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WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:
PRE-CLASS READING: Basic Civic Education for Junior Secondary Schools JSS2 page (56-61)
WEEKEND ACTIVITY
Week 2
Topic: RULE OF LAW
1. The application of the rule of law will ensure that a country is governed in
accordance to the dictates of the constitution
2. The rule of law will guarantee the independence of the Judiciary as the custodian
and interpreter of the country’s constitution
3. The rule of law will also promote stability in government, as all the organs of
government will act according to the stated laws.
4. The rule of law will equally promote the fundamental human rights of the citizens, as
the law will prevent any infringement upon such rights.
5. The notion of the rule of law will also promote the doctrine of separation of powers
and checks and balances as no organ of government will interfere in the functions of
other organs
6. The rule of law will also prevent oppression and tyranny in the society, as autocratic
leaders will have no place in government
7. The rule of law will also promote steady progress in the society.
8. The application of the rule of law strengthens the democratic governance.
Evaluation:
1. State the meaning of rule of law
2. List and explain briefly three benefits of rule of law
PRE-CLASS READING:
Basic Civic Education for Junior Secondary Schools JSS2 page (62-75)
WEEKEND ACTIVITY
Week 3
Topic: RULE OF LAW
Content: c. Punishment for law breaking
d. Equality of all citizens before the Law
This is based on the idea that “all citizens are born equal and therefore, are equal
before the law”. The same law applies to both the ruler and the ruled hence; people
are subject to the same court in a state. Therefore, there should be no secret trial of
any accused person. An ordinary citizen can take any government official including
the president to court on any given issue. This principle admits no class (status) in
the society. Nevertheless, this principle equalizes everybody yet, special rights are
reserved for the infants that cannot be charged to court for any criminal offence.
Political officeholders, ambassadors etc, cannot be arrested or tried in court while in
office.
Evaluation: 1. List five offences that can punished under the law
2. List and explain three forms of punishment for breaking the laws
3. Explain the meaning of “The law is no respecter of persons”
PRE-CLASS READING:
Basic Civic Education for Junior Secondary Schools JSS2 page (75-83)
WEEKEND ACTIVITY
Identify and four groups that assist in protecting human rights of citizens
Week 4
Topic: PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE RULE OF LAW
Content: a. Ways of protecting human right: Role of Individuals and groups
b. Groups that Assist in Protecting Human Rights of Citizens
Human Rights are basic rights that every human being should be entitled to.
All these rights are enshrined in the constitution of a country and are expected to be
protected by the government of a country.
The following bodies or groups normally assist in protecting human rights of the
citizens: Students’ unions, trade unions, ethnic associations, legal aid councils, etc.
Evaluation:
Itemize four ways through which citizen’s right could be protected
Identify four groups that assist in protecting human rights of citizens.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
1. Human rights are the (a)privileges enjoyed by the citizens of a given state (b ) rights enjoyed
by the people in authority (c) rights enjoyed by the less privileged (d) rights enjoyed by the
people in authority
2. The rights that enable a citizen to participate in the government of a state is known as (a)
human rights (b) political rights (c) economic rights (d) social rights
3. Which of these is not an appropriate step to protection of human rights? (a) election of a
good government (b) violent protest match (c) Education and public awareness. (d) Fair-play,
avoidance of partiality.
4. Who propounded the rule of law? (a) Professor Henry Shaw (b) Professor James
Peters (c) Professor A.V. Dicey (d) Professor Smith Gold
5. ----is not a law enforcement agency (a) EFCC (b) Police (c)NGO (d)The prison
service
PRE-CLASS READING: Apex Religion National Value for Nigerian Junior Secondary
Schools JSS2 page (137-138)
WEEKEND ACTIVITY:
List and three responsibilities of a consumer
Week 5
Topic: Consumer Right and Responsibilities
Content:
(a) Universal Right of a consumer
(b) Responsibilities of a consumer
Evaluation
1. List five rights of a consumer
2. List five responsibilities of a consumer
PRE-CLASS READING:
Basic Civic Education for Junior Secondary Schools JSS2 page (84-85)
WEEKEND ACTIVITY:
Week 6
Topic: DEMOCRACY:
Content: (a) Meaning of Democracy
(b) Features of Democracy
Evaluation
1. Define democracy
2. Enumerate three features of democracy
(i)THE LEGISLATURE
This is the body that makes laws. In Nigeria, we have a bicameral legislature in the
center namely the Senate and the House of Representatives, while at the state and local
government levels, it is unicameral legislature.
Apart from law making, the legislature also performs some other functions such as defense
of fundamental human rights, supervision of the executive, ratification of major executive
decisions and appointment, as well impeachment of the President when the need arises.
