THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA, PRIME MINISTR'S OFFICE-RALG

FORM THREE SEPTEMBER MID–TERM EXAMINATIONS

011 CIVICS

(For Both Private and School Candidates)

Time: 3:00 Hours Year: 2026

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of eleven (11) questions.
2. Answer all questions in sections A and 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. Cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
5. Write your Name in Full on every page of your answer booklet(s).

SECTION A (16 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 besides the item number in the answer booklet(s) provided.

(i) Victoria Frank likes to make choices after thinking carefully the available options. In simple words, she does:

1. Improper choices 
2. Demonstrate self confidence
3. Rational decisions
4. Negotiation
5. Creative thinking

(ii) In the certain country there is no systematic administration legally authorized to rule the nation. Also, the country lacks the constitution and the organized leadership. Which form of government does this country apply?

1. Absolute monarchy 
2. Theocracy government
3. Anarchy government 
4. Federal government
5. Transitional government

(iii) Mr. and Mrs. Victor are natural citizens of Tanzania. They have a daughter called Glory. Therefore, Glory is a citizen of Tanzania by:

1. Naturalization 
2. Registration
3. Descent 
4. Birth
5. Kinship

(iv) Which of the following are the main agents of life skills?

1. Religions, parents and sovereignty
2. Society, friends and non-government organizations
3. Neighbours, coat of arms and citizenship
4. Sovereignty, empathy and healthy relationship
5. Government, constitution and the national currency

(v) International recognition is one of the characteristics of a nation which means the following except:

1. Being sovereign
2. Being free to decide and implement own policies
3. Being not part of another nation
4. Being economically and politically dependent to another nation
5. Has boundaries of territory

(vi) At the certain crossroads there is a traffic lights and the pedestrian guide lights. If a green colour of the traffic lights turns on, what colour of the pedestrian guide lights will turn on?

1. Red colour 
2. Green colour
3. Yellow colour 
4. None of them
5. Amber colour

(vii) A Civics student should watch different TV programmes from the television where he or she can get different skills. Which of the following is the national television of Tanzania?

1. Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC)
2. Independent Television (ITV)
3. Star TV Tanzania
4. East Africa Television (EATV)
5. Wasafi TV

(viii) Per capita income is closely related to individual’s economic full potential. It is computed by dividing the Gross Domestic Product {GDP} to the:

1. National income. 
2. Net income
3. Forex 
4. Net National Income.
5. National population

(ix) Mr. Sinashobo’s family had two children; Eliza and Jerome. Both children were selected to join secondary education but the family decided to marry off the girl. How can you describe the family decision?

1. Gender blindness 
2. Gender equity
3. Gender equality 
4. Gender mainstreaming
5. Gender discrimination

(x) The three organs of the state of Tanzania are responsible for being watch dogs in the performance of each other. This trend is considered as:

1. Power sharing 
2. Cooperative governing
3. Democratic practices 
4. Checks and balances
5. Power division

2. Match the items in List A with their responses in List B by writing the letter of the correct response besides the item number in the answer booklet(s) provided.

SECTION B (54 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section

3. Read the following scenario then answer the questions that follow.

It was raining heavily the whole night. In the morning, my sister Zainabu and I experienced some difficulties on the way to school. The road was slippery. We thought of not going to school but quickly we remembered our school motto, “Education is a Key to Success". This motto motivated us. Despite wet and slippery roads, we kept on walking to school. As we approached our school premises, unexpectedly, we saw our teachers and fellow students gathered outside the school entrance. We did not know the reason for them to be outside the school entrance. Alas! We realized that the entrance was blocked by a fallen tree.

Our headmistress, Mrs. Bahati, called for our attention. Students and teachers listened carefully. She asked all students and teachers to participate in the task of removing the tree that had blocked the entrance. We all agreed! As we started pulling it away, some parents living nearby, also joined us. They brought axes, machetes and spades. We all participated to remove the tree from the entrance. Working together as students, teachers and parents made our work easy, and the problem got solved. Mrs. Bahati, our headmistress thanked everyone. Parents who had volunteered to help us were happy and wished us good studies as we were going to class ready for studies.

Questions.

(a) As a student, briefly explain the lesson you can learn from Zainabu and her sibling.

(b) Why were Zainabu and her sibling motivated by their school motto?

(c) State the moto of your school, Kindoroko girls’ secondary school.

(d) Which precaution should pedestrians observe while using the road when it has just rained?

(e) Why is working together so important?

(f) State any four (4) skills that you have gained through interacting with your fellow students at your school.

4. (a) Describe four (4) rights of women that are usually abused in most of the Tanzanian societies.

(b) If you observe carefully the presidential standards and the national emblem you would notice that they are different. Justify this statement by using three (3) points.

