The table below is the JSS2 Civic Education Scheme of Work for Second Term
Developed by the
Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC)
| Content | ||
| | | Sub – Theme |
| GOVERNANCE | ||
| S/N | Topic(s) | |
| 1. | Nigeria as a Federation | 1. Meaning of Federation 2. Needs for Federation – National Integration – Unity in diversity – Controlling activities of states 3. Characteristics of a Federation: Sharing of powers between Central and State Government – States have constitutionally defined control over their own affairs – Central Government control the States – ConstitutionA constitution is a set of fundamental rules that determine how a country or state is run. More of Federal system |
| 2. | Relationship between Federal, State and Local Governments | 1. Relationship – perform functions according to constitutional provision – power to legislate – power to carry out functions in accordance with constitutional provisions – provide form of government etc. 2. Differences among the three tiers of government – Functions – LegislativeThe legislative branch of government is responsible for making laws within a country. Legislatures are made up of people called legislators who, in democracies, are elected by the country’s population More Powers – ExecutiveThe executive, also referred to as the executive branch or executive power, is the term commonly used to describe that part of government which enforces the law and has overall responsibility... More Powers – Concurrent and Executive Powers, etc. |
| Sub-theme | ||
| HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE RULE OF LAW | ||
| 3. | The Rule of Law | 1. The meaning of law and the rule of law 2. The benefits of the rule of law as against the arbitraryAn arbitrary rule, action or decision often seems unfair because it is not based on any principle, plan or system. An arbitrary legal judgment is a decision made at the discretion... More rule 3. Punishment for breaking the law 4. Equality of all citizens before the law |
| 4. | Protection of Human Rights and the Rule of Law | 1. Ways of protecting human rights – representing the affected persons in court – drawing attention to cases of human rights violations through ⇒ Protest marches ⇒ Media coverage ⇒ Hunger strike 2. Groups that assist in protecting human rights of citizens examples – Civil societyThe term society is derived from the Latin word 'socius' meaning friendship or companionship. Society is a community, nation or group of people who share the same traditions, institutions, rules and... More – Organisations (e.g., CLO, CDHR, CRP, etc.) – Trade Unions – Student Unions – Ethnic Associations – Legal Aid Council |
| 5. | Consumer Rights and Responsibilities | 1. Universal Rights of a Consumer – right to: ⇒ Satisfaction of basic needs ⇒ Safety ⇒ Information ⇒ Choose ⇒ Redressredress implies making compensation or reparation for an unfairness, injustice, or imbalance. More ⇒ Consumer Education ⇒ Representation to be heard ⇒ Healthy Environment 2. The responsibilities of consumer: – be aware – demand and keep proof of transactions e.g. receipts invoice warranty – think independently – speak out – respect the environment |
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