EAST GOJJAM ZONE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CIVICS AND ETHICAL

EDUCATION MODEL EXAMINATION FOR GRADE 12TH IN 2011 E.C

TIME ALLOWED 2 hrs
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1. In parliamentary democracy like UK, the prime minister is

A. The head of the state C. Member of both legislative and executive branch
B. Elected by the people directly D. The member of judiciary organ
2. What was the contribution of Thomas Jefferson for USA?
A. He was a founding father of American democracy and wrote the famous
“Declaration of Independency”
B. He had stopped American civil war
C. He introduced for the first time affirmative actions to be provided to blacks,
women and native Americans
D. He was the first American president of United State elected four terms
3. Which type of corruption is conducted through receiving false receipt?
A. Nepotism B. Bribe C. Embezzlement D. Extortion
4. Which one of the following is not true about parliamentary and presidential democracy?
A. In presidential democracy the head of the government is elected by the people.
B. In parliamentary democracy power is fused together.
C. Enacting laws is much easier in parliamentary democracy than presidential.
D. Checks and balances are more effective in parliamentary democracy than
presidential.
5. Article 86 of the FDRE constitution states about
A. Ethiopian foreign policy C. Independency of the judiciary
B. Amendment of the constitution D. State power distribution
6. Identify the wrong statement.
A. Ordinary laws should confirm the constitution
B. Ordinary laws subject to the constitution

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 C. Ordinary laws should confront the constitution
D. Ordinary laws should approve the constitution
7. Which one of the following country has unwritten constitution?
A.USA B. Israel C. South Africa D. China
8. Federalism is not characterized by
A. Decentralization B. Self-determination C. Devolution of power D.
Monopolization
9. Which part of government sets the annual budget of the country in presidential
democracy?
A. The president C. The judiciary
B. The prime minister D. The House of People’s Representatives
10. In which type of democracy the prime minister works under close supervision of the
president?
A. Parliamentary C. Hybrid of the two
B. Presidential D. Direct democracy
11. An ethical theory that asserts decision should be not seen the end result but the action
should be perceived to be right:
A. Ethical relativism C. Kant’s moral theory
B. Utilitarianism D. Egoism
12. Among the determinants of world of work, the one that limits the potential of certain
population of a country;
A. Leisure time C. Ethical standard
B. Sexism D. Code of ethics
13. Which one of the following is not the characteristic of legitimate government?
A. Respect the rights and freedoms of citizens’ C. Has power with no authority
B. Transparency and accountability D. Power is limited
14. Unitary government best fits with
A. Cultural heterogeneous groups C. Cultural homogeneous groups
B. Large size territory D. Diversifications of ethnics

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 15. Which one of the following is not the major issue that threatening the world
community?
A. Poverty C. HIV/AIDS
B. Global warming D. Globalization
16. Which one of the following was the author of “Women and Economics”?
A. Charlotte Gilman C. Gebre Hiwot Baykedagn
B. Rosa Parks D. Nelson Mandela
17. Which one of the following is a feature of a constitution?
A. Flexibility C. Generality
B. Detailed D. Explanatory
18. Which one of the following is not correct about affirmative action?
A. Increasing employment opportunities for minorities
B. Compensating past injustice
C. Providing positive discrimination
D. Maintaining absolute equality and justice
19. Self reliant individuals are not
A. Dependable C. Trustful
B. Reliable D. inconsistent
20. Macro-economy deals with
A. The behavior of the consumer
B. The welfare of a particular group of people
C. The behavior of the producer
D. Measuring the percentage increase of consumer price index
21. The mechanisms of conflict resolution applying legal principles to a controversy with in
limits previously agreed up on by the disputing parties is known as
A. Mediation C. Litigation
B. Arbitration D. Negotiation

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 22. According to Article 20(3) of the FDRE constitution
A. Presumptions of innocence C. Speedy and public trial
B. Impartial tribunal D. Right against self incrimination
23. Which one of the following is wrong about curative approach of corruption?
A. Receiving complaints C. Bringing the corrupt officials to the court
B. Investigating corruption cases D. Disclosure
24. Which one of the following is not the advantage of cultural relativism?
A. It helps us to be arrogant
B. It helps us to appreciate others culture
C. It helps us to be open minded
D. It minimizes conflicts related to cultural diversity
25. The motto “Land to Tiller” was associated with
A. The First Woyane Movement C. The Second Woyane Movement
B. The Out Break of Ethiopian Revolution D. The Bale Peasant Rebellion
26. Which one of the following power of government is given neither to the Federal
government nor to the regional?
A. Residual power C. Concurrent power
B. Exclusive power D. Devolution of power
27. Ethiopia joined the League of nation in
A. 1920 B. 1923 C. 1945 D. 1963
28. Absence of equal distribution of benefits and burdens creat a condition
A. Citizens to live in harmony
B. Citizens to believe in a sense belonging to a country
C. Prevelance of equality and justice
D. Those who shoulder the biggest burden may resist and restore violent
29. When the judiciary intervenes between contenders in the time of election, its biggest
role is
A. Defending the constitution C. Upholding international norms
B. Sustaining a democratic system D. Adjudicating