5. Mr. Ephraim is married to Doreen and they have only one child.

(a) Name and define the type of family that Mr. Ephraim has.

(b) Explain three (3) the roles and responsibilities of Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim in the family.

(c) What would you advise the members of that family to observe so that the family becomes and remains strong? Give four (4) points.

6. (a) Linda is just a form one girl but she has a boyfriend. She always appears in indiscipline cases like using abusive language, insulting teachers, wearing short skirts and sleeping during class hours. What are five (5) possible reasons for Linda to have such behaviour?

(b) How important is the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar? Explain any four (4) points.

7. (a) Few days before form four sit for their CSEE, the headmistress of Kindoroko Secondary School decides to invite you to talk to the students about four (4) factors affecting career development so as to help them choosing their career effectively. What factors would you consider?

(b) There have been a ‘loud cry’ of mama lishe, shoe shiners, machinga, bodaboda and other people of this category to the government asking for it to look at them with the third eye. Which challenges do they face leading to a ‘cry’? Give three (3) points.

8. (a) In five (5) points, explain the relationship between the government and the constitution of the united republic of Tanzania.

(b) Imagine that you have finished school and now you are going back to the street. Which four (4) criteria would you consider to say that a certain family in your street is generally poor?

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer two (2) questions in this section

9. As a knowledgeable person, explain how free and fair election can be observed in electing students’ government at your school. Provide six (6) points.

10. There is a current popular saying among the youth which says that “You may be in a relationship that you don’t know what it is related with”. As an elite, take the stage and educate the community about the qualities of a positive relationship by using six (6) points.

11. Street children is one of the special groups that is growing rapidly in our country especially in urban areas. Elaborate six (6) driving forces for such increase of the named problem.

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

MID TERM EXAMINATION AUG/SEPT- 2024

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

CIVICS FORM THREE

TIME: 3HRS

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of section A, B and C with fourteen (11) questions.
2. Answer ALL questions in section A and B and one (1) questions from section C
3. Section A carries fifteen (15) marks, section B forty (70) marks and section C forty-five (15) marks
4. Cellular phones and unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room
5. Write your name on every page of your answer sheet(s)

SECTION A (15MARKS)

Answer all questions.

(i) What is the supreme law of Tanzania?

1.  The Penal Code
2.  The Constitution
3.  The Bill of Rights
4.  The President's decrees

(ii) Which of the following is NOT a type of constitution?

1.  Written constitution
2.  Unwritten constitution
3.  Flexible constitution
4.  Rigid constitution

(iii) Right to live in a clean and free from political life falls under

1.  Economic right
2.  Environmental right
3.  Social right
4.  Sanitation right

(iv) Which is non enshrined in constitution?

1.  Freedom of association
2.  Freedom of violent demonstration
3.  Right of life
4.  Freedom of religion.

(v) 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

(vi)  The following are the functions of National Electoral Commission except?

1.  To register voters.
2.  To prepare equipment/facilities for voting
3.  Supervision the whole process of election.
4.  To ensure there is peace during elections.

(vii)  Which of the following is not the source of national income in Tanzania?

1.  Development levy.
2.  Income tax.
3.  Profits from parastatals.
4.  License fees.

(ix) Early marriage often results in:

1.  Increased educational opportunities for girls
2.  Improved health outcomes for mothers and children
3.  Higher rates of school dropout among girls
4.  Greater economic independence for women

(x) Which of the following is a way to empower women?

1.  Restricting their access to education
2.  Promoting harmful traditional practices
3.  Providing them with skills training and economic opportunities
4.  Encouraging early marriage

2. Matching items

SECTION B

3. (a) Define the term development and explain two levels of development

(b) Differentiate between social development and economic development.

4. Outline the advantages and disadvantages of a written constitution.

5. Identify the functions of the parliament

6. Write down importance of democratic election.

7. Explain five qualities of a good leader.

8. Discuss the responsibilities of a citizen.

9. Write short notes on the following

1.      Freedom expression
2.     Right to life
3.      Right to work
4.     Basic human right.

10. What are the negative effects of female genital mutilation (FGM)?

SECTION C

11. One of the most threatened African institutions is the marriage in current. In six points, demonstrate to the unmarried Tanzanian youths the positive impact of observing courtship.

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

MID TERM EXAMINATION AUG- 2023

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

CIVICS FORM THREE

TIME: 3HRS

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of section A, B and C with fourteen (14) questions.
2. Answer ALL questions in section A and B and three (3) questions from section C
3. Section A carries fifteen (15) marks, section B forty (70) marks and section C forty-five (15) marks
4. Cellular phones and unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room
5. Write your name on every page of your answer sheet(s)

SECTION A (15MARKS)

1. For each of the following items (i) –(x) choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter in the space provided (10 marks)

1. The chairperson of Mjimwema village displays the village income and expenditure report on the wall, outside her office before annually village meeting. Which among the following is the principle of democracy demonstrated by village chairperson?

