Tewodros II Higher Education Preparatory and Secondary School

Civic and Ethical Education Questions for Discussion (for Grade 12 Students)
General instruction: CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER FOR THE FOLLOWING
QUESTIONS.

1. Which of the following is the rationale for adopting the Agricultural Development Led-
Industrialization (ADLI) development strategy in Ethiopia? Because;
A. The industry is not important to create job opportunities for the youth.
B. The industry sector is capital intensive; therefore, first the agricultural sector should
produce the initial capital for the development of the industry.
C. The agricultural sector is the only way to ensure the development of the country.
D. The agricultural sector is capital intensive; therefore, first the industry sector should
produce the initial capital for the development of the agriculture.
2. Which of the following is a basic requirement to employ negotiation as a conflict resolution
mechanism?
A. There should be a neutral third party to solve the problem.
B. Conflicting parties should submit the case to a court.
C. Conflicting parties should have a civilized behavior to solve their problem by
themselves.
D. Conflicting parties should have a civilized behavior and submit to an arbitrator.
3. The prevalence of rule of men in one’s country would imply;
A. The prevalence of justice and equality.
B. Strong check and balance system.
C. Suppression of human and democratic rights.
D. The presence of an independent judiciary body.
4. Which of the following is incorrect about truth, myth and knowledge?
A. Truth is what people generally accept.
B. Myths are not scientific, it is what people would tell or believe.
C. Knowledge is based on empirical evidences.
D. Truth is fact or information about something.
5. Which of the following is not security or political rationale for sending Ethiopian
peacekeeping missions in different parts of the world? Because;
A. Ethiopia acknowledges that its peace and security is interwined with the peace and
security of neighboring countries and other countries.
B. Participation in international peacekeeping enhances its regional and international
influence.
C. Participation in international peacekeeping gives significant economic benefits at the
individual level to the personnel involved.
D. Diplomatic and foreign relations leverage that peacekeeping contributions would help in
pursuing its foreign policy objectives.

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6. Which of the following is wrong about Ethiopia’s foreign and diplomatic relations?
A. Ethiopia’s modern foreign relation is started after the Adwa victory.
B. Ethiopia hosts many regional and international organizations.
C. Ethiopia has no role for the decolonization of African states from the yoke of
colonialism.
D. Ethiopia has a key role for the establishment and promotion of global peace and security.
7. Which of the following is not a manifestation of participation in civic affairs?
A. Joining a campaign to stop violence against women.
B. Participating at town or village level sanitation program.
C. Raising funds to help elders and orphaned children’s.
D. Raising funds for one’s political party.
8. What is the impact of HIV/AIDS on the growth and development of countries? It (s);
A. Mainly affects the productive sections of the society.
B. Mainly affects children and elders.
C. Mainly affects only people from developing countries.
D. Effect is higher than any other diseases.
9. Which of the following is an attribute of a good citizen? He/she;
A. Has a tendency to negate diversity.
B. Shows disregard for national unity and national symbols.
C. Develops and shows a sense of responsibility.
D. Has the habit of dependency.
10. Which of the following is not a standard required from a professional worker at his/her work
place?
A. Ensuring confidentiality for issues that should be kept secret.
B. Developing harmonious relationship and team-spirit with co-workers.
C. Ensuring accountability and transparency.
D. Using work time and other resources for personal benefit.
11. Which of the following is incorrect about the nature of human rights?
A. They are neither given nor be denied by government.
B. They are relative from one state to another state.
C. Government has the responsibility to protect and guarantee them.
D. They are universal and inviolable.
12. What is the name given for people who believe that “a particular set of customs, values and
norms can only be understood and evaluated within the context of that culture”?

A. Ethnocentrists C. Multiculturalists
B. Cultural relativists D. Universalists

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13. All of the followings are parts of the society that needs a special treatment of every citizen,
except.

A. Orphaned children C. Street children

B. HIV/AIDS patients D. Public officials

14. A type of corruption which is manifested by an act of using money placed in one’s care for
the benefit of oneself is;

A. Bribery C. Embezzlement
B. Abuse of power D. Nepotism

15. Which of the following is an element of due process of law that states “an arrested person
has the right to write a petition to the court stating that the arrest is illegal and he/she should
be released”?

A. Impartial tribunal C. The right to counsel

B. The right to appeal D. Habeas Corpus

16. Which of the following is wrong about the effects of corruption in one country?
A. It degrades public confidence and trust.
B. It undermines the flow of investment.
C. It enhances the provision of social services to citizens.
D. It undermines the rule of law.
17. Which of the following is not a manifestation of patriotism in the modern sense?
A. Applying tolerance
B. Fighting corruption
C. Developing the habit of hard working
D. Suppressing the rights of others
18. Which of the following is the common jurisdiction of the federal and regional governments
in Ethiopia?
A. Conducting foreign relations.
B. Establishing and administering the federal police force.
C. Levying and collecting customs and taxes.
D. Administering the national defense force.
19. The money that a member of an insurance company pays to the company is;

A. Interest C. Loan
B. Deposit D. Premium

20. Which principle of the free market supports the argument, “countries should produce
products which bear a minimum cost and should not that product that costs more”?

