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Civics · Paper 2 · 2005

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Section A

1. 5 marks

Match the following terms with their correct descriptions: i) Non-governmental groups promoting public interests ii) Supreme law of a country iii) A political framework with more than one party iv) Love, loyalty, and devotion to one’s country v) A team of ministers assisting the President in running the government

A. i) NGOs, ii) Constitution, iii) Multipartyism, iv) Patriotism, v) Cabinet
B. i) Civil Society, ii) Statute, iii) Democracy, iv) Nationalism, v) Council of Ministers
C. i) Pressure Groups, ii) Act, iii) Federalism, iv) Citizenship, v) Executive Committee
D. i) Lobbyists, ii) Decree, iii) Republic, iv) Allegiance, v) Advisory Board
2. 5 marks

Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect. i) The Zanzibar Electoral Commission conducts both union and non-union elections. ( ) ii) The coat of arms is a national symbol of Tanzania. ( ) iii) Corruption encourages economic growth in a country. ( ) iv) The Bill of Rights in the constitution protects citizens’ freedoms. ( ) v) The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar is responsible for non-union matters. ( )

(i) The Zanzibar Electoral Commission conducts both union and non-union elections. 1 mk
(ii) The coat of arms is a national symbol of Tanzania. 1 mk
(iii) Corruption encourages economic growth in a country. 1 mk
(iv) The Bill of Rights in the constitution protects citizens’ freedoms. 1 mk
(v) The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar is responsible for non-union matters. 1 mk

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3. 9 marks

Fill in the blank spaces with the correct answer. a) The division of powers among the legislature, executive, and judiciary is called ____________________ b) The smallest unit of local government in Zanzibar is called ____________________ c) The head of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar is the ____________________ d) The organization responsible for maintaining world peace is the ____________________ e) The highest legislative body in Zanzibar is the ____________________ Complete the table: Institution | Function i) Judiciary | ____________________ ii) Police Force | ____________________ iii) Parliament | ____________________ iv) Zanzibar Electoral Commission | ____________________

(a) The division of powers among the legislature, executive, and judiciary is called 1 mk
(b) The smallest unit of local government in Zanzibar is called 1 mk
(c) The head of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar is the 1 mk
(d) The organization responsible for maintaining world peace is the 1 mk
(e) The highest legislative body in Zanzibar is the 1 mk
(i) Judiciary Function 1 mk
(ii) Police Force Function 1 mk
(iii) Parliament Function 1 mk
(iv) Zanzibar Electoral Commission Function 1 mk

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4. 12 marks

Answer briefly: i) a) What is the rule of law? b) Give one example of how it is applied in Zanzibar. ii) a) Mention two disadvantages of dictatorship. b) Mention two advantages of democracy. iii) a) Give two examples of non-union matters. b) Give two examples of union matters. iv) a) What is meant by human rights abuse? b) Mention one way it can be prevented in Zanzibar.

(i) a) What is the rule of law? 2 mk
(i a) What is the rule of law? 2 mk
(i) b) Give one example of how it is applied in Zanzibar. 1 mk
(i b) Give one example of how it is applied in Zanzibar. 2 mk
(ii) a) Mention two disadvantages of dictatorship. 2 mk
(ii a) Mention two disadvantages of dictatorship. 2 mk
(ii) b) Mention two advantages of democracy. 1 mk
(ii b) Mention two advantages of democracy. 2 mk
(iii a) Give two examples of non-union matters. 2 mk
(iii b) Give two examples of union matters. 2 mk
(iv a) What is meant by human rights abuse? 2 mk
(iv b) Mention one way it can be prevented in Zanzibar. 2 mk

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Section B

5. 15 marks

Examine the importance of separating powers among the legislature, executive, and judiciary in the governance of Zanzibar.

(a) Explain the principle of separation of powers and its rationale. 5 mk
(b) Discuss the specific importance of separation of powers in the context of Zanzibar's governance. 10 mk

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6. 15 marks

Discuss six responsibilities of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar in promoting economic development.

(none) Identify and discuss six key responsibilities of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar in promoting economic development. For each responsibility, provide a brief explanation of how it contributes to economic growth. 15 mk

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7. 15 marks

Explain five challenges facing democracy in Zanzibar and possible solutions to each challenge.

(none) Identify and explain five challenges facing democracy in Zanzibar, and for each challenge, propose a plausible solution. 15 mk

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8. 15 marks

Assess the role of Tanzania as a member of the United Nations in maintaining international peace and cooperation.

(none) Assess Tanzania's contributions and roles in the United Nations concerning international peace and cooperation. Consider its active participation in peacekeeping missions, diplomatic efforts, and support for UN initiatives. 15 mk

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