TIKUR ANBESA SECONDARY SCHOOL 2017 FIRST SEMESTER GRADE-9

CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION FINAL EXAM

NAME_________________________GRADE&SEC._______ No.______ TIME ALLOWED ;- 1hr.

Item 1. Say ‘TRUE’ if the statement is correct and say ‘FALSE’ if the statement is incorrect and write your
answer in the separate answer sheet. (1point each)

1. Ethics is a discipline that teaches us to follow the right way to do the right thing.
2. A country with limited government does not necessarily have constitution.
3. A government whose power is strict constitutionally is called unlimited government.
4. The strict observance of the constitution by the ruler and ruled as a constitutionalism.
5. Without the use of digital devices life is becoming difficult to lead.

Item 2. Mach the following items column ‘’A’’ with column ‘’B’’ and write your answer in the separate
answer sheet. (1point each)

column ‘’A’’ column ‘’B’’

1. a fundamental document that contain the basic laws of a country A. Un written constitution
2. Served as a law of the land for transitional period from 1991 up to 1995. B. Constitution
3. The first written constitution introduced in Ethiopia C. Written constitution
4. That exist in a single document or in a codified form. D. The transitional charter.
5. Constitution that is not found in a single written document. E. On July16,1931

Item 3.Choose the best answer from the given alternatives and write your answer in the separate answer
sheet. (1point each)

1. Our willingness and commitment to obey or follow the rules and regulations is called---------
A. Helping others C. Abiding by the law
B. Keeping promise D. Respecting others
2. Which of the following served as a guiding document after the fall of the derg/military regime/ and before the
1995 FDRE constitution?
A. The 1987 constitution C. The FDRE constitution
B. The transitional charter D. None
3. Combating corruption is impossible when there is------------
A. Transparency B. Awareness C. Accountability D. Absences of rule of law
4. ------------ refers to devotion to moral and ethical principles regarding our decisions and action in our daily life.
A. Integrity B. biding by the law C. Ethics D. None
5. --------------- is any occupation /job/ vacation that requires advanced experience.
A. Applied ethics B. Professional ethics C. Environmental ethics D. All
6. ----------- refers to the moral obligations expected from human beings to protect and maintain our environment.
A. Professional ethics B. Environmental ethics C. Applied ethics D. None
7. Which one of the following is not the major purpose of digital technology?
A. Social connection and communication speed C. Digital marketing
B. Online learning opportunities D. None
8. Which one of the following is not the most common code of conduct using digital media for communication?
A. Avoiding posting and sharing fake news
B. Avoid post degrading individual dignity
C. Being addictive of using digital media
D. All
9. Which one of the following is the fundamental principles of constitution?
A. Separation of power C. Transparency and accountability
B. Rule of law D. All
10. The first modern and written types of constitution that was ratified during the reign of-----------
A. Tewodros I B. Menilik II C. Hailesellasie I D. None
11. Which one of the following is true about constitution?
A. It’s a fundamental laws the land
B. It defines rights and duties of citizens
C. It determines the scope of gov’t power
D. All
12. One of the following is not the principles of constitution?
A. Popular sovereignty C. Respecting human right
B. Rule of law D. None

13. Which of the following countries is known for having an unwritten constitution?
A. Nigeria B. Britain C. USA D. Ethiopia
14. What is a common challenge faced by users of social media?
A) Improved communication
B) Cyber bullying
C) Access to cultural resources
D) Cultural diversity
15. All of the following includes digital technology, except one.
A. Face book C. YouTube
B. Instagram D. Postal service
16. What’s external peace mean?
A) Peace within an individual's mind.
B)peace among nations without conflict
C )A psychological state of happiness
D)The absence of internal disturbance

17. Both pre-1931 traditional and written imperial constitutions are characterized by
A. Devine authority of the king C. Constitutionalism
B. Secularism D. Federalism
18. Which one of the following is false about the importance of indigenous knowledge’s?
A. They enhance social cohesion
B. They promote socio-economic development
C. They give peaceful resolution to conflicts
D. They may take the members dependent on outside supplies
19. Which one of the following social indigenous institutions that are voluntary associations of individuals
to help each other when a member may face some serious problems.
A. Iddir B. Eqqub C. Debo/Jigi D. Gada
20. The last court of appeal during the regime of Haile Selassie I was
A. Supreme court B. Zufan-Chi lot C. High court D. First instance court

Item 4.Fill in the Black space & write your answer in the separate answer sheet

1. --------- is a stick and symbolizes a socially endorsed set of rights exercised by women in the Oromo society.
2. ---------- is indigenous social institution voluntarily established by people based on mutual trust to provide
financial services to the members.
3. The 1995 federal constitution of Ethiopia has _____ chapter and _______ articles respectively.
4. --------- is indigenous social institution voluntarily established by people based on mutual trust to provide
financial services to the members.
5.--------- is called the Oromo, ---------- is the Amhara and ---------- is the Gurage Indigenous conflict
resolution mechanisms.
Item.5.give a short answer and write your answer in the separate answer sheet.
1. List and describe types of constitution?
2. Write the fundamental principles of constitution?
3. Explain the difference between written constitution and unwritten constitution?
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a written constitution?
5. Describe the traditional constitutional experiences of Ethiopia before 1931?
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TIKUR ANBESA SECONDARY SCHOOL 2017 FIRST SEMESTER GRADE-9

CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION FINAL EXAM

NAME_________________________GRADE&SEC._______ No.______ TIME ALLOWED ;- 50 MIN

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