FORM TWO CIVICS MIDTERM EXAMS

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES,

MID TERM ONE – MARCH-2024

CIVICS FORM TWO

TIME 2HOURS.

 

INSTRUCTIONS.  

  1. This paper consists of section A, B and C with the total of ten (10) questions.  
  2. Answer all questions in each section.  
  3. Section A carries 15 markssection B  70marks and section C carries 15marks
  4. All writing must be in blue or black ink.  
  5. All answer must be written in the space provided to you.  
  6. All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized materials are NOT allowed in the examination room.  
  7. Write your examination number on every page of your answer sheet(s) 

 

SECTION A (15 MARKS)

  1.         For each of the following items (i-x).Choose the correct answer from given alternatives and writer letter of correct answer besides the item number in the table provided. 
  1.        The type of citizenship acquired when one of applicants parent is a citizen of Tanzania is known as
  1. citizenship by descent
  2. Citizenship by registration
  3. Citizenship by naturalization
  4. Citizenship by birth
  1.         The legal status of being a member of particular country is called
  1. Citizenship
  2. Dual citizenship
  3. Citizen
  4. Refugee
  1.   A person who applies for Tanzania citizenship must
  1. Be a citizen of Tanzania
  2. Have Tanzania parent
  3. Denounce his or her citizenship
  4. Many of foreigner
  1.    Why is it possible to practise and implement participatory democracy in village
  1. In village there is low population
  2. In village people dislikes indirect democracy
  3. In village government forces use of direct democracy
  4. Villagers prefer direct democracy
  1.      Why is Uhuru torch vital in Tanzania
  1. It unifies all people in Tanzania
  2. It improve physical endurance of people
  3. It sensitive people to vote in general election
  4. It shows authority to state and presidency
  1.    Who among the following heads the law interpretation organ in Tanzania?
  1. The Attorney general
  2. Chief executive
  3. Speaker of parliament
  4. The chief Justice
  1.  Traffic police conducted a seven days program on proper use of roads due to occurrence of accident. As an expert in civics why do you think they conducted the program?
  1. Citizen lacked road safety education
  2. The police conducted the program for leisure
  3. The police wanted to arrest offenders of rules
  4. Veta course on roar safety were followed
  1.  You are the head prefect at Majengo Secondary School. There has been a rise in misbehavior among students. What suggestion do you have to combat such behavior
  1. Give more priority to boys in education than girls
  2. Punish students severely using corporal  punishment
  3. Encourage students to adhere bad peer groups
  4. Encourage students to adhere to religious teachings
  1.    A political meeting where candidates are expected to be leader explains their views, promises and programs to voters is called
  1. Election propaganda
  2. Political games
  3. Adult meting
  4. Election campaigns
  1.      The type of family which is predominant in most of developing counties such as African countries is
  1. Extended family
  2. Single parent family
  3. Couple family
  4. Nuclear family
  1.         Match explanation on government concept in list A with corresponding government concept in list by writing the letter of correct response below corresponding item number in table provided.

LIST A

LIST B 

  1. A form of government where by the Central Government  share power with a number of small local government
  2. A leader of government who has power to pardon jail crimination
  3. Local government
  4. A system of government through elected councilors is also known as District council
  5. A government which is made up of elected people from their constituencies
  1. The parliament
  2. The chief justice
  3. Rural authorities
  4. Democratic government
  5. Urban and district authority
  6. Urban authorities
  7. The president

 

SECTION B

70 MARKS

Answer all questions in this section

 

  1.         Analyze the five codes of conduct an announced by the by the Tanzania National Electoral Commission before conducting general election in the year 2020.
  2.         Explain five effects of road accidents in Tanzania.
  3.         Mention five sources of improper behavior among students
  4.         Explain the five factors contributing to family stability
  5.         Give importance of work to personal development
  6.         In what ways can the government and society in general protect special groups from discrimination
  7.         Is Tanzania a democratic country? Justify the statement by giving five points.

