PRESIDENT’S OFFICE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES,

MID TERM ONE – MARCH-2024

CIVICS FORM THREE

Time: 3Hours

Instructions 

1.         This paper consists of sections A, B, and C with a total eleven (11) questions.
2.         Answer all question in the sections A, B and two (2) questions from section C.
3.         Section A carries sixteen (16) marks, section B fifty four (54) marks and section C carries thirty (30) marks.
4.         All writing should be in blue or black pen, except for diagrams that must be drawn in pencil.
5.         Communication devices and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
6.         Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet (s)

SECTION A

1.         For each of the following items (i-x).Choose the best answer alternatives given and writer it beside the item.

1.        An agency that regulates the Telecommunication Industry in Tanzania is 

1. LATRA
2. SIMATRA
3. TCRA
4. TARURA
5. TAREA

2.      A carrier is on an occupation or job that someone does for long period on his or her life so as to earn a living. The following are carrier except

1. Witch craft and prostitution
2. Engineering and accountancy
3. Teaching and nursing
4. Geology and medicine

3.   Asha lived in a society which believed that only boys can study bad pass science subject and not girls. Asha society practices

1. Gender blindness
2. Gender stereotyping
3. Gender bias
4. Gender balance

4.    Mr. Mwatu son is arrogant, thief, uses abusive languages and fight with neighbors. This situation is termed as

1. Proper behavior
2. Good behavior
3. Intolerable behavior
4. Harmful behavior
5. Improper behavior

5.      The Union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar was influenced by

1. Zanzibar revolution
2. Natural wealth of Zanzibar
3. Desire for security
4. Desire of Friendship
5. Fear of Karume to be overthrown

6.    What would be your opinion on cause of road accident in which pedestrian was over run buy a high speed ambulance while crossing the road

1. Ambulance driver fatigue
2. Lack of road safety education
3. Pedestrian negligence
4. Driver negligence on road signs
5. Absence of traffic police

7.  I’m very tired my job requires me to use more physical strength and little skills, thought and knowledge Mr. Kazamoyo said. In which category will you place Mr Kazamoyo’s job?

1. Hard work
2. Soft work
3. Mental work
4. Health work
5. Physical work

8.              Tanzania is a middle-income country following the economic policies established by IMF and WB. Can be assisted by the following lending and development institutions working under world bank

1. Internal development association
2. Structural adjustment policies (SAPS)
3. International bank for reconstruction and development
4. World trade organization
5. Special economic zone

9.    Lisa’s husband died and her in laws forced Lisa to marry Bahati her late husband’s young brother. Such family decision demonstrates:

1. Gender blindness
2. Gender equality
3. Gender stereotyping
4. Gender manstreaming
5. Gender discrimination

10.      Marko and Anna live together in Maweni village and they have sexual relationship although they are not legally married. This situation is known as:

1. Couple family
2. Levirate
3. Cohabitation
4. Bigamy
5. Sororates

2.         Match the following in list A with the correct response from list B by writing the letter of the corresponding response besides the item number.

SECTION B

54 MARKS

Answer all questions in this section 

3.         Africa is a poor continent. Justify this statement using six points
4.         Work is an essential for meaningful life. Outline six importance of work for both individual and nation.
5.         Leadership plays an important role in our lives. As a future leader write five qualities of a of leader
6.         Democracy is universally agreed as the best system of government. List five principles of democracy.
7.         Fighting poverty is not a one man show. Using the knowledge of civics, propose six remedial measures that can be used to tackle problem.
8.         Identify sources of information on carrier available in your locality.

SECTION C

30 MARKS

Answer two questions

9.         Tanzania is a developing country. Explain five indicators of economic development.
10.    Many schools in Tanzania have reported an increase in disciplinary cases related to student’s misbehavior. In six points briefly explain impact of such cases.
11.    Basing on recently attained middle income country status of Tanzania, assess the role of formal sector in spearheading development of Tanzania economy by using five points

PRESIDENT OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES 

COMPETENCE BASED ASSESSMENT

NEW EXAM FORMAT -2023

CIVICS FORM THREE 

MID-TERM EXAMS MARCH – 2023

SECTION A (16 marks)

1. For each of the following questions (i) – (x) choose the most correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number.

1. Before closing the school, the headmaster called a school assembly and allowed students to address their complains, which type of human right was the headmaster fulfilling?

