The Preamble of the Constitution of Kenya

10 Grade 6 Social Studies questions on The Preamble of the Constitution of Kenya, with worked marking schemes. 10 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   The Preamble of the Constitution of Kenya is:

   A. The last chapter of the Constitution

   B. The introductory statement at the beginning of the Constitution

   C. A list of all the counties

   D. The national anthem

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2. Question 2

   2 marks

   State two values recognised in the Preamble as essential for good governance in Kenya.

   (2 marks)

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3. Question 3

   4 marks

   State four things that the people of Kenya acknowledge or commit to in the Preamble of the Constitution.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Any four, 1 mark each: acknowledge the supremacy of Almighty God; honour those who struggled for freedom and justice; are proud of their ethnic, cultural and religious diversity; respect the environment and heritage; commit to nurturing the well-being of the individual, family, community and nation; recognise the aspiration for a government based on human rights, equality, freedom, democracy, social justice and the rule of law.

4. Question 4

   3 marks

   The Preamble states that Kenyans are 'proud of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity'. Explain three ways in which learners can promote this national unity in their school.

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5. Question 5

   3 marks

   Give three reasons why the Preamble is important in the Constitution of Kenya.

   (3 marks)

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   Any three, 1 mark each: it introduces and states the purpose and spirit of the Constitution; it states the values and aspirations of the people of Kenya; it shows that the Constitution was made by the people themselves; it promotes national unity and patriotism; it guides the interpretation of the Constitution.

6. Question 6

   1 mark

   In the Preamble, the people of Kenya acknowledge the supremacy of:

   A. Almighty God

   B. The President

   C. The courts

   D. Parliament

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   In the Preamble, the people of Kenya honour those who heroically struggled to bring:

   A. Freedom and justice

   B. Roads and railways

   C. Games and sports

   D. Wealth and riches

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   The Preamble of the Constitution of Kenya begins with the words:

   A. We, the people of Kenya…

   B. O God of all creation…

   C. Arise all Kenyans…

   D. In the beginning…

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   According to the Preamble, the people of Kenya are proud of their ethnic, cultural and religious:

   A. Poverty

   B. Diversity

   C. Boundaries

   D. Conflict

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    The Constitution of Kenya, whose Preamble learners study, was promulgated in the year:

    A. 1963

    B. 2022

    C. 1998

    D. 2010

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