SECTION C

15 MARKS

  1.    As an Officer from Ministry which deal with Union Matters  of United Republic Of Tanzania , propose five measures to improve the Union Stability in Tanzania

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PRESIDENT OFFICE REGIONAL ADMNISTRATION

AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES 

COMPETENCE BASED ASSEMENT

CIVICS FORM TWO 

MID-TERM EXAMS MARCH – 2023 

011

Time: 2:30 Hours

Instructions

  1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions
  2. Answer all questions.
  3. Section A and Carry fifteen (15) marks each and section B carries seventy (70)marks
  4. All answers must be in blue or black ink
  5. All writings must be in blue or black ink.
  6. All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the assessment room.

SECTION A

  1. For each of the items (i) – (x) choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write the letter in Table below.
  1. An organ of the state which is used to maintain, preserve and enact laws so as to keep peace, Order and security is referred to are
  1. Police
  2. Army
  3. Policy
  4. Conot
  1. The national recognition is very important to be observed in any nation. To be recognized it need to have national integrity which is also known as National
  1. Unity
  2. Respect
  3. Peace
  4. Security
  1. The ability of an individual to express his/her opinion before the public without fear is called
  1. Assertiveness
  2. Problem solving
  3. Self – confidence
  4. Self – skills
  1. A type of marriage where by a couple become a husband and wife before the district commissioner is called
  1. District marriage
  2. Early marriage
  3. Marriage
  4. Traditional marriage
  1. The ability of an individual to express his/her opinion before the public without fear is called
  1. Assertiveness
  2. Problem solving
  3. Self confidence
  4. Self-skills
  1. The legal status of being a citizen not only legal situation of rights and responsibilities, but also relates to the behavior of the person who is a citizen, the qualities they show and action they took  is
  1. Naturalization
  2. Patriotism
  3. Citizen
  4. Citizenship
  1. The local government enact laws in their areas of authority, the laws are called
  1. Local government order
  2. Bulls
  3. Manifesto
  4. By-laws
  1. Among the factor which have contributed to strong National integrity in Tanzania are
  1. Religion and language
  2. Kiswahili language and monopartism
  3. Social interaction and multipartism
  4. National language and union
  1. Traffic sign indicating NO ENTRY is an example of
  1. Mandatory
  2. Dangerous signs
  3. Information signs
  4. Prohibitory signs
  1. The process of coming up with a new solution toward a problem in a society is called
  1. Defining problem
  2. Gathering information
  3. Initiation mediation
  4. Generating the alternative
  1. Match the explanation in LIST A with their corresponding LIST B by writing the letter of the correct response below the corresponding item number in the table provided.

LIST A

LIST B

  1. Custom of having more than one husband at same time
  2. Civic marriage
  3. Change behavior to good and attractive
  4. Formal relationship between two opposite sex
  5. Great time to test everything that come across
  1. Peace
  2. Marriage
  3. Adolescent
  4. Polygamy
  5. Polyandry
  6. Courtship
  7. Under approval of government leaders
  8. Religion marriage

 

SECTION B (70 Marks)

Answer all questions from this section

  1. (a)Define citizenship by Naturalization

(b)Give five qualifications for a person to be a citizen by naturalization

(c)How can one loose his/her citizen 

  1. Define the following terms as used in civics
  1. Nation
  2. Corruption
  3. Nuclear family
  4. Human rights
  5. Road accidents
  1. Write five functions of parliament of Tanzania
  2. Working hard increases country production which make economy grow. Give importance of work
  3. Explain 6 ways in which HIV/AIDS can be prevented
  4. Explain six (6) factors influenced an precipitated the union between Tanganyika.
  5. briefly explain in Tabula form difference between local and control government

 

SECTION C

Answer question 10

  1. Describe six ways that can be used to central the abuse of human rights in Tanzania.

FORM TWO CIVICS EXAM SERIES 141  

FORM TWO CIVICS EXAM SERIES 141  

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

CIVICS MID TERM EXAMINATION

FORM TWO-MARCH-APRIL 2022

Time: 2:30Hours

Instructions.

  1. This paper consists of section A, B and C with a total of 7 questions
  2. Answer all questions in section A and B and ONE question from section C.
  3. Section A carries 35 marks, section B 50 marks and section C 15  Marks
  4. All answers should be written in the spaces provided.
  5. All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized material are not allowed in examination room.
  6. Write your number on every page of your answer booklet.

 

SECTION A (35 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section.