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 30. Which one of the following international crime is manifested by religious extremists
who destroy themselves and others?
A. Genocide B. Terrorism C. Corruption D. Drug trafficking
31. Which one of the following monetary organization provides fund at grass-root level to
the producers and consumers?
A. Credit Unions B. National bank C. Private banks D. Commercial bank
32. Which one of the following duty is exclusively given to the federal government?
A. Duties related to land C. Duties related to currency
B. Duties related to managing police force D. Duties related to build schools
33. Ethiopia is one of the founding members of
A. The League of Nations C. The Organizations of African Union
B. The World Trade Organization D. The World Bank
34. The process of carrying in a suit is known as
A. Arbitration B. Litigation C. Mediation D. Negotiation
35. Unlimited government has got except,
A. Constitution C. Constitutionalism
B. Dependency of judiciary D. Authoritarianism
36. The purpose of division of power in a federal system is to;
A. Subordinate the regional government to the central government
B. Make regional governments free from the federal government
C. Empower regions by reducing the concentration of power at the center
D. Give more authoritative powers to the central government
37. The ability to state an opinion and claim a right is known as
A. Assertiveness C. Tolerance
B. Arrogance D. Lenience
38. Identify the invalid statement about the federal and regional constitutions.
A. The federal and regional constitutions prohibit government officials from violating
the law

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 B. The federal constitution is the supreme law of the land while the regional’s’ are
subordinator
C. The regional constitutions work only with in the territory of the state not beyond
D. The federal constitution is subject to the regional constitutions
39. Which one of the following is correct about knowledge and information?
A. Information helps us to develop our knowledge
B. Facts or figures obtained from reliable sources is called knowledge
C. Statistics of on grades of students use as a data for researchers in knowledge
D. Understanding of knowledge is information
40. “What is true for a society today may not remain true tomorrow or thereafter.” Is the
theory of?
A. Pragmatic truth theory C. Scientific truth theory
B. Relative truth theory D. Absolute truth theory
41. Which one of the quality of leadership inspires workers to be willing?
A. Versatile B. Motivator C. Engaging D. Realistic
42. Which one of the following is not true about civic associations?
A. They are established by the government
B. They are non-profit making agencies
C. They usually work towards social well-being
D. They cooperate with government to tackle common problems
43. Scientific truths are different from other theories of truth because;
A. They are objective facts and remain so far everywhere;
B. They are accepted by society as far as undesirable;
C. They are derived from personal views about universe;
D. They are measured by their utility.
44. Which one of the following basic principles of FDRE constitution declares that all
citizens and organizations have the duty to ensure observance of the constitution and to
obey it?
A. Sovereignty of the people C. Supremacy of the constitution

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 B. Separation of state and religion D. Conduct and transparency of
government
45. A situation in a society where by there is no supreme power or law, which will result in
political and social disarray is known as
A. Constitutionalism B. Legitimate power C. Anarchy D. Fraternalism
46. “Everyone has the right to the inviolability his notes and correspondence including
postal letters, and communications made by means of telephone, telecommunications
and electronic devices” is stated through
A. Right to persons arrested C. Right to privacy
B. Right to persons accused D. Right to equality
47. Which one of the following is false about transparency and accountability-two features
of a democratic system?
A. Since the source of power is the people, officials are accountable to those who have
elected them.
B. Transparency prevails when the people and the media have free access to know what
officials do.
C. Transparency and accountability aim to prevent abuse of power
D. There is no situation to limit power of officials
48. All are negative impacts of globalization, except
A. It drives out the local industries of developing countries
B. it increases dependency on cheaper goods and services from other countries
C. It increases flow of goods and services and more goods to choose from
D. It overwhelm the culture and tradition of developing countries
49. The practices of diplomacy which are conducted among countries in international
relation is categorized as
A. Negotiation B. Mediation C. Arbitration D. Litigation

