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Grade 12 Civics entrance exam, 2014 E.C. (2022)

Real questions from the Grade 12 university entrance exam in Civics, as students sat it in 2014 E.C. Every question comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.

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  • 2014 E.C. (2022)

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  • 99 questions with answers

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Question 1

Among the agencies of justice, the ones where elders play a vital role are

  1. A.supreme courts
  2. B.traditional courts
  3. C.conventional courts
  4. D.international courts
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Answer: B traditional courts

Why

Traditional or customary courts are informal institutions where elders play a crucial role in resolving disputes and administering justice within communities.

Question 2

Which one of the following is the principal duty of tax payers?

  1. A.Make sure the imposed tax is based on their ability to pay.
  2. B.Fulfill their duty with regard to the action of government.
  3. C.To pay tax based on horizontal and vertical principle.
  4. D.To pay the same amount of tax for different amount of income.
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Answer: B Fulfill their duty with regard to the action of government.

Why

Paying taxes is a principal civic duty that enables the government to function, build infrastructure, and provide public services; thus, taxpayers fulfill their duties in relation to government action.

Question 3

Which one of the following explains clearly the relationship between a constitution and other laws?

  1. A.A constitution is relatively permanent while other laws are often subject to change.
  2. B.The constitution contains detailed laws and principles while other laws are general.
  3. C.Both the constitution and other laws are made by parliament.
  4. D.Other laws are formulated with much more care compared to the constitution.
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Answer: A A constitution is relatively permanent while other laws are often subject to change.

Why

A constitution serves as the supreme, relatively stable, and permanent law of a country, whereas ordinary laws are more detailed and frequently amended to adapt to changing societal needs.

Question 4

Among the following, which one makes voluntary associations distinct from other organizations? They are

  1. A.organized to achieve public well-being.
  2. B.established as business firms.
  3. C.dependent on government.
  4. D.mainly political association.
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Answer: A organized to achieve public well-being.

Why

Voluntary associations are non-governmental, non-profit organizations formed by individuals to serve the public interest or community well-being, distinguishing them from profit-oriented business firms.

Question 5

Which one of the following obligations of citizens is instrumental in solving conflict?

  1. A.Paying tax
  2. B.Negotiation
  3. C.Assimilation
  4. D.Avoiding differences
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Answer: B Negotiation

Why

Negotiation is a peaceful conflict-resolution mechanism where disputing parties engage in dialogue to find a mutually acceptable compromise.

Question 6

Respecting the constitution of a country and abiding by it is

  1. A.a moral obligation
  2. B.a legal obligation
  3. C.a cultural obligation
  4. D.an economic obligation
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Answer: B a legal obligation

Why

Abiding by and respecting the constitution is a fundamental legal and constitutional obligation of all citizens in a country.

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