ADDIS ABABA CITY ADIMINSTRATION KOLFE KERANIO SUB CITY

EDUCATION OFFICE GRADE 8CITIZENSHIP MODEL EXAMINATIONS IN

2016 E.C/2024 G.C
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INSTRACTION - READ THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS CAREFULLY AND
CHOOSE CORRECT ALTERNATIVE ANSWER FOR THE FOLLOWING
QUESTIONS.
1.The ability to make sound decision in order to avoid danger or risk is called
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A. Honesty B.Compassion C.Prudence D.Courage
2. One can not acquire moral virtue through ---------------------
A. Practice B. Naturally C. Learning D. Imitation
3.Which one of the following is an example of showing compassion ?
A. Understanding another personal feeling B. Helping someone in pain
C .Expressing appreciation to another person D. All are the answer
4.Which one of the following are the first steps of ethical decision making ?
A. Identify the central ethical problem
B.ldentify stakeholders and their interests
C. Find a possible solution to the dilemma D. Evaluate each solution
5.Which one of the following are deferent from others ?
A.Honsity B.Compassion C.Prudence D.Paying fair tax
6.An empathic understanding of another person feeling ,accompanied by
unselfishness or a desire to act on that person behalf is called -----------------
A. Courage B. Compassion C. Prudence D. Honesty
7.The importance of virtue ethics include that-----------------------------
A. It helps one to distinguish between right and wrong
B. It helps in finding out the true purpose of life
 C. It helps in building a positive approach to things D. All are answer
8.Which of the following are moral virtue include all except-----------------------
A. Fairness B. Paying fair tax C. Compassion D.Self discipline
9.The prudent person is-------------------------------------------
A. Take the time to think after making a decision
B. Recognize and learns from future mistake
C. Reflect on future mistake after acting
D. Take the time to think before making decision
10.Which of the following is not a way of participating in public government ?
A. Becoming of a member of association or clubs
B. Debate on issues of importance and concern
C. Showing apathy to issues of prime concern
D. Reading and writing about issues
11. Which article represent about the power and functions of regional government in FDRE
constitution?
A. Article 51 B. Article 74 C. Article 52 D. Article 39
12.What is the current system of government in USA ?
A. Parliamentary system B Presidential system C. Monarchal system D. military system
13.Countries with homogeneous society ----------------- state structure.
A. Unitary state structure B. Co-federal state structure C .Federal state structure D. All
14.All of the following are disadvantage of unitary state structure ,EXCEPT?
A. Miss use of power B.None recognition of local diversity
C. Concentration of power D.Equal access public service
15.Which one of the following are not feature of parliamentary system of
government?
A. Fusion of power B.Supererity of president
C.Political homogeneity D.Leadership of prime minster
16. which of the following are correct about monarchy?
A .Promoting feudalism B .Land redistribution
C .Introduce federalism D. All are correct
17. which of the following are not correct about Derg regime?
A. Adopted federal structure B. Replaced feudalism by socialism
C. Ended ancestral power
D. President was the commander in chief of national army
18.In Ethiopia, the emperor was the law maker, law enforcer and adjudicator in the
past. this forms of government is ---------------------
A. Military B. Socialist C. Monarchial D. Republican
19.Which of the following are not power and function of federal government?
A. Enact and enforce the regional constitution
B. Establish and administer federal police force
C. Formulate and implement foreign policy
D. Administer national defense
20.-------------is a political system in which the people hold supreme political power.
A. Anarchy B. Military dictatorship C. Monarchy D. Democracy
21.Which of the following is Not principles of democracy?
A. Respect for human rights B. The principles of secularism
 C. Single party system D. The principle of popular sovereignty
22.The democratic system is characterized by all EXECPT
A. Free ,fair periodic election B. Suprermacy of constitution
C. Absence of rule of law D. Popular sovereignty
23.Among the following which one is the fundamental principle of democracy ?
A. Popular sovereignty B. Free ,fair periodic election
C. Citizen participation D. All are answers
24.Among the following which one is values of democracy?
A. Tolerance B. Struggle for power C. Single party system D. Corruption
25.The most importance aspects of Secularism is ------------------------
A. Separation of government organs B. Fusion of government organs
C. Separation of state and religion D. Fusion of system of government
26.Which of the following is NOT principle of democracy ?
A .Respect for human rights B.Single party system
C. Principle of Secularism D.The principle of popular sovereignty
27.------------ Is values of democracy being fair ,impartial and providing equitable
service to the peoples of the country.
A .Liberty B. Tolerance C. Civility D.Justice
28.Yajoka is an indigenous institution found in -------------- society.
A. Oromo B. Sidama C. Gurague D. Kambata
29.A constitution to be rigid and flexible depend on --------------------
A. Government structure B. The complexity of amendment procedures
C. Implementations D.System of Government
30.The government organ of state which is responsible to interpret the law is :
A. The house of federation B. The executive branch of government
C. The legislative branch of government D. The judiary branch of government
31.-----------Is a form which requires simple procedures for amending the constitution.
A. Rigid constitution B.Flexible constitution C.Written constitution D. All
32.In F.D.R.E constitution women right is indicated on---------------
A. Article 79 B. Article 39 C. Article 35 D. Article 36
33.Which one of the following is the basic purpose of the constitution?
A.A base for nation building processes
B. Define the basic organs of government
C. Promotes the common good and national interest D. All are answer
34.The law of constitution are not practically implemented. these types of constitution
is --------------------------
A. Effective constitution B. Nominal constitution
C. Federal constitution D. Unitary constitution
35.-----------------Is a constitution concentrates all political power and authority in the
hands of a single central government.
A. Federal constitution B.Unitary constitution
C. Written constitution D. Rigid constitution
36.Which of the following are the importance of constitutionalism?
A. Enhance democratic system B. Promote equality before the law
C. Respect fundamental human right D. All are answer
37.Under F.D.R.E constitution ,constitutional amendment stated on----------
 A. Article 103 B. Article 105 C. Article 106 D. Article 52
38.Which constitution is contains in a single documents and contains the fundamental
principles and rules defines citizens rights and responsibilities?
A. Written constitution B. Flexible constitution
C. Rigid constitution D. Unwritten constitution
39.The government organs of the states which is responsible to create law is
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A. Legislative organs B. Executive organs
C. Judiciary organs D. The house of federation
40.Which of the following are an example of civil and political right?
A. The right to work B. The right to life
C. The right to social security D. The right to choose
41.In F.D.R.E constitution equality rights is indicated on--------------
A. Article 25 B. Article 35 C. Article 27 D .Article 39

