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Grade 12 Civics entrance exam, 2010 E.C. (2018)

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Question 2

Which of the following statement is correct concerning the difference between a constitution and other laws?

  1. A.Ordinary laws in no way contradict a constitution.
  2. B.Both are considered as supreme laws of a country.
  3. C.The procedure of making them is quite similar.
  4. D.Constitution is normally drawn up by a parliament.
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Answer: A Ordinary laws in no way contradict a constitution.

Why

Due to constitutional supremacy, ordinary laws derive their validity from the constitution and cannot contradict or violate constitutional provisions. Unlike ordinary laws, constitutions require special amendment procedures and higher thresholds than regular parliamentary legislation.

Question 3

What is significance of knowledge to human being?

  1. A.It allows them destroy nature around them.
  2. B.It encourages them disregard religious teachings.
  3. C.It enables them make objective judgement.
  4. D.It make them realize the power of nature on them.
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Answer: C It enables them make objective judgement.

Why

Acquiring knowledge develops critical thinking and reasoning, which allows individuals to make rational and objective judgments. It helps people understand the world rather than act destructively or blindly.

Question 4

Which of the following is correct about equality among people of Ethiopia?

  1. A.Equality means getting special treatment because of political views.
  2. B.Equality among peoples is a key to ensuring peace and development.
  3. C.Economic inequality among human beings is a natural phenomenon.
  4. D.It is difficult to accomplish cultural equalities by restorative justice.
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Answer: B Equality among peoples is a key to ensuring peace and development.

Why

Ensuring equality among all nations, nationalities, and peoples is foundational to fostering mutual trust, peaceful coexistence, and shared socio-economic development in Ethiopia.

Question 5

What does the absence of rule of law in a given country imply?

  1. A.The presence of stability
  2. B.The predominance of justice
  3. C.The existence of social order.
  4. D.The prevalence of anarchy.
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Answer: D The prevalence of anarchy.

Why

The rule of law ensures that all individuals and institutions are accountable to established laws; its absence inevitably leads to lawlessness, disorder, and anarchy.

Question 6

What does the separation of state and religion make Ethiopia?

  1. A.a secular state
  2. B.a federal state
  3. C.a democratic state
  4. D.a unitary state
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Answer: A a secular state

Why

A secular state is defined by the strict separation of state affairs from religious institutions, as affirmed under Article 11 of the FDRE Constitution.

Question 7

Which of the following citizen's obligation does support government to expand social services?

  1. A.Appreciation group differences.
  2. B.Participating in political debates peacefully.
  3. C.Paying fair taxes from earnings.
  4. D.Resolving conflict
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Answer: C Paying fair taxes from earnings.

Why

Taxes paid by citizens constitute the main revenue source the government relies on to finance public infrastructure and expand social services like health and education.

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