1.For each of the following items (i) - (xx) choose correct answer from the given alternative and write its letter in the box provided.

(i)Which of the following is the official seal or stamp of the government of Tanzania? 

  1. Coat of arm
  2. National identity
  3. Public holiday
  4. National anthem

(ii)A type of citizenship acquired when one of the applicants parents is a citizen of Tanzania is known as 

  1. Citizenship by descent
  2. Citizenship by registration
  3. Citizenship by naturalization
  4. Citizenship by birth

(iii)The independence constitution of Tanganyika of 1961 was based on

  1. West Minister model
  2. Republic model
  3. Federal system of government of government
  4. Absolute Monarchy

(iv)Equal access to the mass Media to all competing political parties in election is an important element of

  1. Freedom of association
  2. Freedom of worship
  3. Free and fair election
  4. Direct democracy

(v)The smallest unit of Tanzania local government administrative structure is 

  1. Village government
  2. Village assembly
  3. Village council
  4. Village committee

(vi)A public holiday marked every year on the 7th April in Tanzania is known as 

  1. Karume day
  2. Nyerere day
  3. Farmers day
  4. Union day

(vii)Road accidents can be avoided in Tanzania if one of the following is done 

  1. Construction of farmer roads
  2. Observing traffic regulations
  3. Employing well traffic police
  4. Employing more magistrates

(viii)Who do you think is the head of the village council among the following 

  1. The village executive officer
  2. The village chairperson
  3. The village director
  4. The ward executive officer

(ix)Effective communication involves the following except 

  1. Reading
  2. Leading
  3. Listening
  4. Writing

(x)The traffic sign which enable the pedestrians to move across the road safely is termed as

  1. Zebra crossing
  2. Hazard signs
  3. Triangle sign
  4. Traffic jam sign

(xi)Laws are very important to our life and they have their origins. Which is the origin of laws among the following alternatives

  1. An appeal
  2. By law
  3. A bill
  4. Judiciary

(xii)The non-payable external source of government revenue is termed as 

  1. Dept
  2. Foreign barrowing
  3. Foreign exchange
  4. Grant

(xiii)The constitutional amendment of 1962 in Tanganyika tried to put the foundation of 

  1. The federal government
  2. The dominion of government
  3. The federal government
  4. The republic government

(xiv)What do you think is the other name given to the parliament?

  1. The executive
  2. The judiciary
  3. The legislature
  4. The cabinet

(xv)Violation of human rights can be caused by the following except

  1. Ignorance
  2. Corruption
  3. Selfishness
  4. Globalization

(xvi)The ability to think and come up with new ideas and ways of doing things is referred to as 

  1. Negotiation skills
  2. Creative thinking
  3. Critical thinking
  4. Decision making

(xvii)Some governments come into power after uniting which is the unification form of government among the following 

  1. Federal government
  2. Communist government
  3. Absolute monarch government
  4. Revolution government

(xviii)A refundable kind of income from outside the country is recognized as 

  1. Grant
  2. Direct tax
  3. Loan
  4. Indirect tax

(xix)Written constitution is very important in our country. Which one among the following is the advantage of a written constitution?

  1. It increases disharmony
  2. It is easy to refer
  3. It tends to be rigid
  4. It is flexible

(xx)One of the following is not among the factors that affect national sovereignty?

  1. Civil wars
  2. Pressure group
  3. Conflicts
  4. Natural calamities

 

2.Match the items in list A the correct response in list B by writing the letter of the correct response corresponding item number in the table provided.

LIST A

LIST B

  1. Tanganyika got her independence from British
  2. There was a revolution in Zanzibar
  3. The president of Tanganyika and Zanzibar signed an agreement to unite their countries
  4. The national Assembly assented to the Union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar
  5. Tanganyika United to form the current United Republic of Tanzania 
  1. 7th July 1977
  2. 25th April 1964
  3. 8th August 1962
  4. 9th December 1961
  5. 22nd April 1964
  6. 26th April1964
  7. 10th October 1998
  8. 12th January 1964

 

3.For each of the statements (i) – (x), Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is incorrect.