1. Moral Right
2. Freedom of expression
3. Freedom of Association
4. The right to education
5. Equality before the law

2. A person with the power to declare a state of emergency in Tanzania is

1. The attorney General
2. Commander in chief
3. Speaker
4. Inspector General of police
5. The President

3. Tanzania is the country which is headed by the president and other elected politicians therefore Tanzania is

1. A republic
2. Communist stable
3. A monarchy
4. Military state
5. Federal government

4. The academic master/mistress of your school is not satisfied with the academic performance of the school in the form four national examinations, which of the following type of life skills will be recommended to improve the academic of the school.

1. Negotiations
2. Team work
3. Effective communication
4. Forming friendship
5. Peer pressure

5. A personal Ability to feel and share another person’s emotion is known as

1. Self esteem
2. Negotiation
3. Empathy
4. Love
5. Creative thinking

6. Makaptura earns his income through the work of shoe shine. Nowadays he has become very famous because of his good services providing to his custors. Which sector does Makaptura serve?

1. Informal sector
2. Private sector
3. Formal sector
4. Public sector
5. Self-employment sector

7. Britain use constitution which is based on statues, customs, precedence and convention practise. This is an example of

1. Permanent constitution
2. Unwritten constitution
3. Communist constitution
4. Socio – cultural constitution
5. Tanzania constitution

8. Mabaga is a drug user to the extent that he cannot face daily life without drugs. What is the state does Mabaga reached?

1. Dependence
2. Regular use
3. Experimental use
4. Daily pre-occupation
5. Independence drug user

9. The freedom to decide and execute domestic and foreign policies without interference from other country.

1. Liberation
2. Nationalism
3. Sovereignty
4. Democracy
5. Expression

10. According to the constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, the parliament consists of two pasts which are the __________ and __________

1. Cabinet and shadow cabinet
2. Provident and the National assembly
3. Union parliament and House of representatives in Zanzibar
4. Members of parliament from opposition parties and those from ruling party.

2. Match the description in Column A with the correct responses in Column B by writing the letter of the corresponding response beside item number

SECTION B (54 Marks)

3. (a)Briefly explain 5 challenges facing partners in courtship

(b)Analyze 5 causes of early marriage in our society by providing relevant

4. (a)Mention and explain 5 components of court of arm

(b)Outline 5 importance’s of courtship

5. Discus the importance of studying civics by giving examples

6. Outline 5 traditions and customs of Tanzanians which must be eradicated

7. What are the 5 roles/ functions of National Election commitment (NEC) during election

8. Discus 5 importance of team work.

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer two questions only

9. (a)Why are national festivals important to a country like Tanzania

(b)What are the challenges facing poverty eradication problems in Tanzania

10. Both formal and informal rector are highly in need for the economic development of the nation like Tanzania. In 5 points discuss problems facing informal sector

11. Explain the importance of reproductive health education in economic and social development six points only.

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

CIVICS MID TERM EXAMINATION-MARCH

FORM THREE-2021

 Time: 3Hours

Instructions.

1.              This paper consists of section A, B and C with a total of 14 questions
2.              Answer all questions in section A and B and three questions from section C.
3.              Section A carries 15 marks, section B 40 marks and section C 45  Marks
4.              Programmable calculators, cellular phones and any other unauthorized materials are not allowed in examination room.
5.              Write your number on every page of your answer booklet.

 SECTION A (15 Marks)

 Answer All questions in this section.

For each of the items (i-x) choose the correct answer among the given alternatives and item its letter beside the item number in the answer booklet provided. 

(i) One of the following is not among the village government standing committees.

A. Political and economic planning

B. Social services

C .Finance, economic and planning

D. Defence and security

E. Self reliance.

(ii) The road traffic signs are mainly divided into the following categories:

1. Command, precaution and information signs 
2. Command, permissive and precaution signs 
3. Permissive, preventive and maintenance signs 
4.  Red, yellow and green 
5. Command, precautions and traffic lights. 

(iii) One of the following is not true about human rights:

1. They are inherent 
2. They should be recognized, respected, and enforced by the state 
3. Sometimes are known as natural rights 
4. People are free to exercise them without any limitations 
5. They are divided into civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. 

(iv) Skills, experience, efficiency, confidentiality, sense of duty and honesty are the

1.  Sources of Government revenue 
2.  Functions of the central Government 
3.  Qualities of Civil servants 
4.  Functions of the Executive 
5.   Filling the special forms.

 (v) FINCA and PRIDE can be categorized as

A. Banks 

B.  Non profit making organisations 

C. Loan giving institutions 

D. NGO’s 

E. SACCOS. 

(vi) . One of the following is not a distinguishing characteristic of the monarchical government:

1. Only King heads the society 
2.  Headed by a King or Queen 
3. A King or a Queen is not elected but is a ceremonial figure 
4. King or Queen is not a part of Legislature 
5. The Prime minister becomes a Chief Executive.

