PART 1 CIVIC EDUCATION

1. The body that conduct elections in Zambia is called the Electoral Commission of Zambia
(ECZ).THE Commission carries out a number of functions before and after election is held.
(a) Meaning of election
(b) Describe the election procedure in Zambia.
ANSWERS
A. - An election is a formal decision-making process by which a population chooses an
individual or individuals to hold public offices(s).

B. Election procedure
(ii) Delimitation: it is the process whereby the electoral commission of Zambia divides
the country into areas represented by Members of Parliament, which are called
constituencies or wards.
(iii) Election timetable: the electoral commission draws up an election timetable for the
elections
(iv) Registration of voters: the director calls for registration of voters.
(v) Nomination: the commission fixes the date, time and place for submission of
nominations by candidates.
(vi) Campaigning: political parties and candidates start campaigning to convince voters
to vote for them.
(vii) Polling day: it is a day on which the elections takes place.
(viii) Counting votes and announcing results: it is the counting and announcing of the
votes.
2. Why are laws needed? Explain the types of laws
(a) Importance of laws
- helps to maintain law and order
- Regulation of behaviour
- protects the rights of people in the country.
(b) Types of laws
3. Explain the functions and qualities of money.
(a) Functions of money
(b) Qualities of money
ANSWERS
A. - Medium of exchange: people accept money in exchange for goods and services
- Measure of value: the value of goods and services can be measured with money
B. - Portability
- durability

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 – divisibility
– acceptability
- uniformity
– limited supply
4(a) What are the qualifications for one to be the Republican president in Zambia
(b) Explain the functions of the Republican president in Zambia
(c ) What is the work of the cabinet ministers?

ANSWERS
A. - should be a citizen of Zambia
- should be thirty-five (35) years of age and above
- should be of good character
- is supported by a political party
- is literate and conversant with the official language (should have grade 12 certificate).
- Have both parents as Zambians by birth or descent.
- has been domicile in Zambia for at least 20 years.
B. - is the head of state
- gives instructions to all ministers and civil servants
- is the commander in chief of the armed forces
- can nominate up to 8 members of parliament
- can dissolve parliament
- can declare a state of emergency
- can sometimes exercise the prerogative of mercy
- can appoint and dismiss senior government officers such as the vice president, cabinet
ministers, chief justice, ambassadors and attorney general
- can appoint the commander of security forces.
C. - To advise the president on various matters concerning the nation
- make government policies
- answer questions from members of parliament in the national assembly
5. (a) Explain what a family budget is.
(b) Identify and explain parts of the national budget.

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ANSWERS
A. - A family budget is a budget in which a family come together to budget for expected income
and expenditure

B. - Income or revenue: this is the income generated from taxes and other sources, such as
funding from donors.
- Expenditure: this is how the government plans on how they will spend the money on
government projects and pay for essential expenses at all levels of government
6. (a) What are the qualities of money?
(b) Explain the law of supply and demand.
ANSWERS
A. - Portability
- durability
- divisibility
– acceptability
- uniformity
– limited supply

B. - The law of supply and demand states that the price of an item will go down if the supply
increases, or if the demand for the item decreases.
- On the other hand, the price of an item will go up if the supply decreases, or if the demand
for the item increases
7. Citizenship unites people who belong to different races, ethnic groups and religions. Citizens
work together in peace and harmony to improve their lives. They also learn to solve their
problems together without discriminating each other.
(a) Who is a citizen?
(b) Explain the duties of a citizen
ANSWERS
A. - a citizen is a person who is a member of a country and enjoys all the freedoms and
privileges of that country
B. - be patriotic and loyal to the nation and promote its wellbeing.
- contribute to the wellbeing of the community where a citizen lives
- promote democracy and rule of law
- foster national unity and live in harmony with others

