CIVIC EDUCATION TEST X

SECTION A – 10 MARKS; Multiple Choice

1. The giving up of citizenship and taking oath of allegiance to the country one intends to become a
citizen is known as…………..
A) Marriage B) Principle of declaration C) Renunciation D) Rule of residence

2. …………………………is an example of the over the counter substance.

A) Cocaine B) Dagger C) Heroine D) Piriton

3. Taking something often that your body does NOT need and for wrong reasons is referred to as . . .
A) Drug tolerance B) Substance abuse C) Psychological addiction D) Psychological addition

4. Which of the following is not a characteristic of good governance?

A) Political intolerance B) Citizen Participation C) Respect for human rights D) Separation of
powers.

5. What was the name of the chairperson for the commission that came up with the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights (UDHR).
A) Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt B) Mr Franklin Delano Roosevelt
C) Mr William Wilberforce D) Mrs Margaret Thatcher

6. Which statement below best describes election rigging?

A) Offer regular opportunities for people to change government
B) Being involved in bribery, fights, cheating during elections
C) Political rallies, indoor meetings, door to door, canvassing, use of posters and wearing T-shirts with
campaign messages
D) Verification of results and resolving election related disputes and complaints

7. Explain the importance of a referendum.

A) It makes the opposition to be voted into power B) It allows those in power to continue ruling
C) It allows citizen participation in law making D) It brings a unitary government

8. Mr Zulu is a Principal at Apex Medical School, he was offered Five Thousand Kwacha (K5, 000) bribe
by Miss Chola so that he can give a place to her daughter in the institution. What should Mr Zulu do as a
responsible citizen?
A) Ask her to add on the amount B) Accept the money and offer her a place
C) Accept the money but deny her a place D) Report her to relevant authorities

9. A 25 year old man married his niece Jane who was 20 years old. The man was reported to the Victim
Support Unit (VSU) by Jane’s mother. What case was the man charged with?
A) Defilement B) incest C) indecent assault D) rape case

10. Which quality of a good citizen states that one should be willing to attempt several times in order to
accomplish worthwhile goals?
A) Courage B) Conscience C) Patriotism D) Perseverance

SECTION B – 25 MARKS

11. Identify the recommendations of each of the following constitutional review commissions;
a) Mvunga Constitutional Review Commission.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) Chona Constitutional Review Commission
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
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12. An alien is ………

13. Mention any (ONE) Commercial bank found in Zambia.
14. Mention two documents that a voter needs in order to vote in the general elections.
15. The strength of any alcoholic beverage depends on the percentage concentrate of a chemical known as

16. Nicotine, carbon monoxide and tar are dangerous substances that are found in……………..

17. A constitution that is based on the conventions, traditions and customs of the society is said to be
………………………….

18. The government which is legitimate, competent, accountable and respects human rights and rule of law
is called………………………………………………

19. Substances found in household products such as glue, paint, nail polish e.t.c are called……

20. What type of corruption is widely practiced in Zambia and usually involves small payments?
………………………………

21. The street names for the drug known as……………………….are coke, charlie, snow lady and dust.

22. Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) is a government institution. True or False?

23. What is the name of the document which stipulates how the property of the dead shall be
shared?

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