(vii) Separation of powers means

1. governing powers are divided among Executive Legislature and Parliament 
2. completely parting away government organs 
3. dispensing justice and imposing penalties when the laws are broken 
4. one organ to control the remaining two 
5. Governing powers are divided among the Executive, Parliament and the Judiciary. 

 (viii) The speaker of the United Republic of Tanzania is elected from the

A. Members of parliament only 

B. Office of the parliament 

C.  Lawyers and judges 

D. Any Tanzanian provided he/she qualifies to be a member of parliament 

E. Senior ministers. 

(ix) The Constitutional amendments of 2000 led to the following except:

1. Establishment of the office of register of political parties. 
2. Increased number of women seats from 15% to 30%. 
3. Empowered the President to nominate up to 10 members of Parliament. 
4. Declaration of President through simple majority votes. 
5. Establishment of Human Rights and Good Governance Commission. 

(x)  Before a Minister is appointed by the President to head a Ministry, he/she must be

A. a Board Member of any firm recognized by the Government 

B. a member of any registered Political Party 

C. a graduate from any recognized institution 

D. appointed or elected Member of Parliament 

E. only an elected Member of Parliament. 

2.  Match the items of List A with the response in List B by writing letter of the correct response in the answer sheet provided 

SECTIONB(40marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

3. Read the following passage and then answer the questions that follow.

In Africa, as was once the case for pre­industrial Europe, many children were born because they highly ­valued economic assets and because kinship system and religious beliefs encouraged families to have many children. Families would continue to have more and more children until desired number of boy ­babies had been born. Babies are often felt to be blessings from the gods or the ancestors. In 1984, the average number of children per family was 6.43. This rate has not fallen during the last decade and in some countries it is still rising.

Such a youthful population needs expensive medical and education services, and many adults are involved in the caring for children and in educating them. In the more urban and industrialized societies, for example, women have more opportunities to join men in the economic world, because there are facilities provided by the state for caring for even young children.

In the modern world many countries have tried to control the growth of population. Many of the more industrialized societies have been more concerned about the threat of  “overpopulation” and have adopted program of birth control or Planned Parenthood. However, those policies have been fiercely resisted in the Third World. It is unlikely that in Africa, where the traditional valuation of children is so strong that governments would succeed in compelling people to have smaller families. Only a few countries have adopted national population policies, notably Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Tunisia and Mauritius. A few countries like Nigeria have voluntary agencies that offer advice about family planning. It is very doubtful if this advice (Limited to the main towns and used only by a few educated people) will have any noticeable effect.

The major obstacles in introducing population policies are social, religious and ideological. Equal serious is the reason that few administrators or political leaders, and very few of the ordinary people, appreciate the long term importance of relating population growth to trends in economic development. In too many African countries, there is no foreseeable way that food and other resources can match the population growth.

Questions

(a) Identify the main theme of this passage.

(b) From the passage, why children are born at a high rate in Africa?

(c) Why the author is a little bit concerned to the effectiveness of the program of birth control?

(d) Why the author seems to be doubtful about the work of charitable agencies in offering the

advice about family planning?

(e) From your own understanding, mention two (2) effects of overpopulation.

4. (a) Outline five functions of the National Electoral Commission in Tanzania.

    (b) List down five cultural practice violating women rights.

5. Give the meaning of the following terms

1. Custom
2. Ballot paper
3. By election
4. Urban authority

6. Mention four sources of service in local government authority 

7. Outline five roles of commercial Banks in Tanzania

8. “The Tanzanian public outcry for government measures to stop road accidents is understandable”.Suggest six measures which can be taken to improve Public road transport safety in Tanzania 

9. Examine the major sources of the water pollution in Tanzania and suggest control measures.

10.  Describe on how does the teamwork and good leadership may create stability in your society.

SECTION C (45 Marks)

Answer three (3) questions from this section. Each question carries 15 marks.

11. Despite the fact that Tanzania is endowed with many resources, it is economically    underdeveloped. Discuss six indicators of economic development.

12. One of the sources of government income is generated through taxation. As a good citizen explain to your community six benefits of paying taxes.

13. As a knowledgeable person in life skills, describe systematically the steps you would take to solve social problems in your community.

14. Discuss the solutions to road accidents.

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

CIVICS MID TERM EXAMINATION

FORM THREE-2021

Time: 3Hours

Instructions.

1.              This paper consists of section A, B and C with a total of 14 questions
2.              Answer all questions in section A and B and three questions from section C.
3.              Section A carries 15 marks, section B 40 marks and section C 45  Marks
4.              Programmable calculators, cellular phones and any other unauthorized materials are not allowed in examination room.
5.              Write your number on every page of your answer booklet.