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- Vote in national and local government elections
- provide defence and military services when called upon to do so.
- carry out with discipline and honesty legal public functions
- pay taxes and other dues as required by the state
- assist in the enforcement of law at all times.
8. (a) Explain the relationship between the local and central government.
(b) What are the source of revenue for councils?
ANSWERS
A. - local government take care of issues such as housing, water and sanitation, trade, transport
and roads which falls under the branch of central government as ministry of local government
and chiefs affairs
B. - It collects revenues from the trading centres such as markets and shop owners.
- It collects rent from the housing units under the council
- It collects levy from the transporters.
-it also collects levy from the water supplied by the council.
9. (a) What are fundamental human rights?
(b) Explain the following categories of human rights,
ANSWERS
A - They are the basic freedoms and privileges that all people enjoy simply because they are
human.
B. (i) Civil and political rights,
- Civil rights refer to our most basic rights as human beings, such as the right to life.
- Civil and political rights are related to the principle that people have the right to a life of
liberty and freedom.
(ii) Economic, social and cultural rights.
- Economic rights is about the right of people to earn an income that enables them to have a
decent standard of living.
- social and cultural rights provide people with protection against having basic things in life,
such as food, shelter and health care, taken away from them
10. (a) explain the types of constitutions.
(b) Why is the constitution important?
ANSWERS
A. - Written constitution: it is in the form of one specific document which describes the basic
principles of how a country is governed.
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- Unwritten constitution: it is not written down in the form of a specific document A written
constitution can be flexible or rigid
B. - It is a supreme law of the land
- It defines the powers and functions of the government, and how they may make new laws.
– It outlines fundamental human rights.
– It clarifies the responsibilities of its citizens
– It inspires and provides a country with clear vision on which way the country should move.
11. (a) What is a parliamentary Bill?
. (b) Describe the various stages through which a bill is passed in parliament before it becomes
law
ANSWERS
A. - it is a proposal for new law or a proposal to change an existing law that is presented for
debate before parliament
B. - The first reading when it is introduced in parliament
- The second reading: the general merits of the bill are considered
- The committee stage: which considers the bill line by line proposing amendments and the
committee reports to the legislature
- Third reading: debates at which the bill as amended is considered in its entirety

12. (a) What is trade?

(b) Explain the challenges associated with trade.
ANSWERS
A. - Trade is the selling and buying of goods and services
B. - Poor transport and communication e.g. poor roads and communication networks.
- Unfair competition e.g. where large companies can produce goods on a very large scale and
sell them cheaply making it impossible for smaller companies to compete.
- Poor quality of products. Goods imported from cheaply are often of poor quality.
- Counterfeit products can have very negative effects on the income and reputation of the
original products.
13. Study the picture of an eagle below found on some of our symbols of national identity and
answer the questions that follow

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A. What type of an eagle is shown above?
B. Mention two symbols of the national identity on which the above picture is found.
C. Write the words of line number three in the third verse of the National Anthem which refers
to the eagle.
D. State three ways by which citizens show respect towards symbols of national identity.
E. Give two reasons why it is very important for an individual to belong to a nation.
F. What does the eagle as a symbol of national identity represent?
A. - Fish eagle
B. - National flag
- coat of arms
C. - Like a noble eagle in its flight
D. - they stand still when singing the national anthem
- they carry the national flag when representing the country
- they sing the national anthem on national gatherings
- they use the coat of arm on national documents
` E. - To be protected the nation.
- To enjoy the rights of citizenship.
F - The conquest of freedom and nation’s hope for the future

14. Study the diagram below of the Coat of Arms and answer the questions that follow.

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A. What is the importance of the coat of Arms?
B. Where is it used?
C. What do the hole and the pick on the coat of Arms stand for?
D. What does the zebra symbolise?
E. Identify the features that is found on the coat of Arms and also on the Zambian flag.
F. Explain the meaning of the black and white wavy lines on the coat of Arms.
G. Apart from the zebra which features represent Zambia’s natural resources?
ANSWERS
A. - It is the symbol of the national identity.
B. - On government documents as a head
- on government billboards
- on high official government ranking
C. - The country’s economic backbone e.g. agriculture and mining.
D. - Wildlife resources
E. - Fish eagle
F. - The wavy lines is a representation of Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River with the white
water cascading over black rock.
G. -maize cob

14. . Study the map below and answer the questions that follow.

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A. Mention the first capital of Northern Rhodesia located at A,
B. Why was the capital moved to site B in 1935?
C. Which British private company built the rail line shown on the map?
D. Identify two ways in which the company mentioned in question C managed to get mineral
royalties from African chiefs.
E. What was the aim of the welfare society which was formed at a place marked C?
F. The British government took over the administration of Northern Rhodesia in 1924. State
any two features of colonial rule.
G. In 1957, a federation joint project was built at the area marked D. what was the major aim
of this project to Northern Rhodesia (Zambia) and southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe)?
ANSWERS
A. - Kalomo
B. - Because Lusaka was a central place
C. - British South African Company (BSAC).
D. - Agreements
- treaties
– concession
E. - To fight colonialism.
F. - Land was reserved for white ownership along the line of railway.
– local people had to pay taxes to the British government high paying jobs were reserved for
white people,
- local people were not allowed to own any form of business.
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- Use of force to maintain control or put down rebellion
- use of traditional authority figures
-denial of rights
- deprives people self-governance
-dependency on the colonizer
G. - The Kariba dam which was meant to generate electricity

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