  1. Tanzania money is inform of notes and pounds _____________________
  2. A youth who engage in unsafe sex lack responsible decision making skill _______________
  3. Corruption is one of the human right abuse ___________________
  4. Direct democracy can only be practiced in countries with large population ___________
  5. Multipart system promotes government accountability ____________________
  6. Refugees are good examples of special groups ____________________
  7. The mayor of the municipal council is a presidential appointee _____________________
  8. Positive peer pressure can lead to good performance in school _____________________
  9. Female genital mutilation promotes child spacing ___________________
  10. Love, peace, insecurity and conflicts are the pillars of the family stability _____________

 

SECTION B (50 MARKS)

4. Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow:

 In 1977, TANU and ASP United to form Chama cha Mapinduzi (C.C.M). This Union created the need for a new Constitution. Then president of Tanzania Mwalimu J.K.Nyerere appointed a constitutional Commission of twenty people to oversee the making of a new constitution. Each side of the union was represented by ten members.

 President Nyerere appointed the representatives of the constituents Assembly to consider the proposal of the constitutional commission to enact the constitution. The members of the constituent Assembly were 45 from Zanzibar and 156 Tanzania Mainland. They discussed and agreed on the constitutionals made by the constitutional commission then, the current constitution was adopted. This constitution is known as the constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania of 1977.

 

Questions

  1. Suggest the suitable title for the passage above _______________________
  2. What do you think is the meaning of constitution? ______________________
  3. Which name was given to the constitution of 1977? ___________________
  4. According to the passage what was the main reason for making the constitution of 1977________
  5. Who is the current chairperson of Chama cha Mapinduz??

 

5.Define the following concepts and for each give two points of its importance or effects.

(i)Prelogative of mercy

Definition _______________________

Importance 

 (a)______________________________

 (b)_______________________________

(ii). Local government

Definition ______________________________

Importance

  1. ______________________________________
  2. ______________________________________

(iii) Problem solving techniques 

Definition ______________________________________

Importance

  1. _______________________________________
  2. ________________________________________

(iv)Political party

Definition ____________________________

Importance

  1. _____________________________________
  2. _____________________________________

(v)Early Marriage

Definition ___________________________

Effects 

  1. _______________________________________
  2. _______________________________________

(vi)National symbols 

Definition ______________________________________

Importance 

  1. ________________________________________
  2. ________________________________________

(vii)Union government 

Definition _______________________________________

Importance 

  1. _________________________________________
  2. _________________________________________

(viii)Rule of law

Definition _______________________________________

Importance 

  1. __________________________________________
  2. ___________________________________________

(ix)Universal suffrage 

Definition ___________________________________

Importance 

  1. ______________________________________
  2. ______________________________________

(x)Wife inheritance 

Definition ___________________________________

Effects 

  1. ______________________________________
  2. ______________________________________

 

SECTION C (15 MARKS)

Answer only one (1) question from this section

6.The Union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar brought a number of benefits to both countries but there are some Tanzanians who say that the Union brought nothing to Tanzanians’ As an expert in polities explain six importance  of  the Union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar.

 

7. What do you think are the features of multiparty democracy in Tanzania? Give six points.

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FORM TWO CIVICS EXAM SERIES 88  

FORM TWO CIVICS EXAM SERIES 88  

Student’s Examination No............................................

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

CIVICS MID TERM EXAMINATION-MARCH

FORM TWO-2021

 Time: 2:30Hours

Instructions.

  1.              This paper consists of section A, B and C with a total of 7 questions
  2.              Answer all questions in section A and B and ONE question from section C.
  3.              Section A carries 35 marks, section B 50 marks and section C 15  Marks
  4.              All answers should be written in the spaces provided.
  5.              All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized material are not allowed in examination room.
  6.              Write your number on every page of your answer booklet.

 SECTION A (35 Marks)

 Answer All questions in this section.

