KOKEBE TSIBAH 2021 Civics work sheet for grade 12

General Directions

This WORK SHEET contains 150 items. Dear students attempt all the items. There is only
one best answer for each item.

1. The outcome of African states being marginal and having weak economy is because of

A. being active in world politics

B. having high level of food security

C. dependant on aids of developed countries

D. taking advantage of globalization

2. The relationship between the core (rich) countries and the peripheries(poor) countries is
analogous to plant and seed, which the seed has to die in order to germinate and give a new life
for plant. This theory is

A. mutualism theory B. correspondence theory C. dependency theory D. realism theory

3. you ought to do “X” if you want” Y” to happen. This philosophical approach is

A. Deontology B. utilitarianism C. Right approach D. Categorical imperative

4. According to Kant’s moral theory, when we do something which is morally right, we must
consider

A. only the motive as morally relevant

B. only the act as morally relevant

C. both the act and the motive as morally relevant

D. neither the act nor the motive as morally relevant

5. From the following one is not true about free market economic system. Which one?

A. there is higher government involvement in the market

B. there is a freedom of decision between economic agents

C. producers and consumers determine price

D. the market forces determine the extent of transactions and price

6. The well-being of individuals all over the world is

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A. globalization B. global welfare C. global citizen D/ global economic order

7. The widely accepted index for measuring the rate of inflation is

A. Consumer Price Level (CPL) C. Consumer Price Index (CPI)

B. General Sales Index( GSI) D. Sellers Price Index (SPI)

8. An increase in the general levels of the price of goods and services is

A. growth B. deflation C. inflation D. production

9. Which of the following is true about microeconomics?

A. it studies national income, total saving and international trade

B. its tool of analysis is aggregate demand and aggregate supply

C. it deals with employment and national out put

D. it studies the behaviors of economic agents

10. Credit unions are typical examples of

A. national monetary organizations

B. local monetary organizations

C. International monetary organizations

D. Continental monetary organizations

11. One of the following is true about Capitalist West and Socialist East blocs

A. the former believed that planned economy was appropriate

B. both blocs had similar economic ideology

C. the latter believed that command economy was better

D. the latter believed free market economy was better

12. Macro economics is concerned with

A. the analysis of the welfare payment of a particular group

B. the behavior of economic agents

C. the purchasing capacity of consumers

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D. the analysis of growth performance country economy

13. A quality of a leader to be adaptable, flexible, resourceful and multitalented is

A. versatile B. engaging C. planner D. realistic

14. From the following one is true about World Trade Organization (WTO). Which one?

A. It encourages imposing trade barriers

B. It promotes free trade between countries

C. It is one of the major financial institutions next to IMF

D. It administers scientific agreements between countries

15. From the following one is correct analogy for microeconomics and macroeconomics
respectively

A. the former is a jungle forest whereas the latter is individual tree

B. the former is individual tree whereas the latter is a jungle forest

C. both the former and the latter are individual trees in an economy

D. the former is jungle forests in an economy

16. The two major international financial institution which promote economic globalization are

A. IMF and WHO B. WTO and WFP C. IMF and WB D. UNDP and IMF

17. A feminist who fought for the right of women and wrote a book called ₺ Women and
Economics” is

A. Rosa Park B. Charlotte Gilman C. Theresa May D. Angela Merkel

18. The process of using economic resources to produce output is

A. consumption B. planning C. production D. distribution

19. Assume you had studied hard, earned poor exam result, if you do not regret that you had
studied hard (believe that you are right in yourself for studied hard) despite poor exam result:
which of the following philosophical theory is associated to which your action is referred?

A. Utilitarianism B. Deontology C. Consequential D. result-oriented approach

20. Which one of the following refers the Greatest Happiness Principle?

A. Deontology B. Right approach C. Utilitarianism D. Categorical imperative

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21. One of the following is not true about the outbreak of 1974 Ethiopian Revolution.

