Kenya's Bill of Rights
15 Grade 9 Social Studies questions on Kenya's Bill of Rights, with worked marking schemes. 15 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markA factory dumps untreated waste into a river used by a community. Under the Bill of Rights, the community's violated right is the right to:
A. Freedom of movement
B. Fair administrative action
C. Freedom of religion
D. A clean and healthy environment
(1 mark)
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6 marksThe Bill of Rights is contained in Chapter Four of the Constitution of Kenya.
(a) Define the term 'human rights'. (2 marks)
(b) Identify four rights of a child as protected in the Constitution of Kenya. (4 marks)
(6 marks)
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(a) Human rights are the basic entitlements/freedoms that every person is born with and is entitled to simply because they are human, regardless of race, gender, religion or any other status. They cannot be taken away unlawfully. (b) Four rights of a child protected in the Constitution (Article 53): 1. The right to a name and nationality from birth. 2. The right to free and compulsory basic education. 3. The right to be protected from abuse, neglect, harmful cultural practices and child labour. 4. The right to basic nutrition, shelter and health care. (Other acceptable: the right to parental care and protection; the right not to be detained except as a measure of last resort; protection from exploitation.)
Question 3
3 marksA learner's right to education is being denied because they are forced to work all day. Outline three ways in which a citizen whose rights have been violated can seek redress in Kenya.
(3 marks)
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1 markWhich body is primarily mandated to promote and protect human rights in Kenya?
A. Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR)
B. Kenya Power
C. Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
D. Kenya Revenue Authority
(1 mark)
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6 marksExplain three responsibilities that a Kenyan citizen must fulfil in order to enjoy their rights.
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1 markEvery right in the Bill of Rights comes with corresponding responsibilities. The right to freedom of expression carries the responsibility to:
A. Spread false information
B. Avoid hate speech and respect others' reputations
C. Insult anyone freely
D. Incite violence
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich of the following is classified as a fundamental freedom in Kenya's Bill of Rights?
A. Freedom from paying taxes
B. Freedom of expression
C. Freedom to break the law
D. Freedom from attending school
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1 markA police officer detains a citizen for two weeks without taking them to court. Which right in the Bill of Rights has been violated?
A. The right to clean environment
B. The right to property
C. The right to a fair trial / freedom and security of the person
D. The right to education
(1 mark)
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1 markIn the Constitution of Kenya, the Bill of Rights is contained in which chapter?
A. Chapter One
B. Chapter Four
C. Chapter Six
D. Chapter Ten
(1 mark)
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5 marks(a) State what is meant by the term human rights.
(b) Identify three rights guaranteed in Kenya's Bill of Rights.
(5 marks)
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(a) 2 marks: basic entitlements/freedoms that belong to every person by virtue of being human, which must be respected and protected. (b) Any 3 (1 mark each): right to life; right to education; right to a fair trial; freedom of expression; right to a clean and healthy environment; right to health; freedom of movement; right to property.
Question 11
1 markChildren, persons with disabilities, the elderly and minorities are given special protection in the Bill of Rights because they are considered:
A. Government officials
B. Wealthy individuals
C. Non-citizens
D. Vulnerable groups in society
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5 marksThe Bill of Rights is contained in Chapter Four of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
(a) Define the term 'human rights'. (2 marks)
(b) State three fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed to every Kenyan citizen under the Bill of Rights. (3 marks)
(5 marks)
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(a) Human rights are the basic entitlements, freedoms, and protections that belong to every person simply because they are human beings, regardless of race, sex, religion, or status. They are inherent (not given by the government), universal, and inalienable (cannot be taken away). (b) Any three fundamental rights and freedoms under the Bill of Rights, such as: the right to life; the right to equality and freedom from discrimination; the right to human dignity; freedom and security of the person; the right to privacy; freedom of conscience, religion, belief and opinion; freedom of expression; freedom of the media; the right to access information; freedom of association; the right to assembly, demonstration, picketing and petition; freedom of movement and residence; the right to own property; the right to fair labour practices; the right to a clean and healthy environment; the right to education; the right to health care; or the right to fair administrative action.
Question 13
1 markWhich of the following is a fundamental freedom guaranteed to every Kenyan under the Bill of Rights?
A. The right to evade lawful taxes
B. Freedom of expression
C. The right to disobey court orders
D. Freedom to break the law during protests
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1 markIn the Constitution of Kenya 2010, the Bill of Rights is contained in:
A. Chapter Four
B. Chapter One
C. Chapter Fifteen
D. Chapter Ten
(1 mark)
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6 marksExplain three ways in which the Bill of Rights is important to the citizens of Kenya.
(6 marks)
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Any 3 (2 marks each): protects citizens from abuse by the state and others; promotes human dignity and equality; provides a framework for justice and fair treatment; empowers citizens to demand services and accountability; promotes peace and social order; protects vulnerable groups; guides government in law-making and governance.
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