(ii) EXECUTIVE
This is the organ of government responsible for implementing the law. At the Federal
level, we have the following as members President, Vice President, Ministers and
the civil servants, while in the state level we have the Governors, Deputy Governors,
commissioners and the civil service. Other functions of the executive may include
formulation of major decisions, creation of employment, maintenance of law and
order as well as defending the country form external and internal attacks. These
include foreign policy formulation and implementation.
(iii) JUDICIARY
This is the organ of government responsible for law interpretation and settlement
of disputes. They also defend the rights of the people and punish lawbreakers.
This organ of government is mainly made up of the court of law. The court is seen as
the last hope of the common man. Therefore, there is need for the independence of
the judiciary.
Evaluation:
1. List any three functions of INEC in Nigeria.
2. Give three reasons for checks and balances among the three arms of government
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:
PRE-CLASS READING:
Basic Civic Education for Junior Secondary Schools JSS2 page (86-91)
WEEKEND ACTIVITY:
Enumerate three features of democracy
Week 8
EVALUATION:
1. .What is the meaning of pillars of democracy
2. List and discuss three pillars of democracy
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:
PRE-CLASS READING: Basic Civic Education for Junior Secondary Schools JSS2 page (94-97)
WEEKEND ACTIVITY: 1.Define the concept of elections 2. List five types of elections
Week 9
OPEN BALLOT: The election conducted in the open place where people line up
behind their candidates or signify their support by raising up their hands is known as
open ballot. Here the person contesting will identify those voting for him and this
can lead to molestation of others in the opposing camp.
SECRET BALLOT: Is a type of election where voters use ballot paper to cast their
vote in a close place such that other voters and contesting candidates may not see
them. Here the candidate may not recognize those voting for him. The safety of the
electorate is guaranteed.
A voter voting
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A VOTER
1. He must come out and register before the actual election takes place.
2. He must check his name on the revised electoral register at least 3 months
before the election.
3. On the day of election, he must take his voters card and check his name with
the staff of electoral commission. Then he can exercise his voting right for the
candidate of his choice.
4. He must be law abiding at the polling station and take instruction at the station
from the electoral officers.
5. He must leave the polling station immediately after voting.
TYPES OF ELECTIONS
DIRECT ELECTION
Direct election takes place when voters elect their representatives by themselves in a free
and fair election.
INDIRECT ELECTION
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While an indirect election is a form of election where few people known and called an
electoral college elect representatives on behalf of majority of voters
A simple majority is a type of election where the candidate with the highest vote is declared
as a winner, but in absolute majority a candidate must score at least 50% of the total vote
casts.
This is the type of election that is conducted just after an election, where no one of the
candidate has won the election by absolute majority in a general election. When there is no
clear-cut winner of an election, a run-off election is conducted, but only the candidates with
the highest votes are allowed to contest at this level.
PRIMARY ELECTION
This is an election conducted within a political party to choose credible candidate (s) that
can adequately represent the party in any election.
REFERENDUM
This is an election organized in order to vote for a decision on a subject. For example such
election can be conducted to determine people’s wish or opinion on a subject like: should
abortion be legalized in Nigeria?; should Nigeria organize sovereign national conference ?.
BYE-ELECTION
This is a special election that takes place after another election, in order to fill a vacant
elective post or replace a politician. Bye-elections may be conducted as a result of
disqualification, resignation or death
EVALUATION
Revision
Examination
1Where did democracy originate from? (a) Ghana (b) Nigeria (c)Greece (d) Ethiopia.
2. The modern democracy was built upon by the ….. (a) The Russians (b) The
Americans (c) The British (d) the Germans
3. Who was the American President that that define democracy as the Government
of the people by the people and for the people? (a) George Washington (b) Bill
Clinton (c) John Kennedy (d) Abraham Lincoln
4. In which year did he define it? (a) 1859 (b)1860 (c) 1863(d)1865
5. Unpopular policy of the government is best met through---(a) violent protest by union (b)
impeaching the president (c) arresting policemen found around (d) work to rule
6 One is not ethnic union--- in Nigeria (a) Christian Association of Nigeria (b) Ohanaeze (c)
Odua People Congress (d) Bakassi Boys
7 The mass media is the same as----(a) mass movement (b) mass mediation (c) mass
massore (d) mass publicity
8 A body that takes political decisions which people must obey is known as---(a) authority
(b) economic institution (c) pressure group ( d) government
9 Pillars of democracy are elected to---(a) to block democratic processes (b) to advance
cause of democracy (c) to give room for tough thuggery (d) all of the above
10 The president of a country who is elected by popular vote has a---- mandate (a) Popular
(b) partial (c) dependable (d) delicate.
REFERENCES
1. Sola Akinyemi ( 2009),Fundamentals of Civic Education for Basic 8
Published by Fatsoholy Ventures.
2. Ukegbu Merry et’al (2010), Basic Civic Education For Junior Secondary
Schools JSS2.Published by Meybiks Nig.