PRESIDENT OFFICE REGIONAL  ADMINISTRATION

AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES 

COMPETENCE BASED  ASSESSMENT

CIVICS FORM TWO 

MID TERM EXAMS-AUG – 2023 

CODE: 011   CIVICS

TIME: 2:30 HOURS                                                                           AUG  2023

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 marks, section B 70marks and section C carries 15 marks
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. (15MARKS)   

1.      For each of the items (i-x) choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write the letter in the table below   

               i)  Proper behavior enables people to live in peace and harmony in a society. Pick out one element of improper behavior

1.     Helping parents with domestic chores
2.     Taking someone else’s property without consent 
3.     Taking care of disable people
4.     Working hard while doing school and home activities

2.    Committee is very important for the development of any society. The following are the ward committee except_______________
   1.     livestock
   2.     health
   3.     discipline
   4.     agriculture

3.  The Local government in Tanzania is divided into different units. Which one of the following is the lowest local government unit in urban authorities?
   1.     council
   2.     municipal
   3.      street 
   4.      village

4.  The president of the United Republic of Tanzania release some prisoners from jail during some national festivals. In doing so, so she uses her power as a___
   1.     Head of state    
   2.     Chairperson of the cabinet    
   3.     Head of the government    
   4.     Commanders in chief of armed forces   

5.    In the worlds’ society there are different forms of marriage. Which one  of the following is not a form of marriage.
   1.     Bigamy    
   2.     Courtship    
   3.     Monogamy    
   4.     Polygamy    

6.  An election refers to the deliberate process where by a group of people can choose an individual to represent them.  Thus, a political meeting where candidates expected to be a leader explains their views promises and programmes to voters is called    
   1.     Election propaganda    
   2.     Political games    
   3.     Election campaigns    
   4.     Devotes meeting    

7. The word symbol refers to a mark that stands for an object or idea in a society. Which one of the following acts as national emblem of Tanzania?
   1.     Freedom torch    
   2.     Court of arms    
   3.     National anthem    
   4.     National flag    

8. The select as elected group of people who are responsible for controlling the state or country is known as the    
   1.     Government    
   2.     Parliament   
   3.     Political party    
   4.     Democratic    

9.  The ability of an individual to express his/her opinions before the public without fear is called 
   1.     Assertiveness    
   2.     Problem solving    
   3.     Self confidence   
   4.     Self-skills    

10.    The rights which are not included officially in the instruments of law of the country and one cannot claim for them in the court of law are the    
    1.     Legal rights   
    2.     Moral rights    
    3.     Civil and political rights   
    4.     Environmental rights    

2.            Match the explanation in list A with their corresponding responded in list B to make the sentences complete and meanings    

SECTION B. (70 MARKS) 

Answer all questions in the space provided for each question

3 .You as an expert in civics subject, by using vivid examples, what do you understand about the following concepts

i) Human rights__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ii) Presidential standard_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

iii) Local government____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

iv) citizenship by descent________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

v) Physical work________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4.   Working hard increase country productions which make economic growth. In what ways does work contributing on national development? (five (05) points)   

1.            ____________________________________________________________________   
2.         ____________________________________________________________________  
3.       ____________________________________________________________________  
4.        ____________________________________________________________________   
5.          ____________________________________________________________________   

5.”A family is a foundation of the development to any society.” Briefly explain five (05) parents’ responsibilities in the family level.

            i)____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________-

ii) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

iii)_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

iv)_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

v)______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6.  Local government spends its money in various project for example health and education infrastructures. List down five sources of local government revenue.

6.        ____________________________________________________________________  
7.      ____________________________________________________________________  
8.   ____________________________________________________________________  
9.       ____________________________________________________________________ 
10.          _____________________________________________________________________

7 “Human rights abuse is unlawful.” Identify five (05) situations in which human rights can be abused in the society

1.            ________________________________________________________________ 
2.         ____________________________________________________________________  
3.       ____________________________________________________________________   
4.        ____________________________________________________________________   

8.            Members of the parliament are the one among the link between people and their government. Write down five functions of parliament of Tanzania.   
   1.            ____________________________________________________________________   
   2.         ____________________________________________________________________  
   3.       ____________________________________________________________________  
   4.        ____________________________________________________________________   
   5.          ____________________________________________________________________   

9.            Problem is a situations which causes difficulties to a person or society at a particular time. Identify five (o5) steps which are used to solve social problems. 

i)_______________________________________________________

ii)___________________________________________________

iii)____________________________________________________

iv)______________________________________________________

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SECTION   C     ( 15 marks)

10. Imagine that you are the police traffic for Moshi Municipality and you are invited to give a speech on the importance of obeying road signs. Which six (6) points will you consider?

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THE PRESIDENT’S OFFIE

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

FORM TWO CIVICS EXAMINATION SEPTEMBER 2022

NEW NECTA FORMAT

TIME 2:30 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS

•                   This paper consist three sections A,B and C 
•                   Attempt  all questions in A and B  C 
•                   All  answer must be written in space provided
•                   All  communications devices are not allowed

SECTION (A) MULPLE CHOICE ITEMS (15 Marks)

1.                For each of the items i – x choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter in box provided.

