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Civics · Paper 2 · 2020

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Section A

2. 0 marks

(d) What does the writer mean by saying that associations are educative? ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………

  1. A form of government whereby the central government shares power with a number of small local governments. (1 mk)
  2. A leader of the government who has power to pardon jailed criminals. (1 mk)
  3. A system of governance whereby there is transfer of authority to the people through the elected councillors. (1 mk)
  4. A system of governance through the elected councilors which is also known as district councils. (1 mk)
  5. A government organ which is made up of elected people from their constituencies. (1 mk)

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(e) What is the disadvantage of not participating in free associations? ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………

  1. A person with low self esteem is usually able to control negative altitudes. (1 mk)
  2. The first permanent constitution of Tanzania was enacted in 1977 (1 mk)
  3. An area where a person was born is known as birth place. (1 mk)
  4. The President of the United Republic of Tanzania is also a Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces. (1 mk)
  5. One of the functions of the National Electoral Commission in Tanzania is to establish bounders of constituencies. (1 mk)

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5. Define the following concepts and for each give two points on its importance. (a) Effective communication Definition …….……………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Importance (i) …………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………….. (ii) …………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………..

  1. What is the title of this passage? (1 mk)
  2. In what way can people participate in decision making? (1 mk)
  3. According to the passage, why is it important for the people to have civil associations? (Give two points). (3 mk)

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8. 1 mark

The following are sources of life skills in the society except A parents. B religion. C constitution. D school.

A. parents.
B. religion.
C. constitution.
D. school.
9. 1 mark

Which country does not share boundaries with Tanzania? A Kenya B Mozambique C Malawi D Zimbabwe

A. Kenya
B. Mozambique
C. Malawi
D. Zimbabwe
10. 1 mark

What does the shield and spear inscribed in the Tanzania’s Coat of arms represent?

A. National defense
B. National culture
C. Wildlife
D. Mineral wealth
11. 1 mark

A government which enters into power without the consent of the people is referred to as

A. non-democratic government.
B. republican government.
C. constitutional monarchy.
D. federal government.
12. 1 mark

Why was the year 1984 important in human rights development in Tanzania?

A. In mark an important step in the history in Tanzania?
B. A special Human Rights Committee on women was established.
C. Female genital mutilation was burned.
D. A bill of rights was included in the constitution of Tanzania.
13. 1 mark

Making a choice after a careful judgment of the options one has is called

A. responsible action.
B. responsible decision making.
C. responsibility.
D. responsible criteria.
14. 1 mark

Which one is not a civic responsibility of citizens in Tanzania?

A. Participation in work.
B. Attending a party meeting.
C. Obeying the laws.
D. Helping the needy.
15. 1 mark

Which one of the following is correct about direct democracy?

A. A political system that citizens elect their representatives.
B. Only representatives of the people vote in elections.
C. All adult citizens participate in government discussions and decisions
D. Representatives discuss national issues on behalf of the people.
16. 1 mark

Which statement explains the importance of limiting the exercise of some human rights and freedoms?

A. It helps to demand the limited rights and freedoms by force.
B. It stores some of the rights and freedoms for future use.
C. It controls powerful individuals from denying other people’s rights.
D. It promote the denial of human rights and freedoms.
17. 1 mark

Which of the following is not a non-governmental organization for promoting gender equality in Tanzania?

A. Tanzania Gender Network Programme
B. Tanzania Women Lawyer’s Association
C. Tanzania Media Women’s Association
D. The Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance
18. 1 mark

Which of the following is not a type of citizenship?

A. Citizenship by birth
B. Citizenship by tribe
C. Citizenship by naturalization
D. Citizenship by descent

Section C

6. 15 marks

In six points, explain different measures for preventing road accidents.

  1. Explain the first measure for preventing road accidents. (2 mk)
  2. Explain the second measure for preventing road accidents. (2 mk)
  3. Explain the third measure for preventing road accidents. (2 mk)
  4. Explain the fourth measure for preventing road accidents. (2 mk)
  5. Explain the fifth measure for preventing road accidents. (2 mk)
  6. Explain the sixth measure for preventing road accidents. (2 mk)

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7. 15 marks

Explain six socio-cultural practices which hinder equal participation of men and women in our society.

  1. Importance …………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………….. (0 mk)
  2. Explain the first socio-cultural practice hindering equal participation. (2 mk)
  3. Explain the second socio-cultural practice hindering equal participation. (2 mk)
  4. Importance …………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………….. (0 mk)
  5. Explain the third socio-cultural practice hindering equal participation. (2 mk)
  6. Gender empowerment Definition …….……………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… (0 mk)
  7. Explain the fourth socio-cultural practice hindering equal participation. (2 mk)
  8. A bill of rights Definition …….……………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… (0 mk)
  9. Explain the fifth socio-cultural practice hindering equal participation. (2 mk)
  10. Explain the sixth socio-cultural practice hindering equal participation. (2 mk)
  11. Life skills Definition …….……………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… (0 mk)
  12. Traffic police Definition …….……………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… (0 mk)
  13. (i) …………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………….. (ii) …………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………….. (0 mk)

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