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Civics · Paper 2 · 2007

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Section A

0. 8 marks

Match the following items under LIST A with the correct descriptions in LIST B.

(i) Love and devotion to one’s country 1 mk
(ii) Process of transferring power from central to local government 1 mk
(iii) Rights enjoyed by individuals such as freedom of speech and association 1 mk
(iv) Organ responsible for conducting elections in Zanzibar 1 mk
(v) Supreme law of the land 1 mk
(vi) System of electing leaders 1 mk
(vii) Provision of goods and services 1 mk
(viii) Government structure at the village level 1 mk

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2. 7 marks

Fill in the blank spaces with the correct answer.

(i) The Speaker presides over the meetings of the House of Representatives. 1 mk
(a) The period between two general elections in Tanzania is ____________________________ years. 1 mk
(ii) A green traffic light means stop immediately. 1 mk
(b) The President of Zanzibar is also the head of the ____________________________ Government. 1 mk
(c) The practice of favouring relatives in employment is called ____________________________ 1 mk
(iii) Paying taxes is a legal obligation for citizens. 1 mk
(d) A traffic sign with a red circle and a diagonal line means ____________________________ 1 mk
(iv) Corruption increases efficiency in government services. 1 mk
(e) The national motto of Tanzania is ____________________________ 1 mk
(v) The Zanzibar Constitution provides for both union and non-union matters. 1 mk
(f) Complete the table: Activity | Product/Service i) Tailoring | __________________ ii) Tourism | __________________ iii) Farming | __________________ iv) Fishing | __________________ 3 mk

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3. 14 marks

Answer briefly:

(a) The period between two general elections in Tanzania is ______ years. 1 mk
(i) a) What is democracy? b) Mention two types of democracy. 4 mk
(b) The President of Zanzibar is also the head of the ______ Government. 1 mk
(ii) a) State two importance of the Union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar. b) Name the agreement that led to the Union. 4 mk
(iii) a) List two effects of environmental pollution. b) Give one measure to control water pollution. 4 mk
(c) The practice of favouring relatives in employment is called ______. 1 mk
(iv) a) Mention two responsibilities of the Zanzibar Electoral Commission. b) Name one law used to guide elections in Zanzibar. 2 mk
(d) A traffic sign with a red circle and a diagonal line means ______. 1 mk
(e) The national motto of Tanzania is ______. 1 mk

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Section B

4. 6 marks

a) Outline three qualities of a good leader. b) Give three reasons why leadership skills are important in community development.

(a) Outline three qualities of a good leader. 3 mk
(b) Give three reasons why leadership skills are important in community development. 3 mk

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5. 8 marks

Explain four reasons why it is important for citizens to participate in elections.

(none) Explain four reasons why it is important for citizens to participate in elections. 8 mk

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6. 6 marks

a) State three causes of poverty in Zanzibar. b) Describe three ways of reducing poverty at the community level.

(a) State three causes of poverty in Zanzibar. 3 mk
(b) Describe three ways of reducing poverty at the community level. 3 mk

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7. 8 marks

Discuss four negative effects of corruption on national development.

(none) Discuss four negative effects of corruption on national development. 8 mk

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