1.                  A  Customary practice whereby  a women marries more than one husband is known as

1.              Polygamy
2.               Monogamy
3.               Bigamy
4.              Polyandry           (       )

2.                Unpleasant  event that occurs unexpectedly on the road and cause injuries, damage  and death of people is called

1.              Traffic jam
2.               Read sign
3.               Road accident       (     )
4.              Road safety

3.             A Biological difference between man  and women is known as

1.               Gender
2.               Sex
3.               Gender relation
4.              Gender difference     (    )

4.              An area of election represented by member of parliament  is called

1.              Country
2.               Constituency    (     )
3.               Polling station
4.              Election area

5.                The government of the people, by the people for the people is

1.              Government
2.               Democracy   (     )
3.               Multiparty
4.              Rule of Law

6.              Which of the following is not the type of citizenship

1.              Citizenship by birth
2.               Citizenship by naturalization   (      )
3.               Citizenship by tribe
4.              Citizenship by descent

7.            Making choice after a careful judgment  of the options one has is called

1.              Responsible action
2.               Responsible criteria   (     )
3.               Responsibility
4.              Responsible decision making

8.         The ability to take and feel the problems of others as your own problems is known as.

1.              Assertion
2.               Self – worth
3.               Awareness       (      )
4.              Empathy

9.              Direct  democracy is best practiced at the level of

1.              Municipal council
2.               Ward government
3.               Village government
4.              City council       (     )

10.                A group of people who are legally organized together for the intention of taking control of a state is called

1.               A Pressure group
2.               A political party    (     )
3.               A community
4.              A Nongovernmental organisations

2.                Match the items in list A with response in List B by writing the correct letter of list B against the number in List A.

SECTION B (70 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section

3.                For each of the following statement write TRUE if the statement is correct or FALSE if the statement is not correct.

1.                   In absolute monarchy the head of the state is also the head of government _________________
2.                The  head of district council is called mayor __________________
3.             The  head of judiciary in Tanzania is President _____________
4.              The executive arm of village assembly is village council _________
5.                The attorney general attend the parliament by virtue of his position __________
6.              Tanzania government is a Union government ________________
7.            Multiparty democracy was  re- introduced in our constitution in 1995 ________
8.         Early marriage lead to school droop out-------------------------------
9.              Court of appeal is the highest court in Tanzania-------------------------
10.                Legislature include president and National assembly ­­­­­­­­________________

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

Law is a body of rules or principles. These rules or principles aim at maintaining peace, order, justice, and defining the rights of the Citizens. They also aim at harmonizing conflicting interests and providing means for punishing wrong doers.

In a democratic country where rule of law is established, all people are equal under the law. Thus, rulers and the ruled must obey the Law of the country. Rule of Law states that no one is punishable unless proved guilt. It further calls for the judiciary to provide justice, protect the rights of all citizens and settle conflicts. Rule of Law therefore, demand the government to run its activities according to the constitution and serve the interests of the majority by providing them with services they need.

Questions

1.                   Suggest  the suitable title of this passage

_____________________________________________________________

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2.                According  to the passage, why rules or principles are made (give two reasons)

1.                  _______________________________________________________

­-_______________________________________________________

2.                _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

3.                 What does the writer mean when says all people are equal under the law

1.                  ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2.                _______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

4.                What is the role of the Judiciary in a democratic country (Give two Points)

1.                  ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2.                ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5.                 List down two things that the government should do under the rule of law

1.                  ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2.                ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. Explain briefly the meaning of the following terms as used in gender;

1. Gender discrimination
2. Gender stereotyping
3. Gender mainstreaming
4. Gender focus
5. Gender empowerment

6. What do you understand by the following terms;

1. Transition government
2. Federal government
3. Anarchy government

(b) Give four importance of government

7. (a) Define the term democracy

(b) Give the main features of direct democracy

8. (a) What is constitution?

(b) Give four importance of constitution?

(c) State two types of constitution

9. (a) What are human rights?

(b) Give reasons why the government should protect human rights

(c) show ways in which human rights can be limited

SECTION C (Essay question) 15 marks

10. Explain six negative cultural practices that should be abolished in the society

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

CIVICS MID TERM EXAMINATION

FORM TWO-AUG/SEPT 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) Which of the following is considered a child right?

1. The right to quality education
2.  The right to employment
3.  The right to work
4.  The right to just pay

(ii) The ability to stand up for ones values in facing conflicting ideas and practice from friends is referred to as

1.  Peer resistance
2. . Empathy
3.  Self-esteem
4. . Patriotism

(iii) The collective name for village government, ward government and district council is

1.  Urban Authority
2.  Native Authority
3.  District Authorities
4.  Council Authority.

(iv) The increase of HIV and unwanted pregnancies can be a result of

1.  proper behaviour
2.  family life education
3.  improper behaviour
4.  life skills education

(v) The process of restricting the exercise of some human rights in some circumstances for good reason is referred to as

1. limitation of human rights
2. inequality of human right
3. moral rights
4. human rights abuse

(vi) A public servant who is a member of parliament by virtue of his position is the 

1. Chief justice
2. Clerk of the National assembly
3. Prime Minister
4. Attorney General

(vii) In a democratic state, changes of the state leadership are made through

1. revolution
2. general election
3. heritage
4. presidential appointment.

