SHS Government · Year 2

Citizenship, Rights and Responsibilities practice questions

The concept of citizenship and how it is acquired, the meaning and types of rights, how the rights of citizens are protected, the circumstances under which those rights may be restricted, and the responsibilities citizens owe the state.

20 questions in this topic: 11 recall, 6 applying skills and concepts, 2 strategic thinking and 1 extended thinking. Every one carries a written explanation.

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  1. Question 1Recall

    What does the abbreviation DOVVSU stand for?

    • aDomestic Violence and Victims Support Unit
    • bDepartment of Voters and Voting Supervision Unit
    • cDirectorate of Verification and Victim Services Unit
    • dDomestic Vigilance and Victims Security Unit
  2. Question 2Skills & concepts

    Which of these is a responsibility of the STATE towards its citizens?

    • aProvision of social amenities such as schools and hospitals
    • bUndertaking national service
    • cObeying the laws and regulations of the state
    • dPayment of taxes
  3. Question 3Recall

    Which of these is given as a way of acquiring citizenship?

    • aFoundling
    • bNationality
    • cPrivilege
    • dEntitlement

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