42.Which of the following types of rights have describe as first generation rights?
A. Social and economic rights B. Cultural rights
C. Civil and political rights D. Equality right
43.All persons have the right to live in a clean and healthy environment .This right
known as ---------------
A. The right to life B. Liberty right C. Solidarity right D. Equality right
44.The Universal Declaration of Human Right(UDHR)considers----------------------is
fundamental right.
A. Solidarity right B. Fraternity right C. Equality right D. Liberty right
45.Among the following which one is the challenge of protecting human right in
Ethiopia?
A. Harmful traditional practice B.Child labor abuse
C. Weak institution D. All are answer
46.Which of the following are not harmful traditional practices against women human
rights?
A. Earlily marriage B. Wife inheritance C. Gender equality D. All
47.Which of the following does not fall under the human right categories of
economic, social and cultural rights?
A. The right to protection against unemployment B.T he right to power
C. The right to good living D. The right of work
48.-------------A cultural and social practice where by a widows required to marry a
male relative of her late husband, often his brother.
A. Intimidation B. Wife inheritance C. Child labor D. Food taboos
49.Peace building is:
A. The process intended to resolve conflict and prevents future conflict
B. Process of resolving conflict only after conflict happened
C. Involves only government institution
D. Process of resolving conflict only during occurrence of conflict
50.Which of the following are the importance of peace building ?
A .Peace building prevent conflict from escalating
B. Peace helps create security and stability
 C. Helps safeguard lives and properties D. All are answer
51.----------Is a process of talking directly to another person in order to resolve a
conflict or dispute in a peaceful manner.
A. Mediation B. Litigation C. Arbitration D. Negotiation
52.Which of the following is a formal method of conflict resolution mechanism?
A. Negotiation B. Mediation C. Litigation D. Arbitration
53.In which steps of critical thinking in decision making processes
actualization,practucal and implementation stage?
A. Choose among alternative B. Review your decision
C. Identify the decision D. Take action
54.Exploring the problem and understanding the source of the problem at stage
referrers----------
A. Define the problem \ B. Develop the alternative solution
C. Determine the root cause of the problem D. Take action
55.Which of the following are correctly matched the indigenous social institution for
solving conflict in the community of Ethiopia?
A. Oromia--------jaarsumma B. Somalis-----------mada'a
C. Afar--------------yajoka C. Guraghe----------xeer
56.Which of the following are the first stage for decision making ?
A. Define the problem B. Select solution
C. Evaluate the out come D. Implement the solution
57.Which of the following are the last step of problem solving model?
A. Select solution B. Implement the solution
C.Evalute the out come D. Develop alternatives solution
58.Which of the following are importance of critical thinking?
A. to be independent B. to be self direct
C. to synthesis thought D. All are answer
59.Which of the following are critical thinking skills in problem solving?
A. Comprehending and expressing B. Drawing reasonable conclusion
C. Assessing the credibility and self regulation D. All are answer
60.Steps of critical thinking in decision making processes begins with?
A. Identify the decision B. Identify the alternative
C. Gather relevant information D.Review your decision