  1. For each of the items (i)-(x), choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
  1. A social group of people living together in a country with their own government languages traditional and history is called a;
  1. Nation b) community  c) family d) government
  1. Which one of the following is not a major cause of road accidents in Tanzania;
  1. Absence of road traffic signs c) Ignorance of road users
  2. Reckless driving   d) Prevence of substandard vehicles
  1. Declaration of a state of emergency is made when;
  1. The three state is united  c) the President is angry
  2. The parliament is dissolved d) a nation is at war
  1. Direct democracy is applied in;
  1. A big population   c) A small population
  2. The district government  d) a village government
  1. The ability of a person to develop a deep understanding of something;
  1. Creative thinking  c) Decision making
  2. Critical thinking   d) Problem solving
  1. In a democratic state:
  1. Head of state is above the law  
  2. All people are equal before  the law
  3. Police have power to punish criminals
  4. Laws are made by the minister
  1. A person who know his or her rights and duties is said to be:
  1. A responsible citizen  c) An alien
  2. A legal number of state  d)An irresponsible citizen
  1. Examples of non-manual related work activities include;
  1. Family, mining, music and engineering
  2. Carpentry, administration, fishing and livestock keeping
  3. Teaching, nursing, administration and accounting
  4. Nursing, lumbering, plumbing and mason
  1. The hard surface built for vehicles to travel on are called;
  1. Road signs b) road s c) zebra crossing d) Rail crossing
  1. Motorists, cyclist and........................are all road users
  1. Pedestrians     b) motor vehicles  c) vehicles d) round about
  1. The system of communicating in speech and writing that is used by the people of a particular country is called;
  1. Custom b) citizen c) language d) culture
  1. The Tanzanian currency is the;
  1. Coins b) shillings c) notes d) dollars
  1. A family which consist of father, mother and their children in known as;
  1. An extended family  c) A nuclear family
  2. A couple family   d) A step family
  1. Freedom to live as one wishes is;
  1. Democracy b) dictatorship c) anarchy d) liberty
  1. Tanzania holds general elections after every;
  1. Five terms b) five periods  c) five sessions d) five years
  1. In the national flag, the black colour represents;
  1. Mineral b) people c) land  d) water
  1. The members of a particular country or state are called;
  1. Members  b) country c) citizens d) leaders
  1. Gender equality can be defined as;
  1. Gender balance
  2. Principle of being fair to both men and women
  3. Relation between man and women
  4. Women empowerment
  1. The organ which is responsible for election procedures in Tanzania is called;
  1. Tanzania elections board
  2. National election commission
  3. National electoral commission
  4. Presidential commission  of election

ANSWERS

i

ii

iii

iv

v

vi

vii

viii

ix

x

xi

xii

xiii

xiv

xv

xvi

xvii

xviii

xix

xx





















  1. Match the items in list B against those in list A by write the letter in space provided;

LIST A

LIST B

  1. Gender
  2. Gender equality
  3. Gender equity
  4. Gender roles
  5. Gender stereo typing
  1. Treating one sex better or worse than the other
  2. Awareness of different role and needs of men and women
  3. Critical examination of issue affecting both sexes
  4. Equal participation of men and women at wok places
  5. Social relationship between men and women
  6. Difference in social, economic and political status between men and women
  7. Gender issues in relation to development activities
  8. Principle of being fair between man and woman
  9. Unconsciousness over gender roles, responsibilities etc
  10. Duties of male and female as determined by society
  11. Exercise of fairness and justice to all sexes
  12. Prejustice against man or woman on their roles, tasks and responsibilities.

LIST A

i

ii

iii

iv

v

vi

vii

viii

ix

x

LIST B











  1. The following statements are either correct or incorrect. Write “T” for correct statement and “F” for incorrect statement in the box provided;
  1. Media refers to all means and instruments used for communication
  2. Introduction of multipartism in Tanzania is wastage of time and money
  3. Food, taboos helps to improve and maintain women health
  4. Work is any lawful activity a person does to earn a living
  5. Nation census is important for the development of a nation
  6. Identifying a problem is a skill used to make a healthy decision
  7. Gender means biological distinction between man and women
  8. Looking at alternatives allows a problem solve to choose the best option
  9. There are two types of participatory democracy
  10. In problem solving the last stage is to test the effectiveness.

ANSWERS

i

ii

iii

iv

v

vi

vii

viii

ix

x











SECTION B

  1. Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow:

It didn’t transmit our traditional values, knowledge and attitudes from one generation to another, since independence actions have been taken by the government of Tanzania to change all that.

