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Explain six powers and functions of the president in Kenya

20/4/2022

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powers and functions of the president in Kenya

As head of state s/he represents the people of Kenya locally and internationally.
The president has appointive role: deputy president in addition nominates senior officers such as cabinet secretaries. Attorney General, Director of Public prosecution, the secretary of the cabinet, principal secretaries, high commissioners ambassadors with the approval of the National assembly.
The president addresses the opening of each newly elected parliament and also addresses special sittings of the parliament
The president chairs cabinet meetings
President is the commander-in-chief of the Kenya Defence forces
The president may exercise power of mercy with the advice of advisory committee
The president may also confer honours to people
The president presides over national holidays

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Three conditions one must fulfill to be declared as a winner in the presidential election in Kenya

20/4/2022

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conditions one must fulfill to be declared as a winner in the presidential election in Kenya

50% plus one vote on top of 25% of votes in 24 countries
Simple majority in case of re- run / round two of elections
No election petition after elections

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Describe the key stages in the constitution making process in Kenya

20/4/2022

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key stages in the constitution making process in Kenya

Debating over contentious issues
Collection of public views
Civic education
Convening of constitutional conferences
Drafting of the constitution
Referendum
Enacting of the constitution
Promulgation of the constitution

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Give three functions of a constitution

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functions of a constitution

Protects rights and fundamental freedoms of a citizen and define their responsibilities
It is the basis upon which the government is established
Defines the relationship between the governor and the governed
Spells out the legal framework from which the law the country is made
Promote national unity

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Identify two characteristics of a written constitution

20/4/2022

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Identify two characteristics of a written constitution

Provides a clear guideline in case of crisis/transition.
It is rigid and cannot easily be manipulated.
It is ideal for a newly formed state.
It preserves the identity of diverse ethnic and racial groups.
Promotes unity since it is arrived at after thorough consideration by all/A product of consensus.
Procedures for its amendments are clearly spelt out.
A special body entrusted with drafting the constitution/must get the approval of the legislature.

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Identify five features of the Independence constitution

8/4/2022

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Identify five features of the Independence constitution

It provided for the establishment of a federal government
It spelt out that the party with the majority formed the government
It spelt out the rights and obligation of individual /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 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 responsibilities between regional governments and the central government

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Identify five requirements in the constitution making process.

6/4/2022

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Identify five requirements in the constitution making process.

Provision of civic education
Collecting views from the public
Drafting the constitution (by a special body)
The draft constitution is published for the public/disseminated
The Review commission holds public hearings in all the areas for further recommendations
The agreed upon issues are re-drafted and presented to the Attorney General by review commission
If certain issues are rejected/contested at the conference, the commission organizes a referendum for the public to vote
The Attorney General publishes the draft constitution in form of a Bill
It is introduced in parliament for enactment.

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Advantages of a written constitution

2/4/2022

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Advantages of a written constitution (10mks)

It is rigid and cannot be altered on manipulated by politicians or interested groups.
It is readily available for reference since it is in one document
In crisis, it provides very clear guidelines on the procedures to be followed ensuring stability in the country e. g death of a president
It is fundamental to the newly formed nations e.g Kenya, south Sudan to take off in an orderly manner.
Countries with ethnic and religious diversity require a written constitution so that the indentity of the various groups are preserved and maintained.
It is supported by the majority of the citizens e.g 70% in a referendum.

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Explain six powers and functions of the president in Kenya

powers and functions of the president in Kenya

Three conditions one must fulfill to be declared as a winner in the presidential election in Kenya

conditions one must fulfill to be declared as a winner in the presidential election in Kenya

Describe the key stages in the constitution making process in Kenya

key stages in the constitution making process in Kenya

Give three functions of a constitution

functions of a constitution

Identify two characteristics of a written constitution

Identify two characteristics of a written constitution

Identify five features of the Independence constitution

Identify five features of the Independence constitution

Identify five requirements in the constitution making process.

Identify five requirements in the constitution making process.

Advantages of a written constitution

Advantages of a written constitution (10mks)

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powers and functions of the president in Kenya

conditions one must fulfill to be declared as a winner in the presidential election in Kenya

key stages in the constitution making process in Kenya

functions of a constitution

​Identify two characteristics of a written constitution

Identify five features of the Independence constitution

Identify five requirements in the constitution making process.

Advantages of a written constitution (10mks)

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Identify two characteristics of a written constitution