A/ It was the result of the combined effect various peasant uprising

B/ Ethiopian Students Movement involved in demonstration with slogan “Land to the tiller”

C/ the students stopped their struggle because the government tried to suppress the movement by
arresting their leader.

D/ students movement was supported by other sectors such as taxi drivers

22.One of the following is the correct structure in terms of numbers of legislature during
Haileselassie, Derg, and FDRE governments respectively. Which one?

A/ unicameral-----unicameral-----bicameral B/ bicameral-----bicameral-----unicameral

C/ bicameral-----unicameral-----bicameral D/ unicameral-----bicameral-----unicameral

23. The mandate of singing international treaties and agreements in Ethiopia is given to:-

A. the executive organ B. the legislative organ C. the house of federation D. the judiciary

24. According to development theorists, the relationship between the poor and the rich countries
is characterized by

A/ exploitation and dependency

B/ equal bargaining power for the price of import/export goods

C/ freedom and independency

D/ mutualism and support

25. From the following one is the governing ethical standard in the field of medicine. A medical
doctor

A/ should assist those who want to kill themselves

B/ should refrain from support to fellow physicians

C/ should provide medical service on the base of age, sex, religion and social& economic status

D/ should divulge the specific condition of patients to others with proper authorization

26. Which organ of government in US approve budget?

A. court B. Senate C. White House D. the executive body

27. The stage in relation between state and religion in which sate dominated religion was

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A. Erastianism B. Theocratism C. Separatioinalism D. Secularism

Which one is odd?

A. freedom of movement C. non-retroactivity of criminal law

B. freedom of religion D. right to privacy

28. In Ethiopia historical constitutional development, the essence of secularism became

A. 1955 B. 1987 C. 1931 D. 1995

29. Which one of the following is not the consequence of Second World War?

A. Allies power defeated C. the rise of bipolar world

B. the establishment of UN D. new geopolitical map

30. When a medical student graduates, he/she takes an oath, promising to fulfill certain ethical
standards. This oath is

A/ Aristotelian Oath B/Hippocratic Oath C/ Feministic Oath D/ Darwinism Oath

31. The objective of Non-Allied Movement was

A. to be partisan in Cold War politics C. to support East (Socialist) bloc

B. to support West (Capitalist) bloc D. to be neutral in Cold War politics

32. A government body which looks for maladministration and collect complaints from citizens
and forward to the concerned body is A/ Court B./Human right commission C/ Ombudsman
D/Constitution

33. Which constitution of Ethiopia affirmed socialist value?

A/1955 B/ 1987 C/ 1995 D./1931

34. A rule by a few wealthy people is

A. democracy B. Oligarchy C. Monarchy D. Aristocracy

35. In Ethiopia, the progressive taxation system follows the principle of

A. horizontal equity principle C. vertical equity principle

B. diagonal equity principle D. zigzag principle

36. Which of the following is a direct tax?

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A. Value Added-Tax (VAT) C. Turnover Tax

C. Excise Tax D. Business profit tax

37. Euphrates and Tigris rivers govern the relationships between

A. Ethiopia and Sudan C. Syria, Turkey and Iraq

B. Egypt, Syria and Iran D. Sudan, Turkey and Syria

38.In which leadership style is authority decentralized?

A. Autocratic B. democratic C. authoritarian D. free-rein

39. Accepting any kind of differences as natural and respecting the rights of others refers to

A. tolerance B. chauvinism C. ethnocentrism D. consumerism

40. The present flag in green, yellow and red became the national flag of Ethiopia during the
period of

A. Emperor Tewodros II C. Empress Zewditu Menelik

B. Emperor Yohannes IV D. Emperor Hailese 5.

41. W/c one of the following is not true about house of Federation?

A. The members of H.F elected by the state council

B. House of Federation represented by Nation nationality and peoples

C. Each nations, nationality and people represented by at least one member

D. A and C

42. Which one of the following is not basic principle of FDRE constitution?

A. Supremacy of the constitution B. Secularism

C. Conduct and accountability of government D. Peaceful transition of political power

43. At regional level of government which organ is responsible to execute law

A. State courts B. State administration C. State councils D. State supreme courts

44. Which one of the following is an odd regarding to human right?

A. Universal B. Inalienable C. Reducible D. Given by nature

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45. Association of states wit out affecting their own sovereignty refers to