The racial difference within education system itself has been abolished. Discrimination based on religion has also been abolished. There has also been a very big expansion of education facilities such as schools. As a result the number of children going to school has greatly increased in primary and secondary schools as well as colleges. This is something that we can be proud of. Above all the education provided in all our schools now is much more Tanzanian content.

Our education system encourages social goals of living and working together for the common goals. It emphasize on the spirit of cooperation and not individualism.

It stresses equality of all human beings and discourages attitudes of inequality, superiority and discrimination of all kinds. All our young people who go through our schools should acquire such good values and attitudes of self-reliance and desire to serve the nation. “they should be responsible citizen who will work hard to develop Tanzania.
 

  1. Suggest the suitable title for this passage...........................................................

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  1. According to the passage what steps have been taken in order to improve education system in Tanzania since independece (mention any three);
  1. ..........................................................................................................................
  2. ...........................................................................................................................
  3. ...........................................................................................................................
  1. Mention any three disadvantage of colonial education;
  1. ..........................................................................................................................
  2. ...........................................................................................................................
  3. ...........................................................................................................................
  1. Give any three advantages of education given in Tanzania since independence;
  1. ..........................................................................................................................
  2. ...........................................................................................................................
  3. ...........................................................................................................................
  1. Write short notes on the following terms as taught in civics;
  1. The rule of law

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  1. Multiparty democracy

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  1. Democratic election

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  1. Problem solving techniques

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  1. Family

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  1. Empathy

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  1. Social skills

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  1. Citizenship

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  1. Special groups

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  1. Human rights abuse

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SECTION C (15 Marks)

ESSAY TYPE QUESTIONS

Choose only one question under this part

  1. Asses the implementation of democracy in Tanzania by giving (5) points.
  1. Discuss any five negative socio-cultural practices that undermine women and need to be eradicated.

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FORM TWO CIVICS EXAM SERIES 48  

FORM TWO CIVICS EXAM SERIES 48  

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

CIVICS MID TERM EXAMINATION

FORM TWO-2021

 Time: 2:30Hours

Instructions.

  1.              This paper consists of section A, B and C with a total of 7 questions
  2.              Answer all questions in section A and B and ONE question from section C.
  3.              Section A carries 35 marks, section B 50 marks and section C 15  Marks
  4.              All answers should be written in the spaces provided.
  5.              All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized material are not allowed in examination room.
  6.              Write your number on every page of your answer booklet.

 SECTION A (35 Marks)

 Answer All questions in this section.

  1. For each of the items (i)-(x), choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.

(i). Golden yellow colour on National flag represents

  1. Vegetation
  2. Wealth
  3. Colour of people
  4. Water bodies.

(ii). One significance of constitution is that:

  1. Symbolize authority of president
  2. Show the unit of our people
  3. Gives people freedom to enjoy their rights
  4. It is a subsidiary law.

(iii) Which is not aspect of social skill?

  1. Peer resistance
  2. Negotiation
  3. Self improvement
  4. Empathy

(iv) Ability to understand other people’s feelings, and feel concern about their problem is concerns is

  1. Sympathy
  2. Care
  3. Empathy
  4. Friendship

(v) Parents can abuse children right by/

  1. Giving right education
  2. Not punishing them
  3. Choosing children’s marriage partner
  4. Giving severe punishment to children.

(vi) Which of those is not a way government abuse human right?

  1. Passing oppressive laws
  2. Discriminating people on basis of religion or ethnic group.
  3. Inducing bill of right in constitution
  4. Not maintaining rule of law.

(vii) Which of the following is a special group?

  1. Elderly
  2. Refugees
  3. People with disabilities
  4. Breast feeding mothers.

(viii) Which is not a responsibility towards special group?

  1. Provide financial and material support
  2. Show them respect and understanding
  3. Provide cancelling and socialization
  4. Give job vacancies to elderly.

(ix) Which is not a requirement to apply for citizenship

  1. Must be a rich person
  2. Must live in a country for five years
  3. He/she must be 21 year old above
  4. Must renounce his/her former citizenship

(x) A foreign woman can become a citizen by?

