CHENCHEN PRIMARY SCHOOL

Grade eight citizenship second semester model examination

Instruction:_ Choose the correct answer from the given alternative

Time Allowed-1 hour

Choose the correct answer of the following questions

1. ------- is often associated with bad habits.

A. Vice B. Moral virtue C. Ethics D. Honesty
2. Which one is an ethical decision making steps?
A. Identify the central ethical problem C. Identify stakeholders and their
interests
B. Evaluate each solution D. All
3. -------- is a field of study which is concerned with what is good or bad, right or
wrong action.
A. Generosity B. Honesty C. Ethics D. Courage
4. Which one is not telling lies?
A. Prudence B. Honesty C. Compassion D. Generosity.
5. --------is the ability to make sound decision in order to avoid danger or risk.
A. Prudence B. Courage C. Honesty D. Moral virtue
6. The distribution of power among the constituent parts of a states is referred
to as
A. Government B. Constituent C. state structure D. Federalism
7. --------is a type of state structure characterized by power centralization.
A. Federal state B. Unitary state C. Confederal state D. All
8. Which one is the limitation of unitary state structure?
A. None recognition C. Miss use of power
B. Concentration of power D. All
9. ----------is a state structure that has at least two levels of government.
A. Unitary state B. Confederal state C. Federalism states D. A and C
10. In which article the power and function of regional government is stated?
A. Article 52 B. Article 51 C. Article 35 D. Article 25
11. Which one is not parliamentarian country?
A. India B. Japan C. Italy D. USA
12. --------is the features of parliamentary system?
A. The fusion of power C. Nominal head of state
B. Political homogeneity D. All
13. --------is the features of presidential system.
A. Process of impeachment C. A and B
B. Separation of power D. Nominal head of state

14. The imperial form of government was?

A. Monarchical C. centralized administration
B. Absolutist D. All
15. The first Ethiopian written constitution was in_____________
A. 1974 B. 1931 C. 1987 D. 1955
16. ---------is an abstract entity encompassing government sovereignty,
territory and population.
A. Constitution B. Tolerance C. State D. Government
17. Land redistribution to tiller in the
A. Imperial regime C. FDRE government
B. Derg regime D. All
18. --------Is the form of Government when a group of people or nations form an
alliance for common interest?
A. Federal state C. Confederal state
B. Unitary state D. All
19. Which one of the following are the functions of regional levels of
government?
A. Citizenship C. foreign policy
B. Immediate concerns to its own people D. National defines
20. The main goal of confederal state is-------------------
A. Culture unity measure C. Common defines
B. Communication links D. All
21. How many system of government are there?
 A. Three B. Four C. Two [Link]
22. The fundamental concepts of democracy is -----------------
A. Freedom B. Rule of Low C. Citizen Participation D. popular sovereignty.
23. In federal constitution the principle of secularism refers in
article_____________
A. 11 B. 25 C. 3 D. 5
24. -----------means that elections must be held at regular intervals.
A. A fair election C. A free election
B. Periodic election D. All
25. ----------is a key value of democracy that we require in our daily life.
A. Liberty B. Equality C. Justice D. Tolerance
26. ----------is the process to vote and decide who should lead himself or
herself.
A. Tolerance B. Justice C. Election D. Equality
27. All citizens of a state is a power source of Government authority
A. Election C. Civic participation
B. B. popular sovereignty D. Fair Election
28. --------- is a fundamental document or basic law of a country.
A. State B. Government C. Constitution D. constitutionalism

29. Among the following one is makes the law?

A. Legislative B. Executive C. Judiciary D. Government
30. Which one is difficult to change amending?
A. Flexible constitution C. constitutionalism
B. Riged constitution D. nominal constitution
31. Which one is the basic purpose of constitution?
A. Define the basic organs of Government C. Provides limits for Government
power
B. A base for nation building processes D. All
32. A way in which state power is exercised in accordance with the laws
embedded in the constitution known as
A. Rule of low B. Constitutionalism C. Constitution D. None
33. ---------is simple the process of changing or modifying a country’s
Constitution.
A. Written Constitution C. Amendment
B. Constitutionalism D. Law
34. Human Right is …………………………
A. Universal right B. Natural right
B. Fundamental right D. All
35. In UDHR Article 14-40 refers to________
A. Second generation right C. Third generation right

B. First generation right D. All

36. Among the following which one is solidarity right?
A. The right of life C. The right to power
B. Right to security D. The right to work
37. ---------a condition characterized by severe deprivation f basic human needs.
A. Human right B. Poverty C. Conflict D. Culture
38. The right of education is ……
A. Solidarity right C. Economic and social right
B. Civil and political right D. The right to life
39. ---------is an unavoidable part of our life.
A. Conflict C. Poverty
B. Conflict resolution D. displacement
40. ---------involves finding apositive solution to disagreement.
A. Conflict C. Conflict resolution
B. Peace building D. Tolerance
41. ---------is the process of talking directly to another person in order to
resolve a conflict.
A. Arbitration C. Litigation
B. Mediation D. Negotiation

42. Which one of the following conflict resolution method is more expensive and
requires more time and energy?
A. Litigation C. Arbitration
B. Mediation D. Negotiation
43. -------------is processes and activities used in resolving violent conflicts and
establishing peace.
A. Litigation C. Peace building
B. Arbitration D. Mediation
44. Which one of the following important of peace building?
A. Prevents conflicts from escalating C. Help safeguards lives and property
 B. Help create security D. All
45. Which one is Incorrect about conflict?
A. It is avoidable C. Unavoidable
B. Sometimes constructive D. can be resolved peacefully
46. Which one of the following is different from the others?
A. Mediation C. Yajoka
B. Arbitration D. Negotiation
47. -------must have neutrality, a promise not to take sides.
A. Arbitration C. Conflict
B. Negotiation D. Mediator
48. Formal method of resolving conflict in court in which the disputing parties
appear before a judge that is binding?
A. Negotiation C. Mediation
B. Arbitration D. Litigation
49. Among the following which one is not a mechanism of conflict resolution
method?
A. Jaarsumma C. Litigation
B. Mediation D. Negotiation
50. Which one of the diversity in life promotes mutual interest and cooperation
for the greater good?
A. Conflict resolution C. Languages
B. Tolerance D. Beliefs
51. Which one of the following is indigenous traditional conflict resolution
Institution?
A. Mediation B. Xeer C. Mada D. B and C
52. ---------is the Afars’ traditional conflict resolution methods
A. Yajoka B. Mada C. Xeer D. erk
53. Shimgilina and erk is widely used among the
people
A. Afar B. Somalis C. Amhara D. Oromia

54. Xeer is divided in two categories, these are

A. Mada and Jaarsa C. XeerGUud and XeerGaar
B. Xeer and Mada [Link]
55. The Ethiopia somalias have their own conflict resolution institution is known
as
 A. Xeer B. Mada C. Jaarsumma D. Yajoka
56. ---------is defined as the process by which an individual applies previously
acquired knowledge, skills and understanding to meet the demands of a new
situation.
A. Problem C. steps of problem solving
B. Problem- solving D. critical thinking
57. How many problem-solving steps are there?
A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Six
58. Which one is the first step of problem-solving?
A. Evaluate the outcome C. Implement the solution
B. Define the problem D. Select a solution
59. -----------is referred to as mental processing that leads to some action
consciously or unconsciously.
A. Decision – Making C. Critical thinking
B. Problem- Solving D. Validity
60. Decision making begins with
A. Identify the decision C. Take action
B. Weigh the evidence D. Evaluate outcome

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