A. Unitary state B. Con-federalism C. Federalism D. Rouge state

46. All except one of the following are the member state of the federal democratic republic of
Ethiopia?

A.The state of Afar C. The state of Oromia B. The state of Somalia D. Addis Ababa

47. _________ means a situation in a society where by there is no supreme power or law

A. Anarchy B. Rule or law C. Anarchy D. Constitutionalism

48 According to the constitution of FDRE the right to interpret the constitution is the main
duty of

A. The PM B. HF (House of Federation) C.H.P.R D. B and C

49. A philosopher who quoted “for each according his ability, and to each according to his need"
in relation to burden and benefit is

A/ John Rawls B/ Karl Marx C/ Adam Smith D/ Plato

50. A type of punishment which is based on the doctrine of "an eye for an eye” is

A/ deterrence B/ reformation C/protection of society D/ retribution

51. Constitutions can be ratified by a body known as

A/ judicial council B/ council of constitutional Inquiry

C/ constituent assembly D/ the council of ministers53

52. The unwillingness of people to pay their fair share of tax is referred to as

A/ tax evasion B/ contraband C/ tax avoidance D/ tax rate

53. Ethiopian Tax Law 2004 of criminal code Article 349 states the punishment of

A/ incitement to Refusal to pay tax B/ unlawful Refusal to pay tax

C/ spreading Human Disease D/ corrupt practice

54. Genocide is directed against individuals because of

A/ behavior of each individual B/ opinion of each individual

C/ membership of each individual to a certain group D/ all

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55. Which of the following is the form of government that operates in current Ethiopia?

A/ Presidential Government B/ Proletarian Government

B/ Parliamentarian Government D/ Monarchial Government

56. The essence of “progressive taxation" is

A/ the less you get nothing you pay C/ the less you get the more you pay

B/ the more you get the less you pay D/ the more you get the more you pay

57. The power of interpreting the FDRE constitution is vested in the

A/ House of Peoples Representatives C/ House of Federation

B/ Federal supreme court D/ council of head of regional state

58. What would happen to a law passed by House of People’s Representatives if the federal
president fails to sign it within 15 days?

A/ It will be implemented without the president signature

B/ It will be revoked (cancelled)

C/ House of Federation will decide

D/ Another modified law shall be drafted

59.The process of incorporating international laws in to the laws of a country is known as --

A/ ratification B/ domestication C/ reconciliation D/legislation

60. The leader of Tutsi rebel movement was

A/ Martin Luther King B/ Rosa Parks C/ paul Kagame D/ Gandhi

61. A specialized UN agency that is committed to preserving world heritage from damage is

A/ UNICEF B/ UNESCO C/ UNCHR D/ UNDP

62. A person who is accused of civil or criminal case is

A/ plaintiff B/ prosecutor C/ witness D/ defendant

63. The punishment of Spreading Human Disease is stated on the penal code of Ethiopia Article-

A/ 349 B/ 350 C/ 503 D/ 521

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64. The value you place on yourself is

A/ self-esteem B/ self-service C/ self-direction D/ self-knowledge

65. Ethics is

A/ a moral philosophy B/ the study of moral standards

C/ a branch of morality D/ A and B

66. Fulfilling responsibilities develops a sense of

A/ personal dependency B/ self-accomplishment

C/ belief on others D/ all

67. A criticism which is based on reason and tangible evidence is

A/ blind criticism B/ irrational criticism C/ rational criticism D/ all but ‘C’

68. ‘We must therefore act together as a united people’ this speech was given by Nelson
Mandela for all of the following except one

A/ national reconciliation B/ nation building

69. One of the following countries is not members of IGAD.

A/ Rwanda B/ Burundi C/ Ethiopia D/ Kenya

70. From the following one is the aim of NEPAD

A/ Facilitate poverty B/ Giving up women empowerment

C/ Facilitate sustainable development D/ All

71. Mr. X was accused of serving as undercover spy for a state, which was an ' enemy ' of his
own country at the time. What kind of crime did Mr. X commit?

