Civics and Ethical Education - Grade 12 -2023 G.C

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15. What was the main cause of an inefficient collection of taxes during the Socialist Derg regime?

  1. A disorder that is caused by the free market economy that has been set in place.
  2. Monopoly of market system controlled by a single ethic group.
  3. It collected most of the product from the farmers as taxes.
  4. The suppression of private initiative and low production.

16. Which one of the following can be taken as a major cause for all types of corruption?

  1. The personal interest of rulers.
  2. The weakness of religious institutions.
  3. The breakdown of the rule of law.
  4. The moral decadence of the society.

17. Which one of the following clearly explains the concept of equality?

  1. Equality is not about rights and benefits but also sharing burdens equally.
  2. Equality may not imply that your guaranteed rights are guaranteed to others.
  3. Equality refers to the provision of identical treatment and benefits.
  4. Equality necessarily means an absolutely similar rights, benefits and opportunities.

18. Article 35 of the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) has recognized equality of women in that

  1. women have more rights than men in marriage.
  2. laws, customs and practices that oppress women are prohibited.
  3. religious practices which discriminate women are prohibited.
  4. affirmative measures regarding women are prohibited.

19. Which one of the following describes best the principle of equity of taxation?

  1. All activities which citizens do should be subjected to taxations.
  2. Those who have less money should pay more taxes.
  3. The government shall collect taxes equally from every citizen.
  4. Those who have more money should pay more taxes.

We have provided these questions from previous years grade 12 Ethiopian Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination (ESSLCE) exams with the sole purpose of assisting students in their studies and preparations for upcoming exams. Please be aware that these questions are not indicative of future exam content. Good luck with your studies!

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