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

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. This is the social stream paper. The other stream sat a different Civics paper the same year, listed further down.

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  • 2014 E.C. (2022), social stream

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  • 87 questions with answers

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Question 1

The nature of limited government could be expressed through

  1. A.limited government is one that functions within the frame work of the provision of the constitution.
  2. B.limited government is one that works to please everyone in the society.
  3. C.limited government is one that gets power through the consent of the majority and free to anything under the sky.
  4. D.limited government is one that cares little to promote the pursuit of happiness for citizens.
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Answer: A limited government is one that functions within the frame work of the provision of the constitution.

Why

A limited government is defined as one whose power and functions are restricted by a constitution to protect the rights of individuals and prevent authoritarian rule.

Question 2

The American civil war of independence, the French revolution, the African wars against colonialism and many peasant rebellions (e.g. Gojam, Bale and Tigray) in Ethiopia are few examples of struggles against injustices. What lessons can we learn from such struggles?

  1. A.If rebellion and struggles are inevitable mechanisms to fight against injustice, they should be for the purpose of prevalence of justice than revenge.
  2. B.We cannot think of fighting injustice without the participation of civil wars and armed struggles.
  3. C.Since injustice necessarily leads into civil wars, war is the best mechanism to fight against injustice.
  4. D.Though it is just to fight against injustices, bloody civil wars or wars between nations may result in bad consequences.
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Answer: A If rebellion and struggles are inevitable mechanisms to fight against injustice, they should be for the purpose of prevalence of justice than revenge.

Why

Historical struggles against injustice teach us that if rebellion and armed struggle become unavoidable, their ultimate goal must be to establish a just system rather than to seek revenge.

Question 3

According to the principle of equity in taxation

  1. A.those who generate more money and income should pay more tax.
  2. B.sometimes, less income may result in high taxation.
  3. C.illicit activities like contraband are non-taxable business approved by law.
  4. D.those who are poor should not pay tax though they earn certain amount of income.
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Answer: A those who generate more money and income should pay more tax.

Why

The principle of equity in taxation, often referred to as the ability-to-pay principle, states that citizens should be taxed in proportion to their income, meaning those who earn more should pay more.

Question 5

Which one of the following is not among the factors that develop a sense of patriotism?

  1. A.Protection of rights and broadening of opportunities for citizens.
  2. B.Tolerance and accommodation of diversity.
  3. C.Equal provision of goods and services.
  4. D.Overlooking some cultural traits by the government.
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Answer: D Overlooking some cultural traits by the government.

Why

Overlooking or neglecting the cultural traits of different groups undermines national unity and diversity, thereby weakening, rather than developing, a sense of patriotism.

Question 6

The expression "be truthful in dealing with your friends" implies

  1. A.you have to tell about what the people generally accepts.
  2. B.you have to tell the actual fact or information about something.
  3. C.you do not have to base your claim on scientific facts.
  4. D.you do not have to reveal the true nature of reality.
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Answer: B you have to tell the actual fact or information about something.

Why

Being truthful means conveying accurate information, actual facts, and reality rather than falsehoods, especially in personal relationships and friendships.

Question 7

The life line of democracy that a democratic system upholds is known as

  1. A.Constitutionalism
  2. B.Decay of rule of law
  3. C.Democratic stagnation
  4. D.Principles of democracy
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Answer: A Constitutionalism

Why

Constitutionalism is widely regarded as the lifeline of democracy because it ensures that the government operates under the rule of law and limits its authority to protect citizens' liberties.

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The other Civics papers of 2014 E.C.

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Civics papers from other years

2016 E.C. (2024)2015 E.C. (2023)2015 E.C. (2023), social stream2013 E.C. (2021)2011 E.C. (2019)2010 E.C. (2018)2009 E.C. (2017)2008 E.C. (2016)2007 E.C. (2015)2006 E.C. (2014)2005 E.C. (2013)

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