Democracy in Society

12 Grade 5 Social Studies questions on Democracy in Society, with worked marking schemes. 12 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Which of the following is NOT part of a democratic election?

   A. Forcing people to vote for one candidate

   B. Counting votes honestly

   C. Allowing all to vote

   D. Accepting the results

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a good value shown during a democratic election?

   A. Bribing voters

   B. Accepting the results

   C. Stealing votes

   D. Fighting the winner

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   When class members choose their prefect by raising hands or writing on papers, they are practising:

   A. Dictatorship

   B. Bullying

   C. Democracy

   D. Cheating

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Allowing every person to say what they think during a class meeting shows respect for:

   A. Selfishness

   B. Dishonesty

   C. Freedom of speech

   D. Laziness

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Which of the following shows democracy in a family?

   A. Punishing anyone who talks

   B. Ignoring the children's views

   C. One person deciding everything alone

   D. Discussing and agreeing on family activities together

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6. Question 6

   4 marks

   Democracy is practised in many places.

   (a) What is democracy?

   (b) Give TWO places where democracy can be practised.

   (4 marks)

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   (a) Democracy is a way of making decisions or choosing leaders where people give their views and the majority decides / rule by the people (2 marks; 1 mark for partial). (b) Any two: at home/family, in school/class, in church/mosque, in clubs, in the community, in the country/government (1 mark each = 2).

7. Question 7

   1 mark

   In a democracy, the decision that is followed is usually the one supported by the:

   A. Teacher only

   B. Majority

   C. Richest person

   D. Youngest person

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8. Question 8

   4 marks

   Democracy can be practised in school.

   (a) Describe TWO ways in which democracy is practised in your school.

   (b) Give ONE value learners show when they practise democracy.

   (4 marks)

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   (a) Any two (1 mark each = 2): electing prefects/class leaders by voting, discussing class rules together, allowing all learners to give their views, respecting the majority decision, holding class meetings. (b) Any one (1 mark): fairness, respect, tolerance, honesty, cooperation, responsibility.

9. Question 9

   4 marks

   (a) State THREE features of a free and fair election.

   (b) Give ONE reason why voting is important in a democracy.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) Any three: everyone allowed to vote, secret ballot/free choice, votes counted honestly, no bribery, no violence/peaceful, results accepted (1 mark each = 3). (b) Any one: allows people to choose leaders they want, gives everyone a say, promotes fairness/peace, holds leaders accountable (1 mark).

10. Question 10

    1 mark

    In a class election, five pupils vote for Amina and two vote for Otieno. Who wins the election?

    A. Otieno

    B. No one

    C. Amina

    D. The teacher

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11. Question 11

    4 marks

    During a class election, some pupils refuse to accept that their candidate lost.

    (a) State TWO ways pupils should behave during and after an election.

    (b) Give ONE importance of accepting election results.

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    The process by which people choose their leaders by voting is called:

    A. An election

    B. A quarrel

    C. A game

    D. A holiday

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