Community Leadership

15 Grade 4 Social Studies questions on Community Leadership, with worked marking schemes. 15 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   During a public meeting (baraza), the chief asks people to keep their village clean. This shows that a leader can:

   A. Take people's property

   B. Guide the community to do good things

   C. Refuse to help

   D. Force people to fight

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   A religious leader such as a pastor, imam or priest MAINLY helps the community by:

   A. Guiding people in matters of faith and good behaviour

   B. Building roads

   C. Driving buses

   D. Selling vegetables

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   The assistant chief helps the chief to lead people in a smaller area called a:

   A. Continent

   B. City

   C. Sub-location

   D. Country

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   How do people in a community usually choose leaders such as a Member of County Assembly?

   A. By keeping quiet

   B. By running away

   C. By fighting

   D. By voting in an election

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5. Question 5

   4 marks

   Explain TWO ways pupils can show respect to leaders in their community.

   (4 marks)

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   Any two ways, each explained: greeting leaders politely; obeying their instructions/rules; listening when they speak; not making fun of them; thanking them for their work; co-operating during community activities (2 marks each = 4 marks).

6. Question 6

   3 marks

   Communities have different leaders.

   (a) Name TWO leaders found in your community.

   (b) State ONE way a community leader helps the people.

   (3 marks)

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   (a) Any two of: chief, assistant chief, MCA, religious leader (pastor/imam/priest), village elder, county official (1 mark each = 2 marks). (b) Any one: keeps peace/order, settles disputes, guides people, provides services, protects people, speaks for the people (1 mark). Total 3 marks.

7. Question 7

   4 marks

   A chief leads people in a location.

   (a) State TWO duties of a chief in the community.

   (b) Explain ONE reason why the community needs leaders.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) Any two of: keeping peace and order, settling disputes, calling public meetings (barazas), protecting people and property, passing government information (1 mark each = 2 marks). (b) Any one reason explained: leaders keep order and peace, guide and organise people, help solve problems, ensure people get services and are protected (2 marks). Total 4 marks.

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   When there is a disagreement between two families, a good community leader should:

   A. Take sides unfairly

   B. Help them solve it peacefully

   C. Ignore the problem

   D. Start a fight

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Who among the following is a leader in charge of a location in the community?

   A. A chief

   B. A cook

   C. A shopkeeper

   D. A pupil

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Which of the following shows good leadership in a school pupils' council?

    A. Only helping friends

    B. Ignoring everyone's views

    C. Bullying junior pupils

    D. Listening to other pupils' problems and helping fairly

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Which of the following is a good quality of a community leader?

    A. Laziness

    B. Rudeness

    C. Honesty

    D. Selfishness

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12. Question 12

    3 marks

    State THREE good qualities that a community leader should have.

    (3 marks)

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    Any three of: honesty, fairness, kindness, patience, being a good listener, hard work, respect for others, wisdom, courage (1 mark each = 3 marks).

13. Question 13

    1 mark

    A community leader is a person who:

    A. Only thinks about himself

    B. Guides and helps the people in the community

    C. Causes fights among people

    D. Refuses to help anyone

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    Which of the following leaders is elected by the people to represent them in the county assembly?

    A. A cook

    B. A watchman

    C. A cleaner

    D. A Member of County Assembly (MCA)

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    A leader who treats all people fairly and equally is showing the quality of:

    A. Greed

    B. Pride

    C. Fairness

    D. Dishonesty

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