The County Governments in Kenya

14 Grade 4 Social Studies questions on The County Governments in Kenya, with worked marking schemes. 14 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a service provided by the county government?

   A. Issuing national identity cards

   B. Printing the national currency

   C. Collecting garbage and cleaning towns

   D. Running the national army

   (1 mark)

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   The head of a county government in Kenya is the:

   A. President

   B. Governor

   C. Member of Parliament

   D. Chief

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   How many counties are there in Kenya?

   A. 47

   B. 8

   C. 20

   D. 10

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) are elected to represent people at the level of a:

   A. Continent

   B. Nation

   C. Village elder's home

   D. Ward

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5. Question 5

   3 marks

   Wanjala's town has dirty streets, uncollected garbage and a broken local market. Explain which level of government he should raise these problems with and why.

   (3 marks)

   Marking scheme

   The county government (1) because it is responsible for garbage collection, cleaning towns and managing local markets (1); these are local services handled at county level, not by the national government (1). Total 3 marks.

6. Question 6

   4 marks

   Explain the role of the Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) in county government.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Any of the following, 2 marks each up to 4: they make laws (by-laws) for the county (2); they represent the people of their wards and present their needs (2); they oversee/check the work of the county government to ensure funds are used well (2). Total 4 marks.

7. Question 7

   1 mark

   After how many years are governors and other county leaders elected in Kenya?

   A. After every two years

   B. After every ten years

   C. After every five years

   D. After every year

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8. Question 8

   3 marks

   (a) Who is the head of a county government?

   (b) State two duties of this leader.

   (3 marks)

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   (a) The governor (1 mark). (b) Any two duties, 1 mark each: leads/oversees the county government; ensures services are provided to residents; oversees county projects and development; ensures county laws are followed. Total 3 marks.

9. Question 9

   1 mark

   The leaders of a county government are chosen by the people through:

   A. Appointment by chiefs

   B. Inheritance

   C. Elections/voting

   D. Buying the position

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10. Question 10

    3 marks

    Name three services provided by the county government to its residents.

    (3 marks)

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    Any three, 1 mark each: collecting garbage/keeping towns clean; building and repairing local roads; running county health centres/dispensaries; managing markets; supplying water; running early childhood education (ECDE); managing county parks. Accept any three correct services.

11. Question 11

    2 marks

    State two ways in which the work of the county government is important to the people living in the county.

    (2 marks)

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    The county government looks after local roads, markets and health centres. This shows that its main work is to:

    A. Make laws for other countries

    B. Provide services to county residents

    C. Rule the whole country

    D. Defend Kenya's borders

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    Who assists the governor and takes over if the governor is absent?

    A. The deputy governor

    B. The president

    C. The chief

    D. The senator

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    Which of the following officials represents a county in the Senate?

    A. The governor

    B. The chief

    C. The MCA

    D. The senator

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