(viii) The ability to understand other peoples feelings and to feel concerned about their problems is referred to as:

1. Self-awareness
2. Self esteem
3. Critical thinking
4. Empathy

(ix) A person who is able to express his or her opinion or desire strongly with confidence is known as

1. analytical person
2. assertive person
3. critical person
4.  arrogant person

(x) The following are characteristics of free and fair election except:

1. Equal access to mass media
2. Equal opportunities to all parties
3. Free and fair campaign
4. Free electoral commission for the ruling party.

(xi) The type of family experienced in most African societies is:

1. Extended
2. Nuclear
3. Polygamous
4. Single parent.

(xii)The appointed Presidential Commission for Constitution is aiming at:

1. Amending the constitution
2. Bringing interim constitution
3. Bringing new constitution
4. Supporting the current constitution

(xiii)  What is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace among the people?

1. Human Rights 
2. Individual Rights
3.  Legal and moral rights 
4.  Political rights

(xiv)  Evils such as drug abuse, corruption and civil wars result from:

1. good morals 
2.  irresponsible leaders
3. love and peace
4. proper behaviour

(xv)  The government of Tanzania comprises the:

1. executive, constitution and judiciary
2.  executive, legislature and judiciary
3.  legislature, judiciary and parliament 
4.  parliament, cabinet and judiciary

(xvi)  The reason for inclusion of the bill of rights in the constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania was to:

1. allow people to break laws
2. allow people to kill thieves
3. ensure that human rights are guaranteed
4. make people happy with their constitution

(xvii)  One of the following traffic lights tells a driver to get ready to go:

1. green
2. maroon
3. . red
4. yellow

(xviii)  The following involve the use of more mental skills and less use of physical strength:

1. carpentry and nursing
2. farming and nursing
3. nursing and teaching
4. plumbing and lumbering

1.  freedom of expression 
2. freedom of association
3. freedom of assembly  
4.  right to equality

1. Land set aside for farmers
2. An area of land bound by defined limits
3. An area of land with people without boundaries
4. An area of land associated with terrorism

2. 

3. The following statements are either correct or not correct. Write TRUE if the statement is correct or FALSE if the statement is not correct.

(i)Work is an expression of social identity................. 

(ii) Reckless driving leads to road accidents................. 

(iii) HIV/AIDS cannot be transmitted from one person to another through blood transfusion   

(iv) The Prime Minister of Tanzania is also a councilor.... 

(v) The election of a class monitor/monitress is done through indirect democracy        

(vi) Abuse of power means using a public office for public gains.. 

(vii) The ability to make a choice out many options that are available is referred to as decision making        

(viii) Courtship helps to establish stable long life marriage.............. ............. 

(ix) Tanganyika united with Zanzibar in 1963 as a result of the history of these two countries    

(x) Language is not a component of a nation................. 

SECTION B (50 MARKS)

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

A non-democratic government is a form of government that normally does not come into power by popular election. It is the government which gets into power without majority will and peoples legitimacy. In most cases, this government results from coup detat, manipulation of election process or changing a democratic government into dictatorship after a leader has attained power through elections. Adolf Hitler of Germany was an example of a person who led his country using dictatorship style. He had come to power through popular election eventually changed into a dictator thereafter.

In this kind of leadership only one person or a small group of people who are either economically powerful or with many supporters control the government. Also they are responsible for decision making in the society. A good example of a non-democratic government is totalitarian like that of Hitler or Mussolini of Italy. Other examples of authoritarian or dictatorship governments are like those of former Zaire under Mobutu Seseseko and Uganda under Idd Amini. The basic feature of non-democratic governments is the absence of democratic principles.

Questions

(i) Suggest a suitable title for this passage . 

(ii)According to the passage what is a non-democratic government?

(iii) List three qualities of a person or a group of people who rule a non-democratic government. 

(iv) Briefly explain four features of a non-democratic government.

(v) What are the four features of a democratic government?

5. Write short notes on the following:

(1) Importance of National Constitution ........... .... 

(ii) Importance of work ... 

(iii) Cost sharing ......... ............. 

(iv) Rule of law ........... ........... 

(v) importance of good behaviour ............ ...... 

(vi) Importance of family stability ...........

(vii) Early marriages ......... 

(viii) Components of executive branches of the government

(ix) Unwanted socio-cultural practices ..

(x) Direct and Representative democracy......

SECTIONC(15Marks)

Answer one (1) question from this section.

6. Road accidents have become very rampant in Tanzania. Discuss ways of reducing road accidents

7. Discuss the differences between local government and Central government