A/ Terrorism B/ Treason C/ Genocide D/ Murder

72. The state council appoints judge after being recommended by

A/ state judicial administration council B/ state president

C/ state supreme court D/ All of the above

73. From the fall of the Derg to the ratification of 1995 constitution of Ethiopia was governed by

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A/ charter B/ proclamation C/ constitution D/ fitha negest

74. A person who served as the leader of the black civil rights’ movement in the United States is.
A/ Gandhi B/ Nelson Mandela C/ Martin Luther King D/ John F. Kennedy

75. From the different ethical behaviors one is about people stand to say ‘NO’ when they see
something wrong.

A/ truthfulness B/ courage C/ fairness D/ civility

76. A court without judicial power is termed as

A/ sample court B/ kangaroo court C/ sheria court D/ conventional court

77. Which one of the following is the deliberate destruction of life and property to force one’s
objective on others?

A/ Genocide B/ Deliberate transmission of disease C/ Terrorism D/ All

78. Among the following one is a right of persons accused.

A/ The right to be visited by their spouse

B/ The right to remain silent

C/ The right to be brought before a court within 48 hours of their arrest

D/ The right to remain silent

79. While executing its major functions of deciding on controversies and punishing
infringements of laws the judiciary is expected to respect and, if necessary, apply

A/ the constitution B/ the domestic laws

C/ all international conventions and treaties D/ A and C

80. The major precondition to achieve continuous development is

A/ federal system of government B/ foreign relation

C/ national security D/ all

81. Which one of the following statements is correct?

A/ The well-being of society is the basis for the well-being of its members

B/ The well-being of individuals contribute nothing to the well-being of the society

C/ A person who fulfills responsibilities will be able to utilize his own rights fully

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D/ None

82. A member of the international community who shares responsibilities with others is

A/ National citizen B/ Global subject C/ National subject D/ Global citizen

83. All of the following are famous African leaders who were presented at the birth of OAU in
Addis Ababa except

A/ Jomo Kenyatta of Kenya B/ Joseph Mobutu of Zaire

C/ Abdul Nasser of Egypt D/ Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana

84. One of the following is US judicial power

A/ interpreting the constitution B/ interpreting domestic laws

C/ interprets laws D/ all

85 --- Refers improper use of power

A/ Ultra-virus B/ Abuse of power C/ Authority D/ Limited power

86. When the president of a democratic country has the power to veto bills from parliament, the
system refers to:

A/ parliamentary democracy B/ hybrid democracy

C/ presidential democracy D/ all

87. The seventh member state of IGAD is

A/ Ethiopia B/ Eritrea C/ Djibouti D/ Somalia

88. A litigation pending before the court is

A/ speed trail B/ public trail C/ suit D/ fair notice.

89.Leadership style is significance to encourage active community participation through:

A. imposing a lot of tasks on certain staff members

B. making followers free to act according to the aspires and interests

C. inspiring and encouraging others to work for the public good

D. apply threats and coercion techniques to get things done

90. Civic participation requires the following except

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A/ commitment B/ dedication C/ egoism D/ team-spirit

91. All of the following are aims international monetary organization except

A/ assisting in poverty reduction B/ promoting exchange rate stability

C/ making developing countries economically dominant D/ promoting monetary cooperation