1. Political tolerance
2. Civic responsibility
3. Citizen participation
4. Separation of power
5. Transparency

2. In the corrupted society, officials exercise power than what they argued by laws, which means they are free to do that they think to be right and saves their interests. This situation can be termed as: -

1. Abuse of power
2. Corruption
3. Rule of law
4. Equality
5. Equity

3. After death of president John Pombe Magufuli, soon President Samia Suluhu Hassan took over after taking an oath in front of chief justice of the united republic of Tanzania. Taking an oath by elected leaders is not an individual obligation but is a lawful action. What does an oath intend?

1. To bring an individual close to God
2. To start new government
3. To defend public interests
4. To declare a person who won election
5. To end the process of election

4. There so many ranks in the hierarchal government of Tanzania, which controls the nation from the top to the bottom. Who is the officer in charge in the district government?

1. District commissioner
2. District chairperson
3. District executive director
4. The councilor
5. Citizen responsibility

5. In life skills it is said a person must appreciate herself/himself if you are to be successful. What can we call such stage?

1. Self-esteem
2. Self-services
3. Self- awareness
4. Assertiveness
5. Self-expression

6. Lack of public awareness, ignorance of the language of the law required and sometimes limited financial resources are the major limits for the civilians to defend themselves into the courts. In this case, private law firms and lawyers are responsible to defend the accused people in all judicial levels except?

1. District courts
2. High courts
3. Residential magistrate courts
4. Primary courts
5. Court of appeal

7. If you are to explain on the importance of human rights, which among the following are group of rights that cannot be claimed in the court of law and are not included officially in the documents of laws in the country?

1. Civil rights
2. Political rights
3. Environment conservation rights
4. Moral rights
5. Economic and cultural rights

8. There has been a campaigns led by the government officers that citizens has to employ themselves by stating and run their business. On the other hand, youth’s access to soft loans from financial institutions in the country in the so limited. What do you think is the reason for such limitation?

1. Lack of proper identification
2. Few number of loan giving institution
3. Lack of entrepreneur skills and security of the loans
4. Political conditions attached on the loan
5. Ignorance of the youths

9. Which among the given alternatives is the deliberately formulated rules of behavior that are enforced by a special authority?

1. Laws
2. Customs
3. Traditions
4. Norms
5. Rules

10. The essence for posting, drawing and keeping a road traffic signs along the road is : -

1. Directing drivers
2. Helping traffic police when they are tired
3. Reducing traffic
4. Managing the best ways of using the roads by roads users
5. Abiding the laws

2. Match the physical processes represented by roman number (i)- (v) in LIST A with the corresponding terms in LIST B by writing the letter of the correct response beside the item number in the answer booklet provided

SECTION B (40 MARKS)

3. In Tanzania, there is an ongoing discussion for constitutional reforms in the country. As a form three expert in civics, point out five (5) importance of national constitution
4. Tanzania revenue authority (TRA) is one among the entrusted institution for collection of revenue in the country for the best interest of citizen. In light of this statement, what are the five (5) areas where the central government spends its revenue?
5. As a development stakeholder, explain five development models that are applied by many countries in the world including Tanzania
6. Working hard is an engine for development in any country. If the community to join their efforts together it will bring development in all spheres in their areas. What are five importance of team working?
7. Social interaction in a community contributes to the development in the society. In the light of this statement, assess the qualities of developing the positive relationship in a community.
8. Despite of good human rights records in the country, Tanzania still suffer from the problem of human rights abuse. You as a member from amnesty international, propose five ways of combating with this problem in Tanzania.
9. High standard of life and work are inseparable. In the light of this statement highlight five points on the importance of work to national development
10. Assume you are an activist from Tanzania Gender Network program(TGNP), explain to the community five consequences of negative socio-cultural practices in Tanzania.

SECTION C (15 MARKS)

11. Every organ of the government has its separate roles to perform as per the laws of the country, with reference to Tanzania, what are the five (5) functions of national electoral commission (NEC) during election period

THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF REGIONAL GOVERNMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

AUGUST-SEPTEMBER   EXAMINATION SERIES

HISTORY  FORM-3

2020

3 HOURS

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of fourteen (14) questions.
2. Answer all questions in sections A and B and three (3) questions from section C.
3. Section A carries 15 marks, section B carries 40 marks and section C carries 45 marks.
4.  Cellular phones and any unauthorised materials are not allowed in the examination room.
5. Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s).

SECTION A (15 Marks)

 Answer all questions in this section.

l . For each of the items (i) — (x), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter besides the item number in the answer booklet provided.

(i)   The Headmaster/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 you recommend to improve the academic performance of the school?

