The Constitution of Kenya
16 Grade 7 Social Studies questions on The Constitution of Kenya, with worked marking schemes. 16 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
4 marksState four ways in which citizens can be involved in the process of amending (changing) the Constitution of Kenya.
(4 marks)
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1 mark each (max 4): through a referendum (voting yes/no); collecting signatures for a popular initiative; giving views during public participation/forums; through their elected representatives (MPs/MCAs) in Parliament/county assemblies; making written/oral submissions to relevant committees. Accept any four valid ways.
Question 2
6 marksExplain three reasons why it is important for a country such as Kenya to have a constitution.
(6 marks)
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2 marks each (max 6): it limits the powers of government/prevents abuse of power; it protects the rights and freedoms of citizens (Bill of Rights); it provides the structure and functions of government; it promotes order, justice and rule of law; it provides ways of resolving disputes and changing leaders peacefully; it promotes national unity and shared values. Accept any three well-explained points.
Question 3
1 markAccording to the Constitution of Kenya 2010, the country is divided into how many counties?
A. 8
B. 47
C. 52
D. 290
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich of the following is one of the three arms of government in Kenya?
A. The Judiciary
B. The Media
C. The Police
D. The County Assembly clerk
(1 mark)
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1 markIn which year was the current Constitution of Kenya promulgated?
A. 1963
B. 1992
C. 2010
D. 2017
(1 mark)
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1 markThe current Constitution of Kenya, which expanded the Bill of Rights and created county governments, was promulgated in the year:
A. 1992
B. 2002
C. 1963
D. 2010
(1 mark)
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1 markUnder the Constitution of Kenya, how many county governments were created?
A. 8 counties
B. 47 counties
C. 290 counties
D. 12 counties
(1 mark)
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1 markThe current Constitution of Kenya, which introduced devolved county governments, was promulgated in:
A. 1969
B. 2002
C. 2010
D. 2017
(1 mark)
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6 marks(a) Name the three arms of government created under the Constitution of Kenya. (3 marks) (b) State one main function of each. (3 marks)
(6 marks)
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1 markThe part of the Constitution of Kenya that lists the rights and freedoms of every person is known as the:
A. Schedule of fees
B. Bill of Rights
C. Code of conduct
D. Preamble
(1 mark)
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1 markUnder the Constitution of Kenya, government power is shared among three arms. Which arm is responsible for making laws?
A. The county assembly clerks
B. The Executive
C. The Judiciary
D. The Legislature (Parliament)
(1 mark)
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4 marksThe Constitution of Kenya 2010 is the supreme law of the land. a) State the year in which the current Constitution of Kenya was promulgated. (1 mark) b) Identify three rights of a Kenyan citizen that are protected in the Bill of Rights. (3 marks)
(4 marks)
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a) The current Constitution of Kenya was promulgated in the year 2010 (27th August 2010). b) Three rights protected in the Bill of Rights (Chapter Four) include any three of the following: - The right to life. - The right to freedom and security of the person (freedom from torture, slavery and arbitrary detention). - The right to education. - Freedom of expression / freedom of speech. - The right to a clean and healthy environment. - Freedom of movement and residence. - The right to the highest attainable standard of health, including health care services. - Freedom of religion, belief and opinion.
Question 13
4 marksThe Constitution of Kenya 2010 establishes the structure of government.
(a) Name the three arms (organs) of the national government of Kenya. (3 marks)
(b) State one main function of the Legislature. (1 mark)
(4 marks)
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(a) The three arms of the national government are: - The Legislature (Parliament) - The Executive - The Judiciary (b) One main function of the Legislature (Parliament): it makes laws for the country (legislation). (Accept: it represents the people; it approves the national budget; it oversees the Executive.)
Question 14
1 markThe Constitution of Kenya created two levels of government. These are the:
A. Provincial and municipal governments
B. Federal and tribal governments
C. National government and county governments
D. Colonial and post-colonial governments
(1 mark)
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1 markA citizen feels that a law passed contradicts the Constitution. Which arm of government has the power to interpret the Constitution and settle the dispute?
A. The Judiciary
B. The Public Service Commission
C. The Executive
D. The Legislature
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich one of the following BEST describes the Constitution of Kenya?
A. The supreme law of the land that governs the country
B. A manifesto of a political party
C. A set of cultural customs of one community
D. A list of school rules
(1 mark)
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