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 50. Identify the invalid statement among the following
A. You have a responsibility to protect public property from destruction
B. As a student you don’t have a part in caring public property
C. Legal punishment is enforced on those who destroy and misuse public property
D. You should have pride in protecting your surroundings
51. Which one of the following is false about equality?
A. Distributing equal benefits regardless of burdens
B. Equitable uses of natural resources
C. Provision of remedial for disadvantage groups
D. Giving priority for the common goods
52. Treating citizens fairly in to the distribution of benefits and burdens implies
A. Accountability B. Transparency C. Justice D. Partiality
53. One of the following specialized agencies of the United Nation is charge of taking care of
the registered world’s cultural and historical heritages
A. UNDP B. UNESCO C. ICJ D. WHO
54. Which one of the following is false about the principle of rule of law?
A. The makers of the law and the people should obey the law of the land what they
made
B. The laws should be partial in treating certain groups of the society
C. No one is above the law or below the law and the law regards all equally
D. The law should be implemented fairly and consistently across the country
55. Which one of the following is not true about the essence of equality?
A. The right to have equal access to public funded social services
B. Equal protection before the law
C. The right to have identical distribution and allocation of national wealth
D. Every individual no withstanding his/her political or economic stand treated in equal
manner
56. If individuals are denied access to goods, services and opportunities purely on the basis
of ethnicity or creed ground, the type of justice that the individuals miss are

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 A. Corrective justice B. Social justice C. Distributive justice D. Criminal Justice
57. Identify the invalid statement among the following
A. The legal system in any society is based on morality
B. Legal obligation means respecting the constitution and other laws of the country
C. Respecting the rights of individuals and groups is related to moral obligation
D. Social morality is built on the basis of the constitution of the country
58. All are manifested when there is no prevalence of rule of law, except
A. People want to take the law in to their own hands
B. Anarchy would be inevitable
C. Chaos would remain uncontrolled
D. Appearance of equitability
59. The following are various forms of political participation, but one
A. Taking part in party’s campaign C. Participating in demonstrating
B. Helping the needy D. Voting in election
60. Identify the concept that is not an attribute for self-reliance
A. Self-confidence B. self-esteem C. self-awareness D. self-neglect
61. All are manifestations of psychological dependency, except
A. Lack of self-confidence C. Feeling inferiority
B. Failing to defend one’s position D. steady
62. Which one of the following involves in moral dimension?
A. Using child labor
B. Making housemaid to work from dawn to dusk everyday at home
C. To adulterate food items to maximize undesirable profit of a business man
D. Do not cross elders in a street
63. The principles of taxation in which people who earn the same amount of income should
pay the same amount of tax.
A. Horizontal equity B. Ability to pay C. Vertical equity D. progressive taxation
64. Which one of the following is not correct about the common characteristics of
democratic governments?

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 A. They encourage popular participation
B. The emancipation of power comes by the consent of the people
C. Limit the supreme power of the people
D. Encourage peaceful resolution of conflict
65. A combination of factual and fictional belief about certain group of people is known as
A. Stereotype B. Bias C. Prejudice D. Chauvinism
66. Which one of the following is false about the objective of Ethiopia’s foreign policy?
A. To promote Ethiopia’s interest
B. To create fraternal relation with neighboring countries based on equality
C. To promote solidarity with people that struggle for the respect of human rights
D. To promote the principle of revolutionary democracy
67. All are the characteristics of traditional courts system, except
A. They are locally established by the people
B. They vary from place to place
C. They make decision based on well established procedures
D. They pass decisions without delay
68. In which types of economic system the economic matters are determined by the
government
A. Market economic system C. Planned economic system
B. Mixed economic system D. global market economy
69. Social harmony exists in a country where there is
A. Educated people B. presidential system C. rule of law D. parliamentary
system
70. The best instrument by which a country execute its foreign policy should be through
A. Diplomacy B. Sanction C. confrontation D. argument
71. Identify the requirement of the courts in order for them to function properly
A. Non-partisanship B. Prejudice C. Bigotry D. Favoritism
72. Which of the following ideas agrees with the principle of multiculturalism
A. It promotes the belief of that all cultures, religions and languages are equal

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 B. It undermines the equality of all cultures, religions and languages
C. It promotes the supremacy of a culture over the others
D. It belives that the prevalence of diversity is obstacle for development
73. Based on the explanations of dependency theories the one that increases the
dependency of poor countries is
A. Increasing debt situations of poor countries allow wealthiest countries to dictate
their interest on them
B. international market favors the poor countries to export manufactured goods
C. Developing countries are less integrated to international economy system
D. Developing countries achieved positive trade balance by extracting profit from
international market
74. Persons accused have the right to appeal means
A. To recourse the case to higher competent court
B. To be given the charge in writing
C. To be represent by a legal counsel
D. To obtain examination of witnesses
75. Among the following rights of citizens which one is a democratic right?
A. The right to liberty C. prohibition against inhuman treatment
B. Freedom of association D. the right to equality
76. Who was the leader of the peaceful resistance against colonial rule in India?
A. Rosa Parks B. john F. Kennedy C. Martin Luther King D. Mohandas
Gandhi
77. Hailu has a good relation with others in the school and outside and keeping secrets and
promises are his qualities . Which of the following civic virtue explain him?
A. Courage B. Truthfulness C. Fairness D. self-awareness
78. Which of the following regional organization was founded to address the current
problems of the entire Africa?
A. NEPAD B. IGAD C. ECOWAS D. COMESA
79. One of the following is unpatriotic act, which one?