92. Which one of the following monetary organization has low or limited flow of money in the
economic transaction?

A/ national monetary organization B/ regional monetary organization

C/ local monetary organization D/ international organization

93. Civil societies can contribute for development efforts in; A/ assisting government to
consolidate its power B/ supporting political parties C/ mobilizing funds and undertaking
community based projects D/ encouraging religious groups

94. Make out the sampling system which divides the target population in to male, female
categories

A/ systematic sampling B/ cluster sampling C/ stratified sampling D/random sampling

95 .Identify the correct statement about decision making

A/ it is good to delay decision at any time

B/ decision must be done in isolation

C/ comments from experts are important to make a better decision

D/ looking for best alternatives makes decision incomplete

96.Unlimited quest for knowledge is

A/ concepts B/facts C/ knowledge D/ wisdom

97..Which factor is an example of formal wider political participation?

A/ casting vote B/ election campaign C/ petition D/ position letter

98.A country that has a king/queen as its head of state is known as

A/ Aristocracy B/ Monarchy C/ Republic D/ Oligarchy

99.Of the following which one can’t be taken as the advantage of fulfilling responsibility? A/
Punishment B/ Reward C/ Satisfaction D/ Recognition

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100. One of the following is true about media

A/ it should be partial B/ it should favor for the ruling class

C/ it should not be given for private sector D/ it can play in either escalating or deescalating
conflict

101. The data which describes all facts that cannot be expressed numerically such as color, taste,
felling and attitude is commonly referred as

A/ raw data B/ quantitative data C/ qualitative data D/ processed data

101.One of the following data collection tool is important to get information from illiterate
respondents

A/ questionnaire B/ document analysis C/ interview D/ experiment

102. All of the following are advantages of globalization but not one, which one?

A/ flow of capital

B/ exchange of new information and ideas

C/ exchange of new technologies

D/ the domination of western culture on the culture of developing countries

103. Civic societies are not static but dynamic. This means they are;

A/ non-profit organizations B/ ever changing to meet the needs of the society

C/ voluntary organizations D/ organized for the purpose of a particular political society

104. Who was the only president of USA, elected four times and bring back his country to
prosperity by his effective leadership skill after WWII?

A/ Nixon B/ George W. Bush C/ Jimmy Carter D/ Franklin Roosevelt

105. The newly appointed premier of FDRE made motivational speeches at various occasions.
Which one of the following can be regarded as the introduction of a new political culture to
Federal Ethiopia and its execution necessitate constitutional amendment?

A/ The plan to appoint highly educated but not politically affiliated technocrats at key
government posts including ministerial position

B/ The plan to carry out new phase of anti-corruption campaign

C/ The promise to consider other political parties not as enemies but competitor

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D/ The aim to limit thy premier’s term of office only by two terms

106. Absolute poverty can be explained in one of the following alternatives

A/ If the nation fails to provide fast transportation

B/ If citizens unable to eat three meals per day which is a minimum requirement

C/ incapability of the country to fulfill the wants of its citizens

D/ when a state provides sufficient daily food for elites only

107. Which one of the following statements is correct?

A/ The well-being of society is the basis for the well-being of its members

B/ The well-being of individuals contribute nothing to the well-being of the society

C/ A person who fulfills responsibilities will be able to utilize his own rights fully

D/ None

108. From the different ethical behaviors one is about people stand to say ‘NO’ when they see
something wrong.

A/ truthfulness B/ courage C/ fairness D/ civility

109. Which one of the following is true about ethics?

A/ it is the subject matter of jurisprudence B/ it is a system that tells us how to act

C/ it is a moral philosophy D/ it is legal philosophy

110.The effect of unequal distribution of benefits and burdens prevails:

A. empowers women to actively engage in public affairs C. turmoil will prevail

B. proportionate economic growth in a country D. chaos will be eliminated

111. A process of losing citizenship status by staying outside of one’s original home land for a
continuous period of time is termed as:

A. naturalization B. renunciation C. lapse D. statelessness

112. Which taxation principle is equivalently applicable and congruent with progressive taxation
system in most countries?