 SECTION A (15 Marks)

 Answer All questions in this section.

(i). Marriage in teenage can result in the following except;

1. School drop outs
2. Earlier pregnancy
3. Death
4. Female genital mutilation

(ii). Gender equity means;

1. Gender balance
2. Principle of being fair to both male and female
3. Relationship between men and women
4. Women empowerment

(iii). Biological differences between male and females is termed as;

1. Gender
2. Sex
3. Gender focus
4. Gender gap

(iv). An example of negative socio-cultural practice affecting women is;

1. Gender analysis
2. Gender roles
3. Gender maltreatment
4. Gender empowerment

(v). Gender equity can be achieved when;

1. All members of family respect their father
2. All members of the family work equally and reap equally from their wealth
3. All members work equally, have equal access to property and get a fair share of their wealth
4. All members of the family respect their mother

(vi) Who attends parliament by virtue of his office but has no right to vote?

1. Prime minister
2. The speak
3. Attorney general
4. The leader of the opposition 

(vii)The following is not a part of the executive in Tanzania 

1. Civil servants
2. The judiciary
3. The president
4. Regional commissioners

(viii) The organ which s responsible for election procedures in Tanzania is called_____

1. Tanzania Elections Boards
2. National Electoral Commission   
3. Presidential Elections
4. Presidential commissions of Election

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

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

(x) 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.

2. Match the items in list A with the correct response in list B By writing the letter of the corresponding response beside the item number.

LIST  A 

1. The ability to understanding one’s potentialities, strength, weakness and position in life
2. Participatory approach to location making
3. Maintainer peace and order
4. Ability to stand up for one’s values and belief in the face conflicting ideas from friends
5. Promotes individual’s personality in terms of dressing and communication

LIST  B

1. Teamwork
2. Lasses faire leadership
3. Empathy
4. Credence and counseling
5. Critical thinking skills
6. Self –awareness skills
7. Improper behavior
8. Friendship
9. Creative thinking skills
10. Self-confidence
11. Good leadership
12. Decision making
13. Study tours
14. Peer resistance
15. Negotiation skills

SECTION B (40 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section. 

3. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

In developing countries, about 80 percent of women live and work in rural areas. In Africa women produce more than two percent of the food for home consumption. Men tend to produce for the market. Available data indicate that the time spent by women on farms tend to exceed that of men in many parts of rural Africa. In Tanzania women work for 16 hour a day compared to about 8 hours by men working. This indicates that women in Tanzania are involved in agricultural activities throughout the farming season.

Men seem to be concerned in the initial land preparation activities, thereafter involvement decrease considerably leaving the rest of work to women.

Women in Tanzania are the main productive forces to rural communities. Most of the daily activities are related to agricultural production, domestic chores and reproduction. They have almost total responsibility for substance farming as well as cash production.

They do all this work using very poor farming implements like hand hoe, which is unsustainable and almost cannot enable them to cultivate large farms. Although woman are the main producers at mostly men in the villages who take part in agriculture education where they learn new techniques particular on how to utilize the new tools and equipment  programs.

It is important to challenge the myths and misconceptions which contain to portray  men as thinkers, decision makers, directors  and leading  politicians, while  at the same time they promote the concept of women  as home maker’s  perceivers  of traditions  and cultures and submissive human beings. This is what gender sensitive human beings. This is what gender sensitive man and women do to ensure equality and development.

QUESTIONS.

1. Suggest a suitable title for the passage and give a rationale for your suggestion
2. Why the author claims that women contribute more than men in production for home consumption? Provide two reasons.
3. From the passage, how can equal opportunities for men and women be fostered?  Give two points.
4. What does that author mean when he /she says that “men tend to produce for the market?
5. According to author, what is the main task for women in rural areas? Give two tasks

4. (a) State five differences between local government and central government 

(b) Outline five main causes of environment degradation 

5. You have studied about life skills in your studies. Elaborate to your community six benefits of life skills education
6. Describe six indicators of social development
7. The government of Tanzania like any other government in the world spends money for its population. “In the light of this statement” Explain six main areas where the central government of Tanzania spends its money
8. Briefly explain nine (9) key principles of democracy
9. Discuss six functions of the parliament of the united Republic of Tanzania in the government process of the country
10. Assess six significances of national festival and Public Holidays to Tanzania

SECTION C (45 Marks)

Answer three (3) questions from this section. Each question carries 15 marks.

