National Government

10 Grade 5 Social Studies questions on National Government, with worked marking schemes. 10 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   The arm of government that interprets the law and settles disputes in courts is the

   A. Judiciary

   B. Parliament

   C. Legislature

   D. Executive

   (1 mark)

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2. Question 2

   3 marks

   A government is important to its citizens. State three services the national government provides to Kenyans.

   (3 marks)

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3. Question 3

   4 marks

   Each arm of government has its own duty.

   (a) State the main function of the Legislature.

   (b) State the main function of the Judiciary.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) The Legislature makes/enacts laws (and represents the people, approves the budget) (2 mks). (b) The Judiciary interprets the law and settles disputes/administers justice in the courts (2 mks).

4. Question 4

   3 marks

   The national government of Kenya has three arms. Name the three arms of government.

   (3 marks)

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   A new law is needed to protect Kenya's forests. Which arm of government would make this law?

   A. The police

   B. The Legislature (Parliament)

   C. The Judiciary

   D. The Executive

   (1 mark)

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   The arm of the national government that makes laws is the

   A. County assembly

   B. Legislature

   C. Judiciary

   D. Executive

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   The arm of government that implements or puts laws into action is the

   A. Legislature

   B. Parliament

   C. Executive

   D. Judiciary

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8. Question 8

   4 marks

   Kenya has both a national government and county governments.

   (a) Give one duty carried out by the national government.

   (b) Give one duty carried out by the county government.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) Any 1 (2 mks): defence/security; foreign affairs; national roads; education policy; immigration; national laws. (b) Any 1 (2 mks): county roads; local markets; garbage collection; county health facilities/dispensaries; water services; early childhood education (ECDE).

9. Question 9

   1 mark

   The head of the national government and the country in Kenya is the

   A. Governor

   B. Chief Justice

   C. Speaker

   D. President

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10. Question 10

    2 marks

    The Executive is one arm of the national government. State two functions of the Executive.

    (2 marks)

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