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Grade 9 Citizenship unit 1: Ethical values

Everything here is for unit 1 of the Grade 9 Citizenship textbook: what the chapter covers, the short notes, practice questions with their answers, and the lesson video where one exists.

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Morality: the rules you carry everywhere · 4 min · 2 past exam questions worked through

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What unit 1 covers

  1. 1.The meaning of ethics
  2. 2.Major ethical values
  3. 3.The importance of ethical values of citizens
  4. 4.Aspects of applied ethics
  5. 5.The meaning of applied ethics
  6. 6.Professional ethics

Short notes for unit 1

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Branch or ConceptCore Definition
MoralityStandards and principles used to judge actions as right or wrong
EthicsDiscipline that studies moral principles and acceptable human conduct
Applied EthicsApplication of moral principles to specific practical social contexts
Professional EthicsRules and values guiding conduct and duty in an occupation
Environmental EthicsMoral obligations of human beings to protect and maintain nature

When you use it

Use to distinguish between ethics, morality, and major branches of applied ethics.

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Ethics is the discipline or study of principles, whereas morality refers to the practical standards used to judge actions.

Drafted from Grade 9 Citizenship Education, pages 1-32, then checked twice before it went up

Ethical ValueKey Manifestation
IntegrityMatching words with actions and adhering firmly to moral principles
Promise KeepingFulfilling verbal commitments made to oneself or to other people
LoyaltyRemaining faithful and honest to individuals, institutions, or country
Concern for OthersConsidering needs of others and helping those facing hardships
Respect for OthersTreating every person with dignity regardless of differences
Abiding by the LawWillingness and duty to obey established rules and legal standards
Commitment to ExcellenceTaking full responsibility to overcome hardships and achieve success

When you use it

Use when identifying the foundational ethical values expected of good citizens.

Watch out

Integrity requires private and public actions to align with beliefs, not merely following rules under supervision.

Drafted from Grade 9 Citizenship Education, pages 1-32, then checked twice before it went up

Practice questions on unit 1

10 multiple-choice questions written against this chapter, each with its answer and the reason. Try one before you open the answer.

Question 1

According to the textbook, the word ethics historically comes from the Greek word ethos, which means:

  1. A.written laws and decrees
  2. B.the customs, habits, and mores of people
  3. C.scientific experiments
  4. D.national political borders
Show the answer and why

Answer: B the customs, habits, and mores of people

Why

The textbook states that the term ethics comes from the Greek word ethos, which means the customs, habits, and mores of people.

Question 2

A person whose actions match their words and whose private life aligns with their public life is demonstrating which ethical value?

  1. A.Integrity
  2. B.Applied bioethics
  3. C.Environmental degradation
  4. D.Legal penalty
Show the answer and why

Answer: A Integrity

Why

Integrity means devotion to moral principles. It is shown when a person's behavior matches their beliefs, what they say matches what they do, and their private and public lives align.

Question 3

What is defined as keeping a verbal commitment to do something for someone else?

  1. A.Abiding by the law
  2. B.Promise keeping
  3. C.Concern for others
  4. D.Commitment to excellence
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Answer: B Promise keeping

Why

Promise keeping refers to keeping a verbal commitment to do something for someone else.

Question 4

The moral obligation of human beings to protect and maintain the well-being of the natural world is known as:

  1. A.Professional ethics
  2. B.Environmental ethics
  3. C.Business contract
  4. D.Political ethics
Show the answer and why

Answer: B Environmental ethics

Why

Environmental ethics refers to the moral obligations expected from human beings to protect and maintain the well-being of their surrounding environment.

Question 5

In Ethiopian society, traditional cooperative systems such as Debo or Jigi are examples of which ethical value?

  1. A.Concern for others
  2. B.Applied technology
  3. C.Computer ethics
  4. D.Bioethics
Show the answer and why

Answer: A Concern for others

Why

The textbook highlights traditional cooperative systems like Debo or Jigi as examples of our culture of helping each other and showing concern for others.

Question 6

How does the textbook distinguish laws and regulations from general rules?

  1. A.Laws are unwritten family traditions, while rules are always written.
  2. B.Laws are written standards endorsed by authority and are legally binding.
  3. C.Rules carry heavy prison sentences, while laws carry no punishment.
  4. D.Laws apply only to schools, while rules apply to the entire country.
Show the answer and why

Answer: B Laws are written standards endorsed by authority and are legally binding.

Why

The textbook explains that laws and regulations are written standards of action endorsed by authority, are binding, and result in punishment if broken.

Question 7

Why are ethical values especially important in areas of life where written laws do not reach?

  1. A.Because they guide personal moral duties, such as caring for older parents.
  2. B.Because they replace all government courts and police forces.
  3. C.Because they allow individuals to avoid paying regular taxes.
  4. D.Because they make all social rules unnecessary.
Show the answer and why

Answer: A Because they guide personal moral duties, such as caring for older parents.

Why

The textbook states that ethics is even more important where laws do not reach, such as guiding citizens in taking care of older parents.

Question 8

Which group of qualities correctly represents key attributes of professional ethics?

  1. A.Tax fraud, document forgery, and jealousy
  2. B.Transparency, confidentiality, and impartiality
  3. C.Addiction, absenteeism, and favoritism
  4. D.Self-indulgence, slander, and breaking promises
Show the answer and why

Answer: B Transparency, confidentiality, and impartiality

Why

Professional ethics includes important attributes such as honesty, integrity, transparency, confidentiality, impartiality, punctuality, respectfulness, and obedience to the law.

Question 9

From a practical or prescriptive point of view, what is ethics primarily concerned with?

  1. A.Studying the purely historical origin of language terms
  2. B.The particular norms and principles that ought to be used to make proper moral judgments
  3. C.Calculating the total financial wealth of a community
  4. D.Only describing how people acted in the past without guiding behavior
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Answer: B The particular norms and principles that ought to be used to make proper moral judgments

Why

From a practical or prescriptive point of view, ethics is concerned with the particular norms, values, or principles that ought to be used to arrive at proper moral judgments.

Question 10

A business owner in Addis Ababa refuses to take part in contraband trade and pays all due taxes honestly instead of cheating for personal gain. According to the textbook, this trader displays:

  1. A.true integrity and respect for the public trust
  2. B.an inability to run a modern business
  3. C.a lack of concern for personal success
  4. D.theoretical ethics without practical action
Show the answer and why

Answer: A true integrity and respect for the public trust

Why

The textbook explains that honest taxpaying and avoiding illegal contraband practices are key manifestations of integrity, showing public trust and high regard for one's country.

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The textbook pages for unit 1

Unit 1 runs from page 1 to page 31 of the Ministry of Education edition.

Ministry of Education edition, English, 184 pages

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