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CH 4 Part 3
CH 4 Part 3
C it iz e ns h ip E d u c a t io n G ra d e 8 S t u d e nt t e x t b o o k 137
It is simply the process of changing or modifying a country’s con-
stitutional provisions in order to adapt to current or changing cir-
cumstances.
Activity 7
Group discussion
a Take a look at the provision of the regional constitution and discuss in
group on the procedures for amendment.
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At the end of this section, you will be able to:
1Compare and contrast Effective and Nominal
constitution;
1 Identify federal and unitary constitutions.
C it iz e ns h ip E d u c a t io n G ra d e 8 S t u d e nt t e x t b o o k 139
4.4.4. Federal and Unitary constitution
Activity 8
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4.5. The need for constitutionalism in
sustaining peace and stability.
C it iz e ns h ip E d u c a t io n G ra d e 8 S t u d e nt t e x t b o o k 141
Figure 4.10. Policemen’s are forcing a person to cast a ballot.
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It specifies how people should behave and lays the groundwork
for determining which duties and benefits should be assigned to
the labour force. The importance of constitutionalism in sustaining
peace and stability cannot be overstated. As a result, the absence of
constitutionalism will lead to:
Arbitrary rule and power exercise: acting on one’s own will and
decisions, in violation of laws and the rights of others. Arbitrariness
is the inability to predict what will happen next.
Activity 9
Group Discussion and Critical thinking.
a Based on activity 1, on creating classroom rules, what would happen if
you violate the class room rules and regulations in the class, at school,
and in your community?
C it iz e ns h ip E d u c a t io n G ra d e 8 S t u d e nt t e x t b o o k 143
Critical thinking
Suppose that the principal of your school or a police officer in your
locality has the power to do whatever he or she likes against you
and your friends. He or she can beat you, torture and even other
deeds to you and your friends as he or she wishes. He or she can
do this whether or not you have done something illegal; rather you
have no right to bring him or her to the court.
a Explain your understanding about the above case study?
a What would your life look like in the above situation?
a Which provision of the constitution is violated by the principal? Dis-
cuss in groups and reflect it in the classroom.
Unit summary
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