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Grade 12 Civics entrance exam, 2008 E.C. (2016)

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Question 1

Which of the following is true about Ethiopia?

  1. A.It was one of the following members of the world trade organization.
  2. B.It joined the League of Nations when most of the African countries were under colon.
  3. C.It sent peacekeeping force to South Korea immediately after the First World War.
  4. D.It becomes the member of the United Nations before the Second World War.
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Answer: B It joined the League of Nations when most of the African countries were under colon.

Why

Ethiopia was admitted to the League of Nations in 1923, a time when virtually all other African territories were subjected to European colonial rule.

Question 2

Which of the following is correct about the council of constitutional inquiry?

  1. A.It examines constitutional disputes and submits recommendations to the house of the federation.
  2. B.It has the power to make decisions on matters of constitutional disputes.
  3. C.It is established by a law enacted by the house of the federation.
  4. D.It undertakes its activities under the supervision of the council of ministers.
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Answer: A It examines constitutional disputes and submits recommendations to the house of the federation.

Why

Under Articles 82–84 of the FDRE Constitution, the Council of Constitutional Inquiry investigates constitutional disputes and presents its recommendations to the House of Federation, which holds the final power of constitutional interpretation.

Question 3

Which of the following country is considered as a model parliamentary democracy?

  1. A.United Kingdom.
  2. B.South Korea.
  3. C.Russia Federation.
  4. D.United States of America.
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Answer: A United Kingdom.

Why

The United Kingdom, home of the Westminster system, is historically regarded as the classic model and 'mother' of parliamentary democracy.

Question 4

Which of the following is a democratic right?

  1. A.Rights to life and liberty.
  2. B.Freedom of religion and belief.
  3. C.Rights of assembly and demonstration.
  4. D.The right to the security of person.
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Answer: C Rights of assembly and demonstration.

Why

In Chapter 3 of the FDRE Constitution, the right of assembly and demonstration is categorized as a Democratic Right (Article 30), whereas the rights to life, liberty, and religious freedom are classified under Human Rights.

Question 5

One of the following indicates the importance of a democracy system which one is it?

  1. A.It upholds absolute equality among citizens.
  2. B.It gives people's representatives unlimited political power.
  3. C.It allows citizens to have a little participation in policy debate.
  4. D.It promotes economic, cultural and political equality.
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Answer: D It promotes economic, cultural and political equality.

Why

Democracy seeks to create an egalitarian society by promoting political, social, economic, and cultural equality, while rejecting unlimited power or absolute sameness.

Question 6

Direct democracy can be:

  1. A.Used to pass proclamation in parliamentary system.
  2. B.Practiced to make important decisions through a referendum.
  3. C.Considered as a modern from of democracy widely practiced all over the world.
  4. D.Easily practiced in small countries in the process of policy making.
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Answer: B Practiced to make important decisions through a referendum.

Why

Direct democracy is exercised when citizens directly vote on specific laws or public issues, such as through a referendum or initiative.

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