### Junior Secondary 3 Social Studies 3rd Term Examination Questions #### Section 1:
Multiple Choice Questions (30 Marks) 1. Which of the following is a key function of
government? a) To provide entertainment b) To maintain law and order c) To promote
sports d) To control the media 2. The primary goal of education is to: a) Develop skills b)
Make money c) Ensure peace d) Create jobs 3. The economic system where the government
controls production is called: a) Capitalism b) Socialism c) Feudalism d) Mercantilism 4.
What is the term used for the voluntary association of independent states? a) League b)
Confederation c) Federation d) Alliance 5. The United Nations was established to: a)
Promote trade b) Provide humanitarian aid c) Maintain international peace d) Support
military actions 6. Which of the following is not a human right? a) Right to education b)
Right to equality c) Right to own property d) Right to a free holiday 7. The process of
integrating various cultures into a single society is known as: a) Assimilation b)
Acculturation c) Segregation d) Discrimination 8. What is a major consequence of
deforestation? a) Increased biodiversity b) Enhanced climate stability c) Soil erosion d)
Urban expansion 9. Which document serves as the supreme law of the land in many
countries? a) Constitution b) Bill of Rights c) Declaration of Independence d) International
Treaty 10. The political system where citizens participate directly in decision-making is
called: a) Autocracy b) Oligarchy c) Democracy d) Monarchy 11. Which organisation is
primarily responsible for regulating global trade? a) United Nations b) World Trade
Organization c) International Monetary Fund d) African Union 12. The term 'NIMBY' refers
to: a) Objects in motion b) Economic aid c) Local opposition to developments d)
Environmental protection laws 13. What is the capital of the United Kingdom? a) Sydney b)
New York c) London d) Toronto 14. A significant factor contributing to climate change is: a)
Renewable energy b) Fossil fuels c) Reforestation d) Clean water initiatives 15. Which
principle is central to the concept of democracy? a) Rule of law b) Absolute power c)
Military enforcement d) Traditional authority 16. A government that is elected by the
people and serves at their will is known as: a) Theocracy b) Aristocracy c) Republic d)
Dictatorship 17. Which characteristic defines a developing country? a) High income b)
Advanced technology c) Low literacy rates d) Strong industrial base 18. International
relations can be influenced by: a) Cultural exchange b) Trade agreements c) Military
alliances d) All of the above 19. Which of the following best describes a non-governmental
organisation (NGO)? a) A for-profit company b) An international corporate entity c) A
community-focused organisation d) A government agency 20. The term 'genocide' refers
to: a) Large-scale migration b) The deliberate extermination of a group c) Political
corruption d) Natural disaster excesses 21. The process by which the economy moves from
agriculture to industry is known as: a) Urbanisation b) Industrialisation c) Globalisation d)
Capitalisation 22. Which African country was the first to gain independence from colonial
rule? a) Ghana b) Kenya c) Nigeria d) Tanzania 23. Social stratification refers to: a) The
division of society into ranks b) Geographic separation c) Cultural exchange d) Economic
stability 24. Which of the following is a major organ of the United Nations? a) National
Assembly b) Security Council c) European Union d) World Health Organisation 25. The
right to vote in elections is known as: a) Suffrage b) Citizenship c) Legislation d)
Representation 26. Which country is known for its policy of apartheid? a) Namibia b) South
Africa c) Zimbabwe d) Kenya 27. The principle of supply and demand determines: a) Job
availability b) Price levels c) Government regulations d) Cultural relevance 28. An example
of a natural resource is: a) Capital goods b) Intellectual property c) Trees d) Cash 29. What
role do human rights play in society? a) They limit freedoms b) They protect individual
liberties c) They enforce power d) They are often ignored 30. Which of the following is a
consequence of urban sprawl? a) Improved transportation b) Loss of agricultural land c)
Increased biodiversity d) Decreased pollution --- #### Section 2: Essay Questions (50
Marks) 1. **Discuss the importance of education in promoting social cohesion and stability
in a diverse society. Provide examples to support your answer.** 2. **Examine the impact
of climate change on global security. How can nations work together to address this
pressing issue?** 3. **Analyse the significance of human rights in contemporary society.
What challenges do individuals face in ensuring these rights are upheld?** 4. **Evaluate the
role of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in addressing social issues in your country.
What are their strengths and weaknesses?** 5. **Reflect on the causes and consequences of
migration in the modern world. How do governments respond to migration challenges?**