1.  Teamwork       
2. Negotiation skills
3. Empathy                                           
4. Forming friendship
5. Peer pressure

(ii) Which of the following indicator would best guide you to determine a country practicing a dictatorial form of government?

1.  Citizens electing their preferred political leaders and holding them accountable.
2.  Citizens enjoying fair and equal treatment before the law.
3.  Citizens punished for expressing personal views and opinions.
4.  Citizens exercising freely personal religious beliefs and worship. 
5. Citizens feeling their human dignity respected and safeguarded.

(iii) Monas husband died and her in laws forced Mona to marry Tulizo, her late husbands young brother. Such a family decision demonstrates.

1.  gender blindness. 
2. gender stereotyping. 
3. gender equality. 
4. gender mainstreaming. 
5. gender discrimination.

(iv) Which of the following are major pillars of the State?

1.  Executive, Armed Forces and Legislature
2.  Executive, Legislature and Judiciary
3.  The President, the Prime Minister and the Chief Justice
4.   Executive, Armed Forces and Judiciary
5.  The President, the Speaker and the Prime Minister

(v)  A persons ability to appreciate himself or herself is known as

1.  self-submissive.
2. self-assertive. 
3. self esteem. 
4. self-awareness. 
5.  self-aggressive.

(vi) Why most Tanzanians cannot access credit facilities offered by commercial banks in Tanzania?

1.  They lack a culture of saving.
2.  They lack information on credit facilities.
3.  They lack education.
4.  They lack insurance cover.
5.  They are discouraged by high interest rate.

(vii)Which of the following is NOT a correct characterization of the informal sector in Tanzania?

1. lack of permanent business premises
2. business activities are regulated by taxation laws
3.  employees lack social security protection 
4. employees have little job security 
5. employees’ wages are often low.

(viii) In the United Republic of Tanzania, the Judiciary is headed by the

1. Chief Justice
2. Attorney General
3. Director of Public Prosecution 
4. Prime Minister
5. Minister for Legal and Constitutional Affairs.

(ix)  The right to voluntarily belong to any organization is known as

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

(x) Social development refers to

1.  improvement of peoples welfare in the society
2.  improvement in relations among the people
3.  improved women welfare in the society
4.  high literacy rate in the society
5.  peace and harmony in the society.

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 in the answer booklet(s) provided.

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

Natural resources can be classified as non­renewable and renewable. Non­renewable or exhaustible resources such as fossil fuels, copper, and gold exist in fixed amount in various places in the earth crust. They can be used completely or economically depleted to the point where it costs too much to get what is left, when 80 percent of its total estimated supply has been removed and used.

A renewable resource is one that can theoretically last forever, because it is replaced through natural process. Examples are trees in the forest, grasses in grasslands, wild animals, fresh surface water in lakes and rivers, fresh air and fertile soils. The earth most valuable resources, is its diversity of potentially renewable forms of life. But over use can convert renewable resources to non­renewable by using them faster than they can be replenished.

Some non­renewable resources can be recycled or reused to extend supplies. Iron, aluminium, glass, for example, can be collected, remelted, reprocessed and made into new products. Also to avoid excessive use of resources, recycling of papers products needlessly burned or thrown away, reduce timber needs for the paper industry. Domestic refuse can be used to generate power particularly for local districts heating and lighting schemes, though care must be taken when incinerating to avoid air pollution problems.

Other non­renewable resources, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas), cannot be recycled or reused. When burned, the high quality useful energy in these fuels is converted to low quality waste heat and exhausted gases that pollute the atmosphere.

Questions

(a)  From the passage, identify two resources which can be replaced through the natural process.

(b)  State three merits of recycling non­renewable resources.

(c)  List down three environmental problems associated with burning of fossil fuels.

(d)  Explain the condition under which renewable resources cannot be renewed.

(e)  Suggest two measures to promote sustainable use of natural resources.

 4.   Briefly explain the importance of family stability by giving five points.

5.  Outline five traditions and customs which affect the reproductive health of women in Tanzania.

6. Briefly explain the main five functions of the Central Bank of Tanzania (B.O.T)

 7.  List down five sources of the Central Government Revenue.

8.   Outline five merits of making responsible decision.

9. Briefly outline five responsibilities of a good citizen in Tanzania.

10. Outline five traditions and customs which affect the reproductive health of women in Tanzania.

SECTION C (45 Marks)

Answer three (3) questions from this section.

l l . In five points, analyze the benefits of having effective government for economic development.

12.To a great extent election in Tanzania is democratic, free and fair. Use six points to validate this statement.

13. Most members in your community are not aware on the causes of high incidences of road accidents. As a knowledgeable community member, briefly explain six causes of road accidents in Tanzania.

14. Examine the importance of life skills to the youth in Tanzania by giving six points.