THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF TANZANIA

FORM TWO NATIONAL ASSESSMENT

001 CIVICS

Time: 2:30 Hours Year: 2020

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of seven(7) questions.

2. Answer all questions in sections A and B and one (1) question from section C.

3. Section A carries thirty five (35) marks, section B fifty (50)marks and section C carries fifteen(15) marks.

4. All answers must be written in the spaces provided.

5. All writing must be in blue or black ink.

6. All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the assessment room.

7. Write your Assessment Number at the top right comer of every page.

SECTION A (35 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

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

(i) Why is family stability important?

1. It enables family members to receive loans from neighbors.
2. It enables family members to participate in development activities.
3. It enables children to be familiar with close family relatives
4. It encourages relatives to live together in one household.

(ii)  A distasteful event that occurs unexpectedly on the road and causes injuries and death of people is called

1. A a traffic jam.
2. road accident.
3. reckless driving
4. road sign.

(iii) In gender relations, fixed attitudes, ideas and practices on a particular gender is called

1. gender stereotyping. 
2. gender analysis,
3. gender discrimination.
4. gender mainstreaming.

(iv) An area in a country that elects its own representative to the parliament is known as 

1. rule of law. 
2. good governance.
3. constituency. 
4. a polling station.

(v) Which colors are in the National Flag of Tanzania?

1. Black, yellow, grey and blue
2. Blue, grey, green and black
3. Black, yellow, blue and green
4. Gold, blue, yellow and black

(vi) What are the three arms of the government?

1. The executive, Legislature and National Assembly
2. The president, Judiciary and the Executive
3. The executive, Legislature and Judiciary
4. The president, Cabinet and Judiciary

(vii) Why is the parliament also known as the legislature?

1. It approves the state budget
2. It has the power to make laws
3. It has members from the Judiciary
4. It checks the government

(viii) The following are sources of life skills in the society except

1. parents.
2. religion,
3. constitution.
4. school.

(ix) Which country does not share boundaries with Tanzania?

1. Kenya
2. Mozambique
3. Malawi
4. Zimbabwe

(x) What does the shield and spear inscribed in the Tanzania's Coat of arms represent?

1. National defense
2. National culture
3. Wildlife
4. Mineral wealth

(xi) A government which enters into power without the consent of the people is referred to as

1. non-democratic government.
2. republican government.
3. constitutional monarchy
4. federal government.

(xii) Why was the year 1984 important in human rights development in Tanzania? 

1. It mark an important step in the history of Tanzania.
2. A special Human Rights Committee on women was established.
3. Female genital mutilation was burned
4. A bill of rights was included in the constitution of Tanzania.

(xiii) Making a choice after a careful judgment of the options one has is called

1. responsible action.
2. responsible decision making.
3. responsibility. 
4. responsible criteria
Choose Answer : A B C D E

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1. Participation in work.
2. Attending a party meeting.
3. Obeying the laws.
4. Helping the needy.

(xv) Which one of the following is correct about direct democracy?

1. A political system that citizens elect their representatives
2. Only representatives of the people vote in elections
3. All adult citizens participate in government discussions and decisions
4. Representatives discuss national issues on behalf of the people.

(xvi) Which statement explains the importance of limiting the exercise of some human rights and freedoms?

1. It helps to demand the limited rights and freedoms by force.
2. It stores some of the rights and freedoms for future use.
3. It controls powerful individuals from denying other people's rights.
4. It promote the denial of human rights and freedoms.

(xvii) Which of the following is not a non-Governmental organization for promoting gender equality in Tanzania?

1. Tanzania Gender Network Programme 
2. Tanzania Women Lawyer's Association
3. Tanzania Media Women's Association
4. The Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance

(xviii) Which of the following is not a type of citizenship?

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

(xix) The following are elements of proper behavior except

1. respect of elders.
2. polite language
3. rudeness.
4. hard working.

(xx) Which of the following are categories of work?

1. Physical work and simple work
2. Simple work and heavy work
3. Physical work and mental work
4. Small work and heavy work