KCSE History and Government Questions With Answers
What factors hinder the Kenya Police from performing their duties effectively?
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Describe the functions of the police force in Kenya.
Explain six functions of the speaker of the National assembly in Kenya
Describe the composition of parliament in Kenya
Discuss six criticisms that have been made against the communist party.
Describe the structure of the communist party in the union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)14/5/2020 Describe the structure of the communist party in the union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)
The highest organ of the communist party structure was the all-union party congress. It was the final decision making organ. Another important party organ was the Poliburo/Presidium of the central committee. It made decisions when the central committee was in recess. The central party committee controlled and supervised and supervised the functions of the various department e.g. the Amy, finance and personnel The secretariat was the next organ in the political set up of the communist party. It played a role in the formation of government policy. Explain six factors that led to the collapse of East African community.
Why was the East African community formed?
To maintain a common market for the member states/ promotes balanced economic cooperation To provide common services to the three member state especially in the areas of transport and communications To promote political cooperation between the three countries Facilities free movement of the people of the region to foster greater cooperation and understanding among them. Explain the political organization of Mwene Mutapa Kingdom during the pre- colonial period14/5/2020 Explain the political organization of Mwene Mutapa Kingdom during the pre- colonial period.
The empire was ruled by the emperor who was both head of state and Government The office of the emperor was hereditary The emperor was assisted in administering the empire by the queen mother, head drummer, emperor’s sister, emperor’s principal wives the chancellor and military The empire was divided into provinces which were ruled by lesser kings/ chiefs who were directly answerable to the emperor The Empire had a standing army which was used for defense and expansion of the kingdom The emperor controlled trade activities whose revenue was used to sustain the empire and the army. Priests acted as a link between the people and the emperor The king was military leader The king was a religious leader/ semi divine Describe the social organization of the Shona during the Pre- colonial period.
The shona believed in one powerful god Mwari They believed in the existence of ancestral spirits whom they consulted from time to time The Shona communicated with the spirit through mediums/ oracles The priests presided over religious functions such as offerings sacrifices to god Shona elders were highly respected Priests came from Rozwi clan They had sacred places of worship/ shrines They were clan based They live in circular stone houses It was a polygamous society Explain six factors that may undermine the administration of Justice in Kenya
Describe three ways in which the judiciary ensures fairness in the administration of justice14/5/2020 Describe three ways in which the judiciary ensures fairness in the administration of justice
The judicial Service Commission ensures that judges and magistrates discharge their duties without interference Suspected criminals are held innocent until proved guilty in a court of law- giving them a chance to be heard by the courts Persons found administering mob justice are liable to prosecution Suspected criminals are entitled to legal representation through an advocate of the High Court Suspected criminals of serious crimes such as murder are guaranteed free government services of being represented by advocates Persons not satisfied with the verdict are allowed to appeal to a higher court. Explain six reasons why parliament is an important institution in Kenya.
Describe the process of electing the speaker of the National Assembly.
Explain six powers that the constitution of Kenya gives to the president.
Powers to prorogue parliament / dissolve the National Assembly. Powers to appoint and dismiss senior public officials / servants. Powers to appoint and dismiss the vice president and ministers. Powers to pardon criminals who are convicted in a court of law. Powers to maintain peace in the country by upholding the rule of law/detention. Powers to preserve public security through declaring the state of emergency. Powers to permit ministers and other officers into and civil service to be out of the country. Powers to form government after a general election. Powers to declare war or make peace with enemies. Powers to establish commissions of enquiry to investigate issues of national importance. Powers to perform the official opening of parliament after general elections. Powers to nominate members of parliament after a general election. What were the three main features of the independence constitution of Kenya?
It provided for the establishment of a federal government. It spelt out that the party with the majority forms the government /multiparty. It spelt out the rights and obligations of individuals/ citizens It provided for the establishment of National Assembly consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. It provided for a position / post of prime Minister to head the government and a Governor General to head the state. It spelt out the powers and responsibilities of the central government and regional governments. It established regional governments with regional Assemblies and presidents. It divided responsibities between regional governments and the control government. How do county councils raise funds for their operations?
What services are provided by county councils in Kenya?
Explain five functions of a provincial commissioner in Kenya
What are the benefits of the policy of District Focus for Rural Development in Kenya?
Explain five factors which undermine the work of the police force in Kenya
What actions do police officers in Kenya take from the time an offence is committed up to the time judgement is passed?
arrest the suspected criminal Confine the arrested suspect Provide protection/ security to the suspected criminal Investigate the offence to prepare evidence for prosecution Take the suspended criminal to court Lead the protection/ give evidence Hand over the criminal to prison authority Realistic the suspect if acquitted Discuss the factors that have undermined activities of the UNO
Why was the United Nations Organization (UNO) formed?
Discuss the French system of government from 1871
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