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Grade 12 Civics entrance exam, 2009 E.C. (2017)

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Question 1

Which of the following is a basic characteristic of a limited government?

  1. A.The government limits the power of the people.
  2. B.The state structure institutes checks and balance.
  3. C.The president can exercise arbitrary authority.
  4. D.The parliament will monopolize state authority.
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Answer: B The state structure institutes checks and balance.

Why

A limited government is constrained by constitutional principles such as the separation of powers and a system of checks and balances to prevent the abuse of power.

Question 2

What is the best mechanism to develop the habit of saving?

  1. A.consume one's income at once
  2. B.Maximization extravagant purchase.
  3. C.Limit interest to one's income.
  4. D.Spend more money than one earns.
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Answer: C Limit interest to one's income.

Why

Developing a habit of saving requires living within one's means by limiting one's spending and desires to the available income, rather than overspending.

Question 3

Which of the following is correct about the Ethiopian constitution and other laws?

  1. A.Ordinary laws have equal authority to the constitution.
  2. B.Both of them follow similar.
  3. C.The constitution is the will of the people's representatives.
  4. D.The constitution formulates general principles and policies.
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Answer: D The constitution formulates general principles and policies.

Why

A constitution is the supreme law that outlines fundamental principles, structure of government, and broad policies, while ordinary laws provide specific and detailed rules.

Question 4

Which of the following is essential in fulfilling ones duties?

  1. A.Avoiding responsibility for fear of failure.
  2. B.Evading sacrifice for the collective good.
  3. C.Readiness to die in defense of one's country.
  4. D.Strength to give priority to ones self- interest.
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Answer: C Readiness to die in defense of one's country.

Why

Defending one's country and readiness to make sacrifices for national sovereignty are fundamental civic duties of citizens.

Question 5

The right not to be discriminated because of one's age, race, sex, ability , political view or any other status is termed as,

  1. A.Unity
  2. B.freedom
  3. C.diversity
  4. D.equality
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Answer: D equality

Why

Equality entails that all persons are entitled to equal protection without any discrimination based on race, sex, age, ability, or other status.

Question 6

The right to liberty is an example of

  1. A.Human rights
  2. B.Political rights
  3. C.economic rights
  4. D.democratic rights
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Answer: A Human rights

Why

In the FDRE Constitution (Articles 14 and 17), the right to liberty is classified under Part One of Chapter Three as a fundamental human right.

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