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Grade 8 Citizenship Education exam practice (unofficial)

6 original questions · Grade 8 · Citizenship Education

Original Citizenship Education practice questions written by Abrari for students preparing for the Grade 8 exam. Try five on this page, then take the timed mock. They are not past exam questions and not an official paper.

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Original Abrari practice questions. Unofficial — not past exam questions.

1 / 5Citizenship EducationDemocracy

In a democracy, the power of government comes from:

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Q1 · Democracy

In a democracy, the power of government comes from:

  1. A. The people
  2. B. One family
  3. C. The army
  4. D. Foreign countries
Answer and explanation

Answer: A

In a democracy, citizens choose their leaders and the government gets its power from the people.

Q2 · Government

Which body makes federal laws in Ethiopia?

  1. A. The House of Peoples' Representatives
  2. B. The Federal Supreme Court
  3. C. The Council of Ministers
  4. D. The National Election Board
Answer and explanation

Answer: A

The House of Peoples' Representatives is the federal law-making (legislative) body.

Q3 · Separation of powers

Which branch of government interprets the law?

  1. A. Legislative
  2. B. Executive
  3. C. Judiciary
  4. D. The media
Answer and explanation

Answer: C

Courts (the judiciary) interpret laws and settle disputes. The legislature makes laws; the executive carries them out.

Q4 · Human rights

Human rights are:

  1. A. Given only to rich people
  2. B. Held by every person because they are human
  3. C. Sold by the government
  4. D. Only for adults
Answer and explanation

Answer: B

Human rights belong to every person equally.

Q5 · Corruption

Corruption means:

  1. A. Using public office for private gain
  2. B. Helping neighbours
  3. C. Paying tax
  4. D. Voting in an election
Answer and explanation

Answer: A

Corruption is the misuse of public power or trust for personal benefit, for example taking bribes.

Q6 · Elections

What is the minimum voting age in Ethiopia?

  1. A. 15 years
  2. B. 16 years
  3. C. 18 years
  4. D. 21 years
Answer and explanation

Answer: C

Ethiopian citizens aged 18 and over can vote.

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Are these real Grade 8 exam questions?
No. Every question in this Grade 8 Citizenship Education set is an original practice item written by Abrari. None is a past exam question, and none comes from an official or leaked paper.
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