Form Four Civics pre-national papers
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2026 Form Four Civics pre-national examination (011)
Time: 3:00 hours · Section A: 16 marks · Section B: 54 marks · Section C: 30 marks
Instructions: Answer all questions in Sections A and B and any two from Section C. Cellular phones and unauthorised materials are not allowed in the examination room.
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SECTION A (16 marks) — Multiple Choice
(i) Who serves as the secretary to the District Council?
(ii) Mr Mng'ong'o was born in Tanzania and his parents were also born in Tanzania, so Mr Mng'ong'o is a Tanzanian citizen by:
(iii) Which of the following stages involves a session in which candidates present their manifestos and voters ask questions?
(iv) General perceptions or assumptions constructed by the society towards men or women are referred to as:
(v) At the age of sixteen Selina is married with three months pregnancy. What health risks will she likely face when giving birth?
(vi) In which of the following festivals do workers express their grievances and expectations to the government?
(vii) When local government enact laws in their areas of authority, the laws are called:
(viii) Many bad things happen due to the high poverty rate in the society. The number of live babies who do not survive their first birthday per thousand babies born is called:
(ix) Which institution regulates the telecommunication sector in Tanzania?
(x) The President of Tanzania normally releases prisoners who had been jailed having various minor criminal cases. This act is termed as:
SECTION A — Matching (6 marks)
Match the statements on globalization in Column A with the correct terms in Column B by selecting the corresponding letter.
| # | COLUMN A |
|---|---|
| i | Increase of process of broadening and deepening of interaction and integration between different people in the world. |
| ii | The system that focuses on the supply and demand of goods and services with limited control or government intervention. |
| iii | Removal of restrictions or barriers on exchange of goods between nations. |
| iv | Member states eliminate trade barriers and harmonize monetary policies. |
| v | Management and ownership is transferred to non-state actors. |
| vi | A free market policy package outlining conditions and terms to be adopted by developing countries to qualify for IMF and WB loans. |
| Letter | COLUMN B |
|---|---|
| A | Privatization |
| B | Economic integration |
| C | Trade liberalization |
| D | Free market economy |
| E | Democratization |
| F | Free movement of people, goods and services |
| G | SAPs |
| H | Cash flow |
| I | Globalization |
| J | ICT |
Correct matches: i-I, ii-D, iii-C, iv-B, v-A, vi-G
- i → I. Globalization. This is the definition of Globalization.
- ii → D. Free market economy. This describes a Free market economy.
- iii → C. Trade liberalization. This is Trade liberalization.
- iv → B. Economic integration. This describes Economic integration.
- v → A. Privatization. This is Privatization.
- vi → G. SAPs. This refers to Structural Adjustment Programmes (SAPs).
SECTION B (54 marks)
3. Identify six fields where the knowledge and skills obtained from studying Civics can be applied.
- Leadership and administration — understanding government structures, leadership and responsibilities.
- Law and justice — understanding laws, rights, duties and legal procedures.
- Politics and public affairs — understanding elections, political processes and democratic participation.
- Community development — identifying community problems and participating in development activities.
- Human rights and social welfare — promoting and protecting rights and welfare.
- Environmental conservation — responsible use and protection of environmental resources.
4. (a) Courtship and marriage are social phenomena that cannot be separated. Use five (5) points to show the relationship between the two.
(b) Assume you are a social counsellor appointed to advise people who are living in marital life. What are the four issues you would advise them to observe?
(a) Relationship between courtship and marriage
- Courtship allows partners to know each other before marriage.
- It enables partners to discuss expectations, values and future plans.
- Successful courtship may lead to marriage when both partners agree.
- It helps partners assess compatibility and readiness for family life.
- Both involve relationships, communication, responsibilities, mutual respect and commitment.
(b) Advice for marital life
- Effective communication and mutual understanding.
- Faithfulness, love and mutual respect.
- Proper management of family finances and resources.
- Joint decision-making and responsible conflict resolution.