11. Road accidents in Tanzania have now reached unacceptable proportions. Suggest six measures to alleviate road accidents in Tanzania.
12. “High standard of life and work are inseparable”. In the light of this statement examine the importance of work to human development by giving six points.
13. Examine the importance of life skills to the youth in Tanzania by giving six points.
14. Examine the importance of local governments in Tanzania by giving six points.

THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

FORM THREE MID TERM EXAMINATIONS- MARCH 2020

011 CIVICS

Duration: 2:30 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS.

• This paper consists of sections A,B and C with a total of 14 questions.
• Answer all the questions in sections A and B and three questions from section C
• Write your name and class in the spaces provided above.
• All writings must be in blue or black ink
• Neat work will be rewarded.

SECTION A (15 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section

1. For each of the items (i-x) choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in the boxes provided.

(i)A school authority which discourages female students to opt for technical subjects is likely to be influenced by:

1. Gender discrimination
2. Gender stereotyping
3. Gender analysis
4. Gender
5. Gender balance

(ii) The experiences of the past which are inherited by the society and are unchangeable are called:

1. Traditions
2. Norms
3. Customs
4. Ethics
5. Moral values

(iii) The leader of government business in the parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania is the:

1. Attorney General
2. Speaker
3. Prime Minister
4. Chief Justice
5. President of the United Republic

(iv) Which of the following is not a function of the commission for Human Rights and Good Governance in Tanzania?

1. Promote the protection and conservation of human rights
2. Receive allegations and complaints of violation of human rights 
3. Visit prisons with the view of assessing conditions of prisoners 
4. Institute legal proceeding to public officials accused of corruption
5. Cooperate with agencies of the United Nation in the areas of human rights 

(v) The national motto of the United Republic of Tanzania inscribed on the coat of arms is:

1. Freedom and unity
2. Freedom and work
3. Ujamaa and self-reliance
4. People and development
5. Education for self-reliance

(vi) A custom of having more than one wife is known as:

1. Courtship
2. Cohabitation
3. Engagement
4. Polygamy
5. Extended family 

(vii) Which of the following organ is responsible for planning and coordinating village activities?

1. Village Assembly
2. Village committees
3. Village council
4. Ward development committee

(viii)The important feature of the constitutional monarchy is:

1. The prime minister is the ceremonial head of the state
2. The king or queen is the ceremonial head of the state
3. Ministers are not members of the legislature
4. The king or queen have executive powers
5. There is no separation of powers of the three government organs 

(ix) Bus accidents in Tanzania are caused by both human and external factors. The external factors include:

1. Excessive speed
2. Overtaking errors
3. Parking errors
4. Reckless driving
5. Poor road conditions 

(x) Which of the following is not a core function of commercial Banks in Tanzania?

1. Receive deposit from people
2. Advance loans to people
3. Provides insurance services to clients
4. Agents of money transfer
5. Provides business advice to clients

2. Match the items in LIST A with the correct responses in LIST B by writing a letter of the corresponding response in the boxes provided below:

SECTION B (40 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section

3. Read the following passage very carefully and then answer the questions that follow

Gender refers to the differences in social roles and relations between males and females. Gender roles are learned through socialization and very widely within and between cultures. Gender discrimination refers to unequal treatment between males and females whereby one gender is given more priority in different opportunities.

Some of the customs which lead to gender discrimination our societies include food taboos. These are practices of restricting a certain group of people from eating certain types of food. For example, some Tanzanian societies do not allow pregnant women to eat eggs or fish.

Another custom that leads to gender discrimination in our societies is the discrimination of women and children in decision making. Women and children are discriminated even on issues that concern their lives, for example, marriage and property ownership. Young girls have been forced to be married while widows are forced to marry brothers of their deceased husbands.

 Questions

(a) Suggest a suitable title for the passage…………………………………………………………………………

(b) According to the passage, what is gender discrimination?................................................................

(c) How do people learn gender roles?.........................................................................................................

(d) From the passage, list down two customs that leads to gender discrimination……………

(e) How are food taboos carried out in our society?..................................................................................

4. Write short notes on the following;

1. Democracy
2. Constitution
3. Special group
4. Citizenship
5. Family.

SECTION C. 60 Marks. 

Answer any three Questions from this section. Each question carries 20 Marks.

b) Mention two Union matters and two non Union matters.

 6. a) What do you understand by “Poverty”?

b) Describe four indicators of poverty in Tanzania.

b) Write down four sources of local government revenue.

8. a)Define family stability

b) Briefly explain four importance of family stabilit

9. a)Define the government 

b) Briefly explain three organs of the government

 10. a) What do you understand by economic development?

b) Outline four factors for economic development.

  13. Identify and explain six traditions and customs which influence the subordination and exploitation of women in Tanzania