A. horizontal equity B. ability to pay C. VAT D. vertical equity

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113. Active civic participation is:

A. established outside of the fundamental law of the land

B. compulsory activity to all citizens of a country

C. vital to enhance social development D. formulated to attain specific political goals

114. If conflict arises between our personal interest and public interest, then as a good citizen, we
are expected to:

A/ promote our own interest at the expense of the common good

B/ use violence as the best method of resolving the difference

C/ surrender our own interest at the expense of the common good

D/ appeal to the nearest public authority to resolve the conflict

115. Which one is different from others?

A/ being member of political party B/ voting

C/ attending political meetings D/ participation in civil societies

116. Traditional patriotism is best characterized by:

A. sacrifice for the territorial integrity of one’s country B. defending the basic law of the
land

C. fostering the pillars of democracy D. creating global citizen

117. A Constitution is a blue print; it outlines the general frame work of the law and government.
Which feature of a constitution justifies the above statement? Its

A. generality B. supremacy C. permanency D. amendment procedure

119. Which taxation principle is equivalently applicable and congruent with progressive taxation
system in most countries?

A. horizontal equity B. ability to pay C. VAT D. vertical equity

120. Which of the following describes best the idea of statute law?

A. A law which contains the body of customary and convention rules.

B. A written law enacted by the legislative body

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C. A law given by divine being and containing what is right and wrong.

121.. If two regional governments of Ethiopia are in conflict over their common boundary and
unable to alleviate the dispute by themselves. Who will handle it?

A. The PM B. The Council of Minister C. HPR D. The House of Federation.

122. A child born from Ethiopian father and Italian mother can get Ethiopian citizen ship by

A. Birth place B. Blood relationship C. Naturalization D. Legitimization.

123.In which economic system government decides what to produce and how to distribute goods
and service in the market?

A. Free market economy B. Mixed economy C. Command economy D. Social economy

124.. All are the effects of dependency, except:

A. erodes ones full-fledged membership to a community

B. makes powerful states decision makers and poor states risk takers

C. leaders of poor countries can exercise bargaining power in making decision at the global
level

D. poor countries are not free to formulate their policies independently

125. ----------- a widely recognized as mercy killing, good death.

A. suicide B. abortion C. euthanasia D. death sentence

126. Good and right acts in one community may be evil and wrong act in another community.

This shows that: -

A. Moral standards are the same in every community B. moral standards are relative
phenomena

C. there is no good and right acts at all D. human acts are either good or right

127.One of the following is true about secularism in relation to state and religion.

A/ the former shall interfere in the internal affairs of the latter

B/ the latter shall be instrument for the former

C/ the latter shall not interfere in the internal affairs of the former and visa vice

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D/ the latter shall not interfere in the internal affairs of the former but the former can interfere

128. Sovereignty of people implies that:-

A/ Supreme power and authority to be held by rulers B/ Supreme power and authority to
be held by rich peoples C/ Supreme power and authority to be held by people D/ Supreme
power and authority to be held by few elite peoples

1129. In countries where there democracy and democratic system what has to exist as a
principle for indicating that no part of government becomes too powerful in which no branch
(part) has too much power over the other?

A/ Constitutionalism B/ Secularism C/ Check and balance D/ Federalism

130. Which of the following cannot be taken as the reason that has attracted most countries to
join both global and regional organization?

A/ to seek peaceful solutions to their common concerns B/ to promote mutual benefit

C/ to protect and safeguard their national interests D/ to aggravate disputes and

131. The main theme of applying the basic principles and values of a democratic system in
different frameworks of democratic societies can be important for all of the following except?

