Human Rights
18 Grade 8 Social Studies questions on Human Rights, with worked marking schemes. 18 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markThe right to life, the right to freedom from torture and the right to dignity are examples of
A. School rules
B. Trade agreements
C. Sporting rules
D. Human rights
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1 markWhich document in Kenya MAINLY protects the human rights of all citizens?
A. The county trade licence
B. The national anthem
C. The Constitution of Kenya, in the Bill of Rights
D. The school timetable
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5 marksThe Constitution of Kenya 2010 contains a Bill of Rights that protects the rights of all citizens.
(a) Identify any three fundamental human rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. (3 marks)
(b) Give two reasons why it is important to respect the human rights of other people. (2 marks)
(5 marks)
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(a) Three fundamental human rights (any three): 1. The right to life. 2. The right to freedom and security of the person (freedom from torture/arbitrary arrest). 3. The right to education. 4. Freedom of expression. 5. The right to own property. 6. Freedom of movement and residence. 7. The right to health care. (b) Reasons to respect others' human rights (any two): 1. It promotes peace and harmony / peaceful co-existence in society. 2. It upholds human dignity and equality of all people. 3. It helps avoid conflict and discrimination. 4. Everyone is equal before the law, so respecting others' rights protects your own rights too.
Question 4
1 markWhich national body in Kenya is mainly responsible for promoting and protecting human rights?
A. Kenya Bureau of Standards
B. Kenya Wildlife Service
C. Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR)
D. Kenya Revenue Authority
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3 marksGive three reasons why it is important to protect human rights in a country.
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1 markHuman rights are described as 'inalienable.' This means that they
A. Can be sold to other people
B. Are given only to the wealthy
C. Cannot be taken away from a person
D. Belong only to adults
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1 markEnjoyment of human rights comes with responsibilities. Which of the following is a responsibility that goes with the right to a clean environment?
A. Cutting down all trees for firewood
B. Ignoring environmental rules
C. Dumping rubbish in rivers
D. Properly disposing of waste and not littering
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4 marksExplain two ways in which the human rights of children may be violated in society.
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Any 2, 2 marks each: Child labour - children forced to work instead of going to school; Denial of education - children kept out of school; Child abuse/neglect - physical, emotional or sexual mistreatment; Early/forced marriage - children married off before adulthood; Discrimination - treating children unfairly due to gender, disability or background; Denial of healthcare/food. (Max 4)
Question 9
1 markA newspaper reports that a man was detained for many days without being told the reason and without being taken to court. Which right has MOST likely been violated?
A. The right to property
B. The right to leisure
C. The right to a fair hearing
D. The right to education
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1 markWhich of the following BEST shows respect for other people's human rights at school?
A. Allowing classmates to express their opinions freely
B. Discriminating against newcomers
C. Taking others' property without permission
D. Bullying weaker pupils
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6 marksFor each of the following rights, state one responsibility that goes with it: (a) the right to education; (b) the right to freedom of expression; (c) the right to a clean environment.
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2 marks each: (a) Right to education - attend school regularly/work hard/respect teachers and learning materials; (b) Right to freedom of expression - speak truthfully/respect others' views/avoid hate speech and rumours; (c) Right to a clean environment - dispose of waste properly/plant trees/avoid pollution. (Award 2 marks for a correct, well-stated responsibility per right; Max 6)
Question 12
1 markA child is forced to work long hours in a quarry instead of attending school. Which human right is being violated?
A. The right to own property
B. The right to freedom of movement
C. The right to education
D. The right to vote
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4 marksState four human rights that are protected in the Constitution of Kenya.
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1 markWhich of the following is an example of a basic human right protected in the Bill of Rights?
A. The right to disobey all laws
B. The right to education
C. The right to avoid paying taxes
D. The right to take other people's property
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1 markWhich of the following is an example of a fundamental human right protected in the Bill of Rights in Kenya's Constitution?
A. The right to bribe a public officer
B. The right to break the law freely
C. The right to life
D. The right to deny others education
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3 marksA learner with a disability is denied a place in a school.
(a) Identify the human right being violated.
(b) State two actions that can be taken to address this violation.
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5 marksEvery child in Kenya is entitled to certain rights.
(a) State three rights of a child as provided for in the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
(b) Give two responsibilities that a child has at home.
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(a) Rights of a child (Article 53): - The right to a name and nationality from birth. - The right to free and compulsory basic education. - The right to basic nutrition, shelter and health care. - The right to be protected from abuse, neglect, harmful cultural practices and child labour. - The right to parental care and protection. (Any three) (b) Responsibilities of a child at home: - Helping with household chores/duties. - Respecting and obeying parents and elders. - Taking care of their younger siblings. - Using property and resources at home responsibly. (Any two)
Question 18
1 markWhich of the following is a basic human right of every child in Kenya?
A. The right to own a motor vehicle
B. The right to education
C. The right to avoid all work permanently
D. The right to disobey all laws
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