ADMISSION

NUMBER

DATE

MONTHLY TEST - OCTOBER 2022

GRADE 9 (EDEXCEL)

GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

Duration : 2 periods

Instructions

 Use black ink or ball-point pen.

 Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your candidate number.
 Answer all questions.
 Answer the questions in the spaces provided.
- there may be more space than you need.

Information

 The total mark for this paper is 50.

 The marks for each question are shown in brackets.
-Use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
Advice

 Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.

 Try to answer every question.
 Check your answers if you have time at the end.

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Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mind about an
answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .

1. Select the correct answer for each question.

1. A group of elected people who make laws for their country is called;
A a collaboration
B Parliament
C Entrepreneurship
D Judiciary

2. A multi- party system paired with political tolerance is a characteristic of

A an absolute monarchy
B a democracy
C a totalitarian regime
D an authoritarian regime

3. Which country voted for a referendum in 2016 to leave the European Union?
A Scotland
B Ireland
C United Kingdom
D Poland

4. A 'nation state' is;

A a country that has a permanent population, defined territory and government.
B a country where the population has language, culture and heritage in common.
C a country where the population has religion, surnames and food items in common.
D a government that has sovereignty over an area of territory and the people within
it.

5. “Government of the people, by the people and for the people” is the definition of Democracy
given by
A George Bush.
B Abraham Lincoln.
C Mahatma Gandhi.
D Nelson Mandela.

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6. Which country is considered as one of the best Democratic countries in the world?
A North Korea
B United States of America
C Saudi Arabia
D Norway

7. A vote by all citizens on a specific topic is called;

A a ballot.
B a referendum.
C a memorandum.
D a no confidence motion.

8. Which of the following is considered as a Greek City State?

A Sumatra
B Paris
C Venice
D Athens

9. The best example for a modern-day direct democracy;

A Sri Lanka
B United Kingdom
C China
D Switzerland

10. What is the best pair of examples for a constitutional monarchy and an absolute monarchy?
A United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia
B Sri Lanka and Morocco
C Norway and India
D United States of America and Denmark

11. Which of the following is considered as a non-nation state?

A France
B Japan
C Holy Sea
D Russia

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12. Select the correct set of features that describes Autocracies;
A rule of law, freedom to vote and voice opinions, multi-party system.
B one leader and no opposition, less liberal and more strict, tight control over the
population.
C corruptions in elections, media is controlled, respect for human rights.
D lack of freedom of speech, regular and fair elections, independence of the judiciary.

(12 marks)
[Total for Question 1 = 12 marks]

2. What is meant by Democracy and what are the two types of Democracies?
Briefly explain the difference between them.
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[Total for Question 2 = 6 marks]

3. Name six key features/ characteristics of a Democratic society and briefly explain two of them.
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[Total for Question 3 = 6 marks]

4. What are the elements of statehood according to the Montevideo Convention?

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[Total for Question 4 = 4 marks]

5. Briefly explain what is meant by a ‘Nation State’ and name three best examples.
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[Total for Question 5 = 4 marks]
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6. “Democracies are always effective.” Do you agree with this statement? Explain the reasons for
your opinion.
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[Total for Question 6 = 9 marks]
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7. “Globalization has become a challenge to the sovereignty of nation states.”
Examine the arguments for and against this statement.
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[Total for Question 7 = 9 marks]
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