A. Comparative advantage B. Global well-fare

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 C. Sustainable development D. Distributive justice

21. Which of the following refers an act performed by people who are unwilling to pay a fair
share of tax?

A. Tax avoidance C. Tax reduction

B. Tax evasion D. Tax increase

22. An approval of international conventions by the legislative body after a country officially
recognizes as important and to include in its laws is;

A. Domestication C. Ratification
B. Publication D. Localization

23. Which of the following is incorrect about the impact of HIV/AIDS at individual level?
A. It increases household expenditures for medical expenses.
B. Social stigma and discrimination.
C. Loss of the productive sections of the society.
D. It may cause loss of income of the patient.
24. An attitude that some professions are left only for females and some cannot be done by
females is;

A. Professionalism C. Job satisfaction

B. Absenteeism D. Sexism

25. Which of the following is a negative impact of globalization on developing countries?

A. It threatens the sovereignty of developing countries.
B. An access to cheaper goods and services.
C. Transfer of knowledge and technology.
D. An opportunity to get foreign exchanges by involving in the global market.
26. Which of the following theories ethics judges the morality of an action based on its
consequence and the greatest happiness principle?

A. The divine command theory C. Kant’s moral theory

B. The theory of utilitarianism D. The justice theory

27. Which of the following is the quality of an assertive person?

A. He she looks others down.
B. He/she has an inferiority complex.
C. He/she behaves confidently and without being frightened.
D. He/she relies on others excessively.

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28. Which of the following is wrong about saving and its purposes?
A. It is important to execute our social obligations.
B. It is all about avoiding consumption from our income.
C. Time, money and other resources are things that can be saved.
D. It is important to cover expenses during emergency cases.
29. A leader who is adaptable, flexible, resourceful and multi-talented or all-rounded is a;

A. Realistic C. Planner
B. Motivator D. Versatile

30. Which of the following is correct about the scientific theory of truth?
A. Truth is what is true for a given society.
B. Truth is measured by its usefulness or utility to the society.
C. Truth is dependent on objective facts and it remains similar for everyone.
D. Truth is what is dynamic, practical and measurable.
31. Which of the following is an organization that Ethiopia is not a founding member?
A. United Nations
B. Organization of African Unity
C. League of Nations
D. Inter-Governmental Authority for Development
32. “A democratic election should be carried in a fair manner.” What is the implication of this
democratic election principle?
A. All political parties running for an election should get equal seats.
B. The election should be carried out at a fixed time interval and votes should be casted
publicly.
C. An election should include all eligible voters and equal weights should be assigned for all
votes casted.
D. Political parties should have an access to media and the election should be performed in
front of impartial observers.
33. “It is clear that globalization is negatively affecting many developing countries. It has made
those developing countries to be poorer and poorer, while developed countries are getting
richer and richer.” What solutions should be sought by developing countries for such kinds of
problems?
A. Increasing an import of luxury goods.
B. Closing their doors for international markets.
C. Using imports at the expense of domestic manufacturers.
D. Supporting and promoting domestic manufacturers.
34. Which of the following is correct about gender equality and inequality in Ethiopia?
A. Gender inequality is a natural phenomenon and it cannot be reversed.
B. Affirmative action is a measure to maintain female domination over males.

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 C. Gender inequality is socially and politically constructed and affirmative action is
important to ensure equality.
D. Gender equality is completely assured and affirmative action is no more important in the
country.

35. That last twenty years for Ethiopia and Eritrea was the period of “no peace, no war.” What
is the implication of this statement?
A. Both countries were fully engaged in a full-scale or conventional war.
B. Their relation was characterized by mutual peace and stability in the Horn of Africa.
C. Proxy war and mutual instability characterizes their relationship in the last two decades
D. Active political and economic engagement characterizes their relationship in the last two
decades.
36. Which of the following is wrong about traditional and modern saving institutions in
Ethiopia?
A. The working of Idir is more similar to insurances than banks.
B. Banks assumes an interest for depositors and from borrowers.
C. In Iqub, members are expected to pay a weekly or monthly interest.
D. Banks are liberal, since customers are free to withdraw their deposits based on their
interest.
37. Which of the following is an extravagant practice that might affect saving in Ethiopia?
A. Using locally produced products
B. Minimizing expenses for wedding and funeral ceremonies
C. Using imported luxury goods
D. Using budget plan for monthly expenses
38. Which of the following is an instrument used to bring an end for the stalemate between
Ethiopia and Eritrea and achieve the current Ethio-Eritrea agreement and friendship?

A. Propaganda C. Coercion
B. Diplomacy D. War

39. Which of the following is a static and non-negotiable national interest of every state?
A. Addressing social and economic demands of their citizens.
B. An interest of promoting and extending their ideology over other countries.
C. An interest of controlling the international system according their plan.
D. Ensuring or maintaining their territorial integrity or survival.
40. Which of the following is wrong about Ethiopia’s argument regarding the construction of
the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and its benefits for Egypt and Sudan?

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A. The construction of the dam will benefit Egypt through reducing excessive evaporation
and silt accumulation at the Aswan High dam.
B. The past colonial agreements were against the interest of Ethiopia, but today, Ethiopia
has a full right to undertake any development projects based on an absolute sovereignty
principle
C. The construction of the dam will benefit the Sudan, since it will help to reduce flooding
in the Sudan.
D. Generation of hydroelectric power by the dam will help to sell energy for the Sudan, and
will promote mutual benefits.