  1. Naturalization
  2. By marriage
  3. By registration
  4. By adoption.

(xi) Ability to understand other people’s feelings, and feel concern about their problem is concerns is

  1. Sympathy
  2. Care
  3. Empathy
  4. Friendship

(xii) Which is not a component of effective communication?

  1. Listening
  2. Reading
  3. Writing
  4. Responding

(xiii) Ability of a person to develop new thing is termed as 

  1. Decision making
  2. Innovation
  3. Creating
  4. Critical thinking

(xiv) Which is the main some of life skills

  1. Family
  2. Neighbors
  3. Friends
  4. School.

(xv) One among the following is not a type of government:-

  1.  Dictatorship government
  2.   Republic government
  3.   Central government
  4.  Federation government

(xvi) Among the following was a dictator of Zaire currently Democratic Republic of Congo:-

  1.  Augustine Pinochet
  2.   General Bokassa
  3.   Mobutu Seseseko
  4.  Kamuzu Banda

(xvii) Which constitution declared Tanzania multiparty?

  1.  1966 Constitution
  2.   1977 Constitution
  3.   1964 Constitution
  4.  1962 Constitution

(xviii)       Which one of the following is not a source of local government revenue?

  1.  Rents
  2.   Licence
  3.   Fees
  4.  Salaries

xix)  The lowest level in local government is:-

  1.  City council
  2.   District council
  3.   Town council
  4.  Village council

(xx). Customs and beliefs of particular group of people is 

  1.  History
  2.  Traditions
  3.  Taboos
  4.  Culture

2. Match the items in LIST A with the corresponding word or phrase in LIST B Which match the description and write the answer in the spaces provided.

LIST A

LIST B

i) Money given to government by foreign government.

ii) A proposed law

iii) Money paid to the government as revenue

iv) a bill that come from a member of parliament.

v) cases involving offence against the state

A. Federal government

B. Government Bill

C. Individual bill

D. Private Bill

E. Unitary constitution

F. Federal constitution

G. Criminal case

H. civil cases

I. Grant

J. Loans

K. Bill

3. For each of the following statements, write True if the statement is correct and false is the statement is incorrect.

  1. Creative thinking is the ability to make a choice out of many options……………
  2. To become a law, bills passed by the National Assembly must get approval of the President of the United Republic of Tanzania………
  3. All people who are eligible votes are called the citizens……..
  4. One of the aspects of social skills is peer resistance...................
  5. Positive peer pressure can lead to good performance in school 
  6. Farmers day is celebrated on 7th July every year
  7.                     The first stage of problem solving is identification of possible options 
  8.                    School is one of the sources of life skills
  9. Tanzania protects the citizens rights through the Bill of rights in the constitution
  10. Sovereignty is a component of a nation

SECTION B. (50 MARKS)

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION.

4. Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow;

Wild life refers to all animals and plants living in their natural environment. Wild life is very important resources to any country as it produces meat which is used by man as food. Other products from animals and plants include wood, far, skins and ornaments just to mention a few.
The increasing population in Tanzania has also increased the consumption of wildlife products in the country. This has led to the increased destruction of the natural habitat of animals and plants. Therefore, there is a need for intentional measures to conserve it. Such measures are protecting natural vegetation, enforcing law, practicing modern game cropping, avoid poaching, animal control from diseases and enacting by laws of not endangering animals.
Thus to conserve wild life in our environment it is also important to encourage game cropping in places where game species seem to be populated to reduce overgrazing and soil erosion.
Questions
a) Suggest a suitable title for this passage
b) According to the passage mention two effects of increased population in Tanzania to the animals and plants
c) Outline two importance of wild life to mankind

d) Suggest two measure to conserve the wild life in Tanzania

e) State two advantages of game cropping in populated games

5. Define the following terms and give their importance.

  1. Democracy
  2. Bill of rights
  3. Tax
  4. Local government
  5. Election
  6. Ruling party
  7. Opposition party
  8. Road safety
  9. Work
  10. Responsible citizen.

SECTION C (15 Marks)

Answer one question from this section.

6. Differentiate between Union Matter and non-union matters as envisioned in the constitution of Tanzania.

7. Briefly explain four features of non-democratic government and democratic government

FORM TWO CIVICS EXAM SERIES 42  

FORM TWO CIVICS EXAM SERIES 42  

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