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 A. Defending national security
B. Respecting national symbols
C. Supporting government policies and strategies at any circumstance
D. Working hard to promote productivity
80. Which one of the following crime was an act of terrorism?
A. Holocaust in Germany C. Neo-fascist in Italy
B. Hutu-Tutsi conflict in Rwanda D. Apartheid in South Africa
81. As citizen in a society you have the following responsibilities, except
A. Respect the rights of others
B. To work hard
C. Respecting the norms , values and laws of the society
D. Acting as you like
82. Identify the cost while one carrying out responsibility
A. Respecting the rights of others
B. Paying tax commensurate with once income
C. Sacrificing one’s interest
D. Defending the country from external aggression
83. Where did Ethiopia sent peace keeping force in 1960?
A. South Korea B. Congo C. Rwanda D. Darfur
84. Which one of the following is not the advantages of cooperation among nations?
A. Equitable uses of natural resources
B. To protect and preserve their historical heritages
C. To make armament race
D. For competition
85. Which of the following statements is invalid about Job satisfaction?
A. It comes from having harmonious relationship at work place
B. It comes from performing the job effectively
C. It comes from an interest in the work
D. It comes from staying and doing one job for long time

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 86. Which one of the following events did not associated with unlimited government?
A. Fascist Italy under Benito Mussolini’ rule
B. Aphartied rule under Nelson Mandela
C. The government of Nazi Germany under Adolph Hitler
D. Dictatorship government of Spain under General Franco
87. Which one of the following USA presidents impeached and removed from office
because of Watergate Scandal?
A. Abraham Lincoln B. Nixon C. John F. Kennedy D. Roosevelt
88. Which one of the following statement is valid about work in an international
perspective?
A. Those countries who invent new things make life easier and more comfortable
B. Those countries which are developing have realized that work is important and
invest their time
C. Developed countries share the technologies that developing countries achieved
D. Both developed and developing countries reach equal status of civilization at current
89. To make decisions, a self-reliant person should
A. Give priority for economic benefits
B. Ignore the moral importance
C. Include and consider moral issue
D. Ignore the pros and cons of the decision
90. In the Ethiopian context the federal first instance court is delegated to
A. Regional first instance court
B. Regional Higher Court
C. Regional Supreme Court
D. Federal Higher Court
91. In presidential democracy, which one of the following is the head of state?
A. The prime minister C. The president
B. The speaker of House of Federation D. The director of the supreme court

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 92. A period of grace given to investors is known as
A. Tax holy day B. Tax avoidance C. Tax evasion D. VAT
93. Which one of the following is not true about leisure activities?
A. All types of leisure activities are equally important
B. Enable people ready to the next work by refreshing our physical and mental
C. Helps people to socialize and built relations
D. Enable us to maintain healthy and distress
94. The systematic uses of unpredictable violence against the government or individual to
attain political objective.
A. Secularism B. Nationalism C. Terrorism D. Genocide
95. Which one of the following basic principle of the FDRE constitution makes Ethiopia a
secular state?
A. The separation of power C. Soveirgnty of the people
B. Supremacy of the constitution D. Separation of state and religion
96. Which of the following is invalid about the importance of knowledge?
A. Harness and reshape the environment we live in
B. Discover new things and make human life better
C. Improve the old technology of the past generation
D. Could not transfer from one generation to another generation
97. While you are enjoying your rights, it is obligatory to
A. Ignore the respection of the rights of others
B. Protecting ones interest by putting aside the others rights
C. Respect the benefits and interests of others
D. Give more weight to your rights
98. All events were factors for the contribution for the outbreak of Ethiopian Revolution in
1974,except
A. Various peasant uprisings undertook in different parts of the country
B. Strong resistances by opposition political parties and challenged the government
C. The Ethiopian students movement against the monarch

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 D. Inequalities and oppression of Ethiopian people by feudal system
99. Which one of government revenues is predictable for project to plan and execute?
A. Grants B. Taxes C. Aids D. Loans
100. In the hierarchy of laws, which one lies at the top of the chain?
A. Ordinary law B. regulation C. constitution D. rule
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