Human rights — KCSE History & Government

KCSE History & Government · 31 practice questions · 4 syllabus objectives

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

Define human rights and identify the main categories: civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights

State the fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of Rights under the 2010 Constitution of Kenya

Identify ways in which human rights are violated in Kenya and state the mechanisms available to seek redress (courts, KNCHR, NHRC)

Human rights

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easySHORT ANSWER2 marks

Name two responsibilities of citizens in Kenya. (2 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks

Voting in elections (1 mk)

Paying taxes (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER3 marks

State three rights protected under the Kenyan Constitution. (3 marks)

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Part (a) — 3 marks

Right to life (1 mk)

Right to freedom of expression (1 mk)

Right to equality and freedom from discrimination (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER2 marks

Name two key international human rights documents. (2 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1 mk)

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) (1 mk)

Name one fundamental human right recognized by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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