Citizenship

14 Grade 7 Social Studies questions on Citizenship, with worked marking schemes. 14 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   3 marks

   State the three ways in which a person can acquire Kenyan citizenship.

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   A foreigner who has lived in Kenya lawfully for the required period and is granted Kenyan citizenship has acquired citizenship by:

   A. Birth

   B. Election

   C. Inheritance

   D. Naturalisation

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a benefit a country gains when its citizens are responsible and patriotic?

   A. Insecurity rises across the country

   B. National development and peace are promoted

   C. Public resources are wasted

   D. Corruption increases in offices

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   A person holds citizenship of both Kenya and another country at the same time. This situation is referred to as:

   A. Stateless status

   B. Dual citizenship

   C. Single citizenship

   D. Refugee status

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Which of the following BEST shows the difference between a right and a responsibility of a citizen?

   A. A right is given by the county while a responsibility is given by the church

   B. A right is for adults only while a responsibility is for children only

   C. A right must be paid for while a responsibility is free

   D. A right is something a citizen is entitled to; a responsibility is a duty a citizen must perform

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   A Grade 7 learner picks up litter, reports wrongdoing and respects others' property. These actions BEST show that the learner is practising:

   A. Foreign citizenship

   B. Responsible citizenship

   C. Dual nationality

   D. Political campaigning

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   A person is described as a citizen of Kenya by birth. This MOST likely means that the person:

   A. Was born to at least one parent who is a Kenyan citizen

   B. Has visited Kenya as a tourist

   C. Bought Kenyan citizenship with money

   D. Works for the Kenyan government

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8. Question 8

   4 marks

   A new family from another country settles in your neighbourhood and is granted Kenyan citizenship. (a) State two rights they now enjoy as Kenyan citizens. (2 marks) (b) State two responsibilities they are expected to fulfil. (2 marks)

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) 1 mark each (max 2): right to vote/participate in elections; right to own property; right to access education and health services; right to a Kenyan identity card/passport; protection by the law. (b) 1 mark each (max 2): paying taxes; obeying the law; respecting others' rights; protecting public property and the environment; participating in nation-building. Accept valid answers.

9. Question 9

   6 marks

   Explain three responsibilities that learners can carry out to become responsible citizens in their community.

   (6 marks)

   Marking scheme

   2 marks each (max 6): obeying the law/school rules; keeping the environment clean and protecting public property; respecting the rights and property of others; participating in community service/helping the needy; promoting peace and reporting wrongdoing; conserving resources such as water and electricity. Accept any three well-explained responsibilities.

10. Question 10

    6 marks

    Kenya recognises different ways of becoming a citizen.

    (a) State two ways through which a person can become a citizen of Kenya. (2 marks)

    (b) Explain two duties of a good citizen towards their country. (4 marks)

    (6 marks)

    Marking scheme

    (a) Two ways of becoming a Kenyan citizen: - Citizenship by birth (born to a parent who is a Kenyan citizen, whether or not born in Kenya). - Citizenship by registration (for example after being married to a Kenyan citizen for at least seven years, or after lawful continuous residence for at least seven years). (b) Two duties of a good citizen: - Obeying the law: a good citizen follows the laws and Constitution of the country, which helps maintain peace and order in society. - Paying taxes: a good citizen pays taxes honestly so that the government can raise money to provide services such as roads, schools and hospitals. (Other acceptable, explained: voting in elections to choose leaders; protecting public property; respecting the rights of others; defending the country.)

11. Question 11

    1 mark

    A person who acquires Kenyan citizenship by being born to at least one Kenyan parent has citizenship by:

    A. Registration

    B. Birth

    C. Naturalisation

    D. Application

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Which one of the following is a RESPONSIBILITY (duty) of a good citizen rather than a right?

    A. Receiving an education

    B. Paying taxes honestly

    C. Owning property

    D. Being protected by the law

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    A person born to at least one Kenyan parent automatically acquires citizenship by:

    A. Registration

    B. Birth

    C. Naturalisation

    D. Application

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14. Question 14

    4 marks

    Citizenship describes the relationship between a person and their country. a) State two ways through which a person can become a citizen of Kenya. (2 marks) b) Outline two responsibilities of a good citizen towards their country. (2 marks)

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    Marking scheme

    a) Two ways of becoming a citizen of Kenya: - By birth (if, on the day of birth, either the mother or father is a Kenyan citizen, whether or not the person is born in Kenya). - By registration (for example, a person who has been married to a Kenyan citizen for at least seven years, or who has been lawfully resident in Kenya for at least seven years, may apply to be registered). b) Two responsibilities of a good citizen (any two): - Obeying the laws of the country / Constitution. - Paying taxes honestly. - Protecting public property and the environment. - Promoting peace and respecting the rights of others. - Participating in national activities such as voting and community work.

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