5. (a) Assume you have conducted an election of your school and you are asked to judge whether the election is free and fair or not. What five criteria would you use to assess?
(b) In some circumstances, leaders may lack accountability and transparency. Explain any four consequences that might happen.
(a) Criteria for free and fair elections
- Eligible voters participate without discrimination or intimidation.
- Voters freely choose candidates without coercion.
- Candidates receive equal opportunity to campaign and communicate policies.
- Voting is conducted secretly according to established procedures.
- Votes are counted and announced accurately and openly.
(b) Consequences of lack of accountability and transparency
- Misuse and embezzlement of public resources may increase.
- Corruption and abuse of power may increase.
- Public trust in leaders and institutions may decline.
- Poor decisions and weak service delivery may cause underdevelopment and dissatisfaction.
6. (a) What do you think are the sources of central government revenue? (4 points)
(b) Describe 5 voting procedures which are going to be followed in the coming general election of October 2025 in Tanzania.
(a) Sources of central government revenue
- Taxes from individuals, businesses and economic activities.
- Non-tax revenue such as fees, licences, fines and charges.
- Revenue from government enterprises, property and investments.
- Grants, loans and other government financing sources.
(b) Voting procedures
- A registered voter reports to the designated polling station and presents the required identification.
- Election officials verify voter details and eligibility.
- The voter receives the appropriate ballot paper(s).
- The voter marks the ballot secretly and places it in the designated ballot box.
- The voter leaves the polling area and officials proceed with counting and verification according to the rules.
7. In our society there are some people who suffer from social problems like crimes, diseases and poverty. What do you think are the techniques of solving these social problems? (6 points)
- Education and public awareness.
- Employment and income-generating opportunities.
- Strong law enforcement and rehabilitation.
- Improved health services, sanitation and disease prevention.
- Family and community counselling and social-support systems.
- Cooperation between government, communities, NGOs and other stakeholders.
8. (a) Why did the government of Tanzania decide to construct the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR)? Give 4 points.
(b) Explain the role of a commercial bank. Give three points.
(a) Reasons for constructing SGR
- To improve efficient transportation of passengers and cargo.
- To reduce travel time and improve reliability of railway transport.
- To support trade, investment and economic activities through better transport infrastructure.
- To reduce pressure on roads and improve movement of goods and people.
(b) Roles of commercial banks
- Commercial banks accept deposits and provide safe custody of customers’ money.
- They provide loans and credit facilities to individuals and businesses.
- They provide payment and financial services such as transfers, cheques and cards.
SECTION C (30 marks) — Answer any two
9. In the 1980s privatization gained more emphasis in most African countries including Tanzania. Propose six (6) demerits of privatization in Tanzania.
- Job losses may occur when private owners reduce staff.
- Prices of goods and services may increase where profit becomes the main objective.
- Strategic public assets may move to private ownership, reducing direct government control.
- Private investors may neglect less profitable remote or poor communities.
- Inequality may increase when benefits are concentrated among a small group.
- Weak regulation may allow private monopolies to exploit consumers or reduce service quality.
10. There is an almost unquestionable view that culture is dynamic. In the light of this statement, explain any five merits of cultural change to Tanzanians.
- Introduces useful ideas, knowledge and technologies.
- Can promote gender equality and challenge harmful practices.
- Improves education and communication through cultural interaction.
- Creates economic opportunities through tourism, cultural industries and entrepreneurship.
- Promotes tolerance, cooperation and peaceful interaction among different groups.
11. Government is now focusing to enhance the provision of social services for the welfare of the people in the country. Explain six challenges in provision of social services in Tanzania.
- Inadequate financial resources.
- Rapid population growth and increasing demand.
- Shortage and uneven distribution of qualified personnel.
- Inadequate infrastructure, equipment and supplies.
- Poverty limiting access to some services.
- Geographical barriers and remote settlements increasing the cost and difficulty of service delivery.
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