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Civics · Paper 2 · 2018

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Section A

3. 10 marks

Write T if the statement is correct and F if the statement is incorrect. Write the answers in the table provided below i. In the most countries, human rights are not based on the universal declaration of human right. ii. Monarchy is formed when two or more countries unite to form a single state. iii. Parents can abuse the rights of their children by giving them severe punishments. iv. People in the special groups do not need specific assistance. v. Red colour is used for warning in traffic light signs. vi. Tolerance is among the ways of implementation of democracy in Tanzania. vii. A good citizen is obliged to pay taxes and other statutory payments to the government. viii. Guiding and advising children is not among the rights of a family. ix. The government of Tanzania should ensure equal opportunity to all citizens to engage in political activity. x. One union affair in the central government is citizenship.

  1. In the most countries, human rights are not based on the universal declaration of human right. (1 mk)
  2. Monarchy is formed when two or more countries unite to form a single state. (1 mk)
  3. Parents can abuse the rights of their children by giving them severe punishments. (1 mk)
  4. People in the special groups do not need specific assistance. (1 mk)
  5. Red colour is used for warning in traffic light signs. (1 mk)
  6. Tolerance is among the ways of implementation of democracy in Tanzania. (1 mk)
  7. A good citizen is obliged to pay taxes and other statutory payments to the government. (1 mk)
  8. Guiding and advising children is not among the rights of a family. (1 mk)
  9. The government of Tanzania should ensure equal opportunity to all citizens to engage in political activity. (1 mk)
  10. One union affair in the central government is citizenship. (1 mk)

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4. 11 marks

Fill the blanks with the correct answers a) Two national symbols are ________________________________ and ________________________________ b) Two types of leadership in the national assembly are _____________________________________________________________ and __________________________________________________________ c) The family which consists of a father, ___________________ and children is called ______________________ d) Under the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania there is separation of power between the legislatures, ________________________ and ________________________ e) Four types of citizenship in Tanzania are ___________________________, _______________________________, ____________________________ and ___________________________

  1. Two national symbols are ________________________________ and ________________________________ (2 mk)
  2. Two types of leadership in the national assembly are _____________________________________________________________ and __________________________________________________________ (2 mk)
  3. The family which consists of a father, ___________________ and children is called ______________________ (2 mk)
  4. Under the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania there is separation of power between the legislatures, ________________________ and ________________________ (2 mk)
  5. Four types of citizenship in Tanzania are ___________________________, _______________________________, ____________________________ and ___________________________ (3 mk)

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Section B

1. 0 marks

Read the following passage and then answer the questions that follow. Poverty is the state of a person to have low income for the case of individual level. Poverty can be also explained as the state of being unable to afford the basic needs or necessities of life such as food, clothing and shelter. At the national level, poverty is the condition whereby a country is unable to be economical independent. Poverty is a major problem in different countries in the world especially the African countries and Latin America. They fail even to accommodate their life. One among the common African fighter J.K. Nyerere identified three major enemies of the nation which are poverty, ignorance and diseases. The economists on the other hand, have traced the root causes of the poverty that include low level of science and technology, political instability, poor economic plan and laziness of the people. Thus, in order to reduce the poverty, the following strategies can be very helpful. These strategies include the presence of political stability, emphasizing on free market and encouraging researches together with science and technology studies.

  1. Suggest the suitable title of the passage. (2 mk)
  2. Mention two (2) causes of poverty. (4 mk)
  3. What are the three (3) common enemies of the nation? (3 mk)
  4. What does the term “poverty” mean at the following levels? i. Individual level ii. National level (4 mk)
  5. Identify two (2) solutions to alleviate poverty. (4 mk)

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2. 0 marks

Answer the following questions in short form. a) Name two (2) strategies for improving the stability of union. b) State three (3) types of citizenship in Tanzania. c) Identify three (3) customs and beliefs that may encourage early marriage.

  1. Individual life skills (1 mk)
  2. Name two (2) strategies for improving the stability of union. (4 mk)
  3. Importance of courtship (1 mk)
  4. State three (3) types of citizenship in Tanzania. (3 mk)
  5. Identify three (3) customs and beliefs that may encourage early marriage. (6 mk)
  6. Problem of early marriages (1 mk)
  7. Local government authorities (1 mk)
  8. It helps the road users to use the road safely (1 mk)
  9. Independence day (1 mk)
  10. Refers to the fact of being male or female (1 mk)
  11. A situation in which member of family values each other (1 mk)
  12. The use of proper language (1 mk)
  13. It promotes and protects human rights (1 mk)

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9. 1 mark

Early marriages is prevented by

A. Enact strict laws
B. Inheritance
C. Nuclear family
D. Agreement
10. 1 mark

The significance of the national flag is

A. It is used in buying and selling
B. It is used to measure value
C. It is a symbol of our independence
D. It is a measure of settling debts

Section C

0. 0 marks

What do the following abbreviations stand for?

  1. TGNP (0 mk)
  2. Four types of citizenship in Tanzania are ___________________________, _______________________________, ____________________________ and ___________________________ (4 mk)
  3. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ (2 mk)
  4. Differentiate between democratic and non democratic government. (0 mk)
  5. ZSTC _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ (1 mk)
  6. VICOBA (0 mk)
  7. VICOBA _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ (1 mk)

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7. 20 marks

a) Write short notes about Constitutional amendment. b) Show how the National Constitution is protected.

  1. Write short notes about Constitutional amendment. (0 mk)
  2. Show how the National Constitution is protected. (0 mk)

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8. 20 marks

a) Briefly explain five (5) departments found in the ward. b) By using diagram describe the village government.

  1. Briefly explain five (5) departments found in the ward. (0 mk)
  2. By using diagram describe the village government. (0 mk)

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Section E

5. 2 marks

Identify two (2) solutions to alleviate poverty. i. ii.

  1. Meaning of poverty at individual level (1 mk)
  2. Common enemy 1 (1 mk)
  3. Suggest the suitable title of the passage. (1 mk)
  4. Solution 1 to alleviate poverty (1 mk)
  5. Mention two (2) causes of poverty. (1 mk)
  6. Meaning of poverty at national level (1 mk)
  7. Solution 2 to alleviate poverty (1 mk)
  8. Mention two (2) causes of poverty. (1 mk)
  9. Common enemy 3 (1 mk)

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Section H

6. 3 marks

Mention three (3) councils of urban authorities. i. ii. iii.

  1. Urban authority council 1 (1 mk)
  2. Weakness of democracy 1 (1 mk)
  3. Definition of a motion (1 mk)
  4. Function of village assembly 1 (1 mk)
  5. Personal responsibility of a good citizen 1 (1 mk)
  6. Custom/belief encouraging early marriage 1 (1 mk)
  7. Type of citizenship 1 (1 mk)
  8. Strategy 1 for improving union stability (1 mk)
  9. Strategy 2 for improving union stability (1 mk)
  10. Definition of a petition (1 mk)
  11. Custom/belief encouraging early marriage 3 (1 mk)
  12. Personal responsibility of a good citizen 3 (1 mk)
  13. Function of village assembly 3 (1 mk)
  14. Weakness of democracy 3 (1 mk)
  15. Urban authority council 3 (1 mk)
  16. Type of citizenship 3 (1 mk)

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