CANDIDATE’S NAME: ……………………………………………………… CLASS……………

GRANDVIEW ACADEMY
OPEN BOOK TEST
SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT
GRADE 9

CIVICS 2218
MARCH 2020

2 HOURS 100 MARKS

INSTRUCTIONS
i. There are three sections in this paper
ii. Attempt all the questions in the spaces provided within the time frame given above
iii. The work should submitted upon the opening of the school
 SECTION A

1. Zambia’s Second Tripartite elections were held in 2006. Tripartite elections are held when
choosing the ……
A. Councillor, Chairperson and Mayor
B. Councillor Member of Parliament and Mayor
C. President, Councillor and Mayor
D. President, Member of Parliament and Councillor
2. The ……… is a prominent feature found on both the Coat of Arms and the National Flag
symbolizing the country’s freedom and ability to meet its challenges.
A. Black colour
B. Eagle
C. Motto
D. Red colour
3. A …………….. constitution is one in which most of the rules and regulations are embraced
in a single formal instrument.
A. Flexible
B. Rigid
C. Unwritten
D. Written
4. The Zambian Constitution opens with an introduction which states that we, the people of
Zambia by our representatives, assembled in our parliament…… do hereby enact and give
to ourselves this constitution”. This introduction is called …….
A. Directive
B. Preamble
C. Principle
D. Statute
5. ……….. is the amount of goods allowed in and out of the country by the Government
within a given period.
A. Commission
B. Duty
C. Quotas
 D. Tariffs
6. In Zambia magistrates preside only in ……
A. High courts
B. Industrial Relations court.
C. Subordinate courts
D. Supreme courts
7. One of the aims of Civic Education is to guide and encourage all citizens to have self-
respect, respect for others as well as …..
A. Knowing one’s past heritage and understand the future
B. Taking care of one’s self and family
C. Understanding the spiritual and moral values of human beings
D. Valuing humanity and dignity in all ways possible
8. The coalition government between the United National Independent Party (UNIP) and the
African National Congress (ANC) was made …….
A. 1959
B. 1960
C. 1961
D. 1962
9. On 24th October 1964, Zambia was declared a sovereign nation. This means that she is
…….
A. Economically controlled by another country
B. Politically neutral
C. Politically controlled by another country
D. Independent and be able to make her own decisions
10. When did independent Zambia celebrate her golden jubilee
A. 2011
B. 2012
C. 2013
D. 2014
 SECTION B

1. Study the picture of an eagle below found on some of our symbols of the national identity
and answer the questions that follow.

(a) What type of eagle is shown above?

………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(b) Identify two national symbols of the national identity on which the above picture is
shown.
i. ……………………………………………………………………………
ii. ………………………………………………………………………… [2]
(c) Write the words in of the line number three in the third verse of the National
Anthem which refers to the Eagle
………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(d) State three ways in which Zambians show respect towards symbols of the national
identity
i. …………………………………………………………………………..
ii. …………………………………………………………………………..
iii. …………………………………………………………………………. [3]
(e) State any two values of our Zambian National symbols
i. …………………………………………………………………………..
ii. …………………………………………………………………………. [2]
(f) What does the eagle as a symbol of the national identity represent?
…………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
[Total: 10 marks]
 SECTION C

Answer all the essay questions in this section in the spaces provided

1. Define the term separation of powers. describe the benefits of the Judiciary operating as
an independent organ of government [2:8]

2. What are Human Rights? Describe ways that lead to the violation of human rights [2:8]

3. Define the term chain of distribution. What are the functions of a sole trader? [4:8]
 Answer sheet for section C

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