Citizenship — KCSE History & Government

KCSE History & Government · 20 practice questions · 4 syllabus objectives

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Key learning outcomes for this topic, aligned to the KNEC KCSE syllabus.

Define citizenship and distinguish between citizens and non-citizens; state how one acquires citizenship in Kenya

State the rights and responsibilities of Kenyan citizens as provided in the Constitution and explain why responsible citizenship is important

Explain how education, civic education, patriotism and participation in national activities promote responsible citizenship

Citizenship

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easySHORT ANSWER4 marks

Define citizenship and list THREE rights that a Kenyan citizen is entitled to.

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Part (a) — 1 mark

Citizenship: the legal status of belonging to a country with full rights and responsibilities (1 mk)

Part (b) — 3 marks

Right to vote (1 mk)

Right to own property (1 mk)

Right to access education (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER4 marks

Define citizenship and list THREE responsibilities of a citizen in Kenya.

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Part (a) — 1 mark

Citizenship: the legal status of belonging to a country with full rights and responsibilities. (1 mk)

Part (b) — 3 marks

Voting in elections. (1 mk)

Paying taxes. (1 mk)

Obeying the law. (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER4 marks

State the responsibilities of a Kenyan citizen towards their country. (4 marks)

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Part (a) — 4 marks

To obey the law and respect the Constitution (1 mk)

To vote in elections and participate in governance (1 mk)

To pay taxes as required by law (1 mk)

To protect and conserve the environment (1 mk)

State three rights of Kenyan citizens as outlined in the Constitution. (3 marks)

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