CITIZENSHIP QUESTIONS
1. Define citizenship
Citizenship is the status of being a member of a particular country, with rights, duties,
and responsibilities.
2. State qualifications to be a Zambian citizen
A person can be a Zambian citizen by birth, descent, registration, or naturalization.
3. Describe qualities of a good citizen
Law-abiding
Respectful
Responsible
Honest
Patriotic
Active in community activities
4. Outline duties of a good citizen
Obey the laws
Pay taxes
Vote in elections
Participate in community service
Defend the country if required
Respect others’ rights
5. Identify obstacles to good citizenship
Ignorance of rights and duties
Corruption
Discrimination
Poverty and unemployment
Lack of education
6. Explain rights and freedoms of a citizen
Right to life
Right to education
Freedom of speech
Freedom of assembly
Right to own property
Right to participate in governance
7. Discuss the importance of citizen participation in community activities
Citizen participation is important because it:
Strengthens democracy
Promotes community development
Helps identify and solve community problems
Fosters unity and cooperation
Ensures that leaders are accountable
Let me know if you’d like me to expand on any of these points or tailor them to a
particular context!