AFRICAN VISION OF HOPE SECONDARY SCHOOL
GRADE 12 CIVIC EDUCATION MOCK EXAM
MARKS: 100
DURATION: 2 HOURS MINUTES
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so
Remember to write your exam number and names on the answer sheet
The paper comprises of 3 section. Answer according to the instruction in
each section
SECTION A: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS (20 MARKS)
1. The body of representatives drawn from a across section of society in a country with
varying views to discuss constitutional issues is referred to as ……….assembly
A. Conference
B. Constituency
C. Constituent
D. Constitutional
2. What does the concept rule of law mean?
A. Government leaders not answerable to anyone
B. Government leaders accountable to the appointing authorities
C. There should be discriminatory application of the law
D. Governing the country in accordance with the constitution and other laws of the land.
3. Which characteristics of elections in good governance allows stakeholders to criticize the
government in constructive ways and offer alternative suggestions for improved governance
A. Competitive
B. Decisive
C. Inclusive
D. Periodic
4. Which of the following is not based on moral aspects of citizenship?
A. Adhering to morals
B. Paying income tax
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C. Supporting a family
D. Taking care of oneself and others
5. Which statement below best explains culture relativism? It …………
A. Depicts false beliefs about a group of people which is not based on facts
B. Helps to promote acceptance of all culture values and better co-existence in Zambia
C. Is divisive and leads to some culture being misunderstood and disregarded
D. Is unreasonable dislike of a particular group of people people
6. Manda took a substance which made him start crawling on Luangwa Bridge imagining
that it was a small foot bridge and was laughing uncontrollably. The substance Manda must have
taken was …………
A. Depressants
B. Hallucinogens
C. Narcotics
D. Stimulants
7. The type of learning in which a child learns by imitating the behavior of its family
members and friends or on television from the character portrayed in the films is called
…………
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Non-formal
D. Technical
8. Mrs. Kalonga, a social worker from the Human Rights Commission, visited Mandada
community and explained to the people that Human Rights are absolute and undeniable. Which
feature of human rights explains the above statement?
A. Inalienable
B. Indivisible
C. Inherent
D. Universal
9. When did the United Nations make a declaration on the elimination of all forms of
discrimination against women?
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A. 1966
B. 1967
C. 1979
D. 1984
10. Which of the following statements explains the concept “Civil Society”?
A. An arena of interaction which operates among family, private sector and state
B. Governmental institutions formed to Influence community policy and decisions on a
particular subject.
C. Non-governmental organization and individuals who make it their business to promote
and defend good governance
D. Voluntary association of people who share common values and wish to form a
government
11. A type of economic system in which decision making is distributed among various
economic agents or localized within production units is referred to as……….
A. Centralized planning
B. Decentralized planning
C. Economic development
D. Fiscal discipline
12. Which of the following is not a factor that hinders the administration of justice?
A. Corruption
B. Incompetence
C. Media
D. Political influence
13. Why is burden of proof essential in the legal system?
A. For a classification of a crime by a judge
B. To allow the prosecution to prove the offender beyond doubts
C. To protect the criminals for prosecution
D. To protect the prosecution system
14. Which provision in the united convention on the rights of a child (UNCRC) requires the
government to assist the child to get back the identity that has been unlawfully taken away?
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A. Basic health and welfare
B. Civil rights and freedoms
C. Family environment and care
D. Leisure and culture activities
15. A voidable marriage that is initially valid. But later invalidated by the courts of law.
Which of the following conditions may lead invalidation of a marriage in the courts of law.
A. If the child born is not the husband’s
B. If the man is under 21 years old
C. Lack of parental consent
D. Non publications of bans in church
16. Masauso, a dependent to the late Mr. Longa was given unreasonable small share of the
estate. What step should be taken to address this problem? He should………
A. Give away the portion to the state
B. Give the remaining share to the relatives
C. Share the potion to the spouse and children
D. Take his case to the court of law
17. What is the condition of life which is limited by malnutrition, illiteracy, disease, high
infant mortality and low life expectancy called?
A. Absolute poverty
B. Human condition
C. Poverty datum
D. Relative poverty
18. Which of the following is NOT a strategy for poverty alleviation?
A. Improving education and health services
B. Increasing access to safe water and sanitation
C. Promoting rural electrification
D. Promoting loitering in health centers
19. The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has been discouraging
mourners from wrapping plastics on flowers put on graves because plastics are ………
A. Bio degradable
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B. Good for the environment
C. Non bio-degradable
D. Organic substances
20. Why is the world referred to as a global village? This is because………
A. All nations and people freely interact and depend on each other
B. Each nations welfare depends on the decisions of other nations
C. Each nations well-being depends on the goods of other nations
D. The developed nations give aid to less developed nations
SECTION B: (40 MARKS) There are five questions in this section. Answer all the
questions.
1. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
A constitution is a system of laws, customs and principals usually written down, according to
which a country is organized or governed. It is the supreme law of the land to which all laws are
subordinate. A constitution should command respect, loyalty, obedience and confidence because
citizens are involved in its formulation.
a) Explain the concept constitution (1 mark)
b) A constitution in which most of its provisions or contents are documented in a single
formal instrument is called a …………. Constitution (1 mark)
c) Mention any TWO countries whose constitutions are rigid (2 marks)
d) What type of constitution can easily be adaptable to changing conditions of society and
can be bent to meet national emergencies (1 mark)
e) Through which method can the bill of rights in the Zambian constitution be amended? (1
mark)
f) State any two reasons why a constitution is important (2 marks)
(8 marks)
2. Culture includes all aspects of the people’s way of life such as the food they eat, the clothes
they wear and the type of clothing they live in.
a) What is cultural heterogeneity? (2 marks)
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b) Explain any THREE characteristics of culture (6 marks )
(8 marks)
3. a) Explain the concept “corruption” (2 marks)
b) According to the Anti-Corruption Commission, what are the TWO main causes of
corruption? (2 marks)
c) Which type of corruption is mainly used in awarding of government contracts to
companies? (1 mark)
d) State THREE objectives of the transparency international Zambia in its fight against
corruption (3 marks)
(8 marks)
4. Explain the role of the media in governance (8 marks)
(8 marks)
5. In most churches in Zambia a notice is given off of the impending marriage through what is
called marriage banns?
a) What are marriage banns? (2 marks)
b) Outline any THREE requirements for entering into customary marriage (3 marks)
c) Give any THREE reasons that may lead to divorce in a statutory marriage (3 marks)
(8 marks)
SECTION C: ESAAY QUESTIONS (40 MARKS)
This section consists of five essay questions. Answer any TWO questions.
1. What is development planning? Explain the levels of planning. Access the factors that govern
a good development plan (2:8:10)
2. Explain the concept of family. Describe the elements of family law. (2:18)
3. Why are elections important in good governance? Explain the characteristics of elections in
good governance (12:8)
4. Identify the relationship between culture and democracy. Describe types of culture. (2:18)
5. Analyze the negative effects of conflict. Explain how a culture of peace be created (14:6)
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