A/ to condemn prevalence of maladministration B/ to build pillars of democracy and

C/ to pave the ways for abuse of power D/ to enhance democracy to flourish

132. Of the following which one can’t be taken as the manifestation for the prevalence of
democratic system?

A/ Subjectivity of citizens and their governors towards the law

B/ Adherences given to the law by individuals

C/ Jeopardizes held on rights and freedoms of citizens

D/ Strict observance towards due process of law

133. Which one of the following is not true about Article 8 of FDRE constitution (sovereignty of
the people)?

A. the constitution is the expression of the will of the people

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B. all sovereign power resides in the hands of political elites

C. people’s sovereignty shall be expressed through their representatives

D. ultimate power shall be in the hands of the governed

134. Assume you had studied hard, earned poor exam result, if you do not regret that you had
studied hard (believe that you are right in yourself for studied hard) despite poor exam result::
Which of the following theory is associated to which your action is referred?

A/ Deontology B/ Utilitarianism C/ Consequentialism D/ Teleology

135.Which one is wrong about macroeconomics?

A/ It is the analysis of the welfare payment of a particular group

B/ It is the bird eye-view of the economy

C/ aggregate demand and aggregate supply are its tools of analysis

D/ It is the analysis of the national economy

136. The principle of democracy which defines decentralization is

A/ separation of powers B/ transparency C/ pluralism D/ majority rule minority right

137.Who said “Think not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for you country
“

A/ the former Prime Minister of England David Cameroon

B/ the former president of USA John F. Kennedy

C/ the present chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel

D/ the former president of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe

138. In a democratic system political power emanates from the ballot box. This means

A/ authority emanates from leaders B/ leaders assume political power through the barrel of the
gun

C/ authority emanates from the governed through election D/ authority emanates through
intimidation

139. The process by which member of a group of community propose certain individuals as a
candidate for election is

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A/ petition B/ nomination C/ demonstration D/ secret balloting

140.According to the FDRE constitution the president and vice president of the Federal supreme
court are appointed.by

A/ the president B/ the council of judicial administration C/ the prime minister D/ the
House of People Representative

141.All are true about the 1931 constitution of Ethiopia except.

A/ it was the first written constitution in Ethiopia

B/ it introduced the first parliament in Ethiopia

C/ it was mainly designed to affirm the absolute power of the Emperor in the political life of the
country.

D/ it was the constitution that recognized the federation of Eritrea with Ethiopia

142. If you make promise to your friends, you are expected to fulfill it because you have at least

A/ legal obligation B/ organizational obligation C/ moral obligation D/ political obligation

143. A code adopted in Ethiopia to criminalize intentional transmitting of disease is

A/ Labor Code B/ Penal Code C/ Civil Code D/ commercial Code

144.Which one of the following is not part of political corruption in relation to election?

A/ It paves the way for democracy system

B/ It obstructs the rise of democratic election

C/ It negatively affects peaceful power transfer

D/ It brings about fraudulent election practice and vote rigging

145.. A form of authority which depends for its legitimacy on formal rules and established laws
of the state is

A/ traditional authority B/ political authority C/ charismatic authority D/ rational authority

146. The main objective of establishing an independent judiciary in a democratic state is

A/ to interpret oppressive rule made by the parliament

B/ to serve the ruling party by penalizing the oppositions illegitimately

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C/ to provide justice to citizens free from Executive and Legislative influence

D/ to impose punishment for those who are innocent

147. Sexism is a term used to

A/ express an insatiable sexual desire B/ discrimination based on sex C/ express difference

148. Which one of the following is not the principles of free market economy?

A/ Freedom of the economic agents

B/ Letting the market forces determine the extent of transaction and price

C/ Higher government involvement in the market

D/ Economic agents decide what to produce and how to distribute

149.A feminist who fought for the rights of women and wrote a book called “Women and
Economics” is A/ Angela Merkel B/ Charlotte Gilman C/Rosa Park D/Prof. Alemtsehay

150. According to development theorists, the reason why poor countries remain poor is because
the relationship between the poor and the rich countries is characterized by

A/ cooperation B/ cooperation and competition C/exploitation and dependency D/ mutual

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