Children's Government in School
15 Grade 4 Social Studies questions on Children's Government in School, with worked marking schemes. 15 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
6 marksAn election for the children's government is being held.
(a) Explain what makes an election free and fair.
(b) Give two benefits pupils gain from having a children's government.
(6 marks)
Marking scheme
(a) Every pupil is allowed to vote freely for the candidate of their choice, votes are counted honestly, no forcing or cheating (2 marks). (b) Any two (4 marks): learn leadership and responsibility, pupils' voices are heard, promotes order and discipline, teaches democracy and voting, links pupils and teachers.
Question 2
5 marksWanjiru wants to be elected to the children's government.
(a) Give two qualities of a good leader she should have.
(b) Explain one duty she would perform if elected.
(5 marks)
Marking scheme
(a) Any two (2 marks): honesty, fairness, hardworking, respectful, responsible, good communicator, disciplined. (b) Any one duty explained (3 marks): representing pupils' concerns to teachers, keeping order, ensuring cleanliness, helping organise activities, being a role model.
Question 3
6 marksThe children's government helps run the school well. Explain three ways the children's government helps the pupils and the school.
(6 marks)
Marking scheme
Any three (2 marks each): represents pupils' concerns to teachers/administration; helps maintain order and discipline; organises activities and duties; keeps the school clean and safe; teaches pupils leadership; solves small disputes among pupils; encourages good behaviour.
Question 4
4 marksSchools have a children's government to help pupils learn leadership.
(a) State how members of a children's government are chosen.
(b) Give two positions found in a children's government.
(4 marks)
Marking scheme
(a) Through an election/voting by pupils (2 marks). (b) Any two (2 marks): president/head pupil, deputy, secretary, health/sanitation minister, games captain, class prefect, treasurer, minister for various duties.
Question 5
1 markNafula was elected to lead the health and cleanliness duties in her school. Her role would best be described as the:
A. Health/sanitation prefect or minister
B. Head cook
C. Games captain
D. Librarian's parent
(1 mark)
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1 markIf pupils have a problem in class, the children's government helps by:
A. Ignoring the pupils
B. Closing the school
C. Punishing everyone
D. Presenting the pupils' concerns to the teachers
(1 mark)
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1 markBefore pupils vote in the children's government election, the candidates usually:
A. Give money to voters
B. Hide from the pupils
C. Tell pupils what they will do if elected
D. Force pupils to vote for them
(1 mark)
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1 markDuring voting for the children's government, a fair election means that:
A. Pupils are forced to vote for one person
B. Each pupil is allowed to vote freely for their choice
C. The winner is chosen before voting
D. Only teachers vote
(1 mark)
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1 markThe children's government in a school works together with the:
A. Drivers on the road
B. Shopkeepers in town
C. Farmers in the village
D. Teachers and school administration
(1 mark)
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1 markAfter being elected, members of the children's government promise to serve all pupils. Serving all pupils fairly means they should:
A. Ignore pupils they dislike
B. Help only pupils who voted for them
C. Favour only their friends
D. Treat all pupils equally without favouring friends
(1 mark)
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1 markOne duty of a member of the children's government is to:
A. Punish pupils harshly for fun
B. Refuse to listen to others
C. Help keep order and represent fellow pupils
D. Miss all school activities
(1 mark)
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1 markWhy is a children's government important in a school?
A. It removes all school rules
B. It teaches pupils leadership and responsibility
C. It stops pupils from talking to teachers
D. It helps pupils avoid learning
(1 mark)
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1 markMany schools have a children's government where pupils are chosen to serve. The pupils are usually chosen through:
A. Fighting
B. Guessing
C. Buying the positions
D. Voting in an election
(1 mark)
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1 markA good leader in the children's government should show which of these qualities?
A. Laziness
B. Honesty and fairness
C. Selfishness
D. Dishonesty
(1 mark)
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1 markIn a children's government, the pupil who leads all the others, similar to a president, is often called the:
A. School president or head pupil
B. Cook
C. Bus driver
D. Watchman
(1 mark)
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