsible for consumer rights protection?
What does the Right to Demand allow consumers to do?
What does the Right to Demand allow consumers to do?
What is a key responsibility of consumers regarding their opinions on goods and services?
What is a key responsibility of consumers regarding their opinions on goods and services?
Study Notes
Government
- Government is the state agency responsible for implementing its will in society, protecting lives and properties.
- The state serves as a legal entity that maintains territorial integrity.
- Main arms of government include the legislature, executive, and judiciary.
Functions of Government
- Legislature: Responsible for law-making, oversight, controlling public expenditure, representation, and impeachment of the executive.
- Executive: Implements government policies, enforces laws, signs treaties, appoints ministers, and provides infrastructure.
- Judiciary: Adjudicates laws, protects human rights, resolves cases, custodian of fundamental rights, and upholds the constitution.
- Importance of balance among government arms prevents abuse of power and promotes accountability.
Leadership
- A leader influences people towards achieving collective goals.
- Qualities of effective leaders include vision, inspiration, strategic thinking, flexibility, responsibility, and dependability.
- Good followers should take direction, show loyalty, accept responsibilities, support leaders, and make sound decisions.
- Bad leadership leads to disregard for law, electoral malpractice, insecurity, corruption, and underdevelopment.
The Rule of Law
- Law is a set of rules governing societal behavior; the rule of law emphasizes its supremacy.
- Benefits include accountability, civility, discouragement of tyranny, equality before the law, and separation of powers.
State and Rule of Law
- Offences like arson, robbery, and embezzlement are punishable by law, emphasizing equality before the law.
Institutions and Roles in Law Enforcement
- Institutions responsible for law-making include the police, drug enforcement agency, civil defense corps, and EFCC.
- Legislature oversees executive actions; the executive enforces laws through daily operations; the judiciary applies laws through judicial review.
- Police maintain public order and safety; prisons manage offenders.
Human Rights and Rule of Law
- Human rights are inalienable rights for legal citizens, as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- Rights include life, liberty, security, freedom of expression, participation in governance, work, and adequate living standards.
- Individuals and groups can engage in protests, media campaigns, and hunger strikes to protect human rights.
Consumer Rights
- Universal consumer rights include the right to safety, informed choices, variety, expression of concerns, fulfillment of basic needs, and seeking redress for grievances.
- Responsibilities of consumers involve safe product usage, informed decision-making, analyzing product information, and promoting environmental sustainability.
Nigerian Agencies for Consumer Protection
- Agencies include civil society organizations, trade unions, student unions, ethnic associations, and the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria.
Consumers Rights and Responsibilities
- Right to demand and choose products.
- Right to awareness of available products from producers.
- Right to keep proof of transactions.
- Right to express opinions independently without intimidation.
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Explore the fundamentals of Civic Education in this JSS2 quiz. Covering essential topics such as government definitions, functions, leadership responsibilities, and the rule of law, this quiz is designed to enhance your understanding of civic principles. Test your knowledge and deepen your grasp of civic responsibilities and governance.
