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Governance Structure Legislative, Judiciary, Executive Civic Education Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Civic Education Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Subject: Civic Education
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 8 years
Topic: Governance Structure
Sub-topic: Legislative, Judiciary, Executive
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

  1. Explain the concept of governance Structure.
  2. Highlight examples of governance structures: Legislative, Judiciary, and Executive.
  3. Draw a chart illustrating the governance structure.

Keywords: Governance Structure, Legislative, Judiciary, Executive

Set Induction: Begin the lesson by asking pupils how decisions are made in their schools and homes, relating this to how a country is organized to make and enforce laws.

Entry Behavior: Pupils are familiar with the types of governance discussed in the previous lesson.

Learning Resources and Materials:

  • A large chart illustrating the three arms of government (Legislative, Judiciary, Executive).
  • Chalkboard and chalk for drawing.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Remind pupils of the different types of governance discussed in the last lesson, emphasizing how governance structures are essential for implementing and managing these types. The pupils have previous knowledge of community leadership which is an integral part of communal life

Embedded Core Skills:

  • Critical thinking
  • Communication
  • Civic responsibility

Learning Materials:

  • Lagos State Scheme of Work
  • Visual aids (charts and diagrams)

Reference Books:

  • Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 4
  • Civic Education textbooks

Content

Governance Structure:

  1. Definition of Governance Structure:
    • Governance structure refers to the way a government is organized to make and enforce laws. It involves different branches or arms that work together to manage the affairs of the country.
  2. Examples of Governance Structures:a. Legislative:
    • The legislative arm of government is responsible for making laws. Members of the legislature, such as senators and representatives, debate and pass laws that govern the country.
    • Example: The National Assembly in Nigeria.

    b. Judiciary:

    • The judiciary is the arm of government responsible for interpreting the laws. Judges and courts ensure that laws are applied fairly and that justice is served.
    • Example: The Supreme Court in Nigeria.

    c. Executive:

    • The executive arm of government is responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws. It is led by the President or Prime Minister, who works with ministers and government agencies to ensure that laws are followed.
    • Example: The Presidency in Nigeria.
  3. Drawing a Chart Illustrating the Governance Structure:
    • A simple chart can be drawn to show how the Legislative, Judiciary, and Executive arms of government are connected and how they function together to govern the country.

Evaluation

  1. The _______ arm of government is responsible for making laws.
    a) legislative
    b) executive
    c) judiciary
    d) military
  2. The _______ interprets the laws and ensures justice.
    a) legislative
    b) judiciary
    c) executive
    d) media
  3. The _______ arm of government implements and enforces laws.
    a) legislative
    b) judiciary
    c) executive
    d) academic
  4. The National Assembly is an example of the _______ arm of government.
    a) legislative
    b) executive
    c) judiciary
    d) cultural
  5. The Supreme Court is part of the _______ arm of government.
    a) executive
    b) judiciary
    c) legislative
    d) traditional
  6. The President leads the _______ arm of government.
    a) legislative
    b) executive
    c) judiciary
    d) social
  7. A governance structure organizes how a government _______ and enforces laws.
    a) discusses
    b) makes
    c) buys
    d) ignores
  8. Judges work in the _______ arm of government.
    a) legislative
    b) judiciary
    c) executive
    d) sports
  9. Senators are members of the _______ arm of government.
    a) legislative
    b) judiciary
    c) executive
    d) environmental
  10. The _______ ensures that laws are followed and applied fairly.
    a) judiciary
    b) legislative
    c) executive
    d) police
  11. The arm of government that enforces laws is the _______.
    a) executive
    b) judiciary
    c) legislative
    d) armed forces
  12. Governance structure involves different _______ or arms.
    a) branches
    b) people
    c) schools
    d) regions
  13. The _______ arm of government works with ministers and government agencies.
    a) executive
    b) judiciary
    c) legislative
    d) family
  14. The _______ arm debates and passes laws.
    a) legislative
    b) judiciary
    c) executive
    d) media
  15. Interpreting laws is the duty of the _______ arm of government.
    a) judiciary
    b) legislative
    c) executive
    d) social

Communalism

Communalism is a system in which members of a community come together and do things collectively in the interest of the community.

Communalism exists in our traditional societies, where assistance or help is given to individual members of the community.

In a communal society, there is a high level of togetherness and unity. Harmony is a strong feature of such a community. Progress, peace and love can also be clearly seen in that type of society.

 

Attributes of communalism

The following are the attributes of communalism. That is, these are the things you will see in a communal society:

 

  1. Togetherness: This means doing things collectively as one body for the interest of all.
  2. Love: In a communal society, there is love and deep interest for one another.

The people protect the interests of one another.

  1. Co-operation: People work together, helping each other, in order to achieve the goals of the community.
  2. Justice and fair play: In a communal society, the principle of justice and fair play exists. It means people are treated fairly when matters concerning them and other members of society are handled.
  3. Sharing: Members of a communal society see themselves as one, and, because of the love in the community, they share things with one another.
  4. Dialogue: Issues affecting the community are discussed before decisions are taken in the best interest of all.

 

Class Activity Discussion

  1. What is a governance structure?
    A governance structure is the way a government is organized to make and enforce laws.
  2. What are the three arms of government?
    The three arms of government are Legislative, Judiciary, and Executive.
  3. What does the legislative arm of government do?
    The legislative arm makes laws for the country.
  4. What is the role of the judiciary?
    The judiciary interprets the laws and ensures justice is served.
  5. Who leads the executive arm of government?
    The executive arm is led by the President or Prime Minister.
  6. Can you give an example of the legislative arm in Nigeria?
    The National Assembly is an example of the legislative arm in Nigeria.
  7. What is the Supreme Court’s role in governance?
    The Supreme Court is part of the judiciary and ensures that laws are applied fairly.
  8. Why is the executive arm important?
    The executive arm implements and enforces the laws passed by the legislature.
  9. What is the connection between the three arms of government?
    The three arms of government work together to govern the country by making, interpreting, and enforcing laws.
  10. How do senators contribute to governance?
    Senators debate and pass laws as part of the legislative arm of government.
  11. What does a governance structure help to organize?
    A governance structure helps to organize how laws are made, interpreted, and enforced.
  12. What is an example of a judiciary in Nigeria?
    The Supreme Court is an example of the judiciary in Nigeria.
  13. How does the executive arm enforce laws?
    The executive arm uses government agencies and law enforcement to ensure that laws are followed.
  14. Who works in the judiciary?
    Judges and courts work in the judiciary.
  15. How are laws made in a governance structure?
    Laws are made by the legislative arm of government.

 

Presentation

Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic

  • Review the different types of governance discussed in the previous lessons.

Step 2: Introducing the New Topic

  • Explain the concept of governance structure and the three arms of government.

Step 3: Allowing Pupils to Contribute and Correcting Them as Necessary

  • Ask pupils to identify the different arms of government and discuss their roles.

Teacher’s Activities

  • Show and explain a chart of the governance structure.
  • Guide pupils through drawing their own charts illustrating the Legislative, Judiciary, and Executive arms.
  • Facilitate discussions on how each arm of government functions.

Learners’ Activities

  • Participate in drawing a chart of the governance structure.
  • Listen attentively to the explanation of each arm of government.
  • Engage in discussions by sharing their understanding of how the government works.

Assessment

  • Ask pupils to explain the governance structure and identify the three arms of government.
  • Have pupils draw a chart that correctly illustrates the governance structure.

Evaluation Questions

  1. What is a governance structure?
  2. Can you name the three arms of government?
  3. What is the role of the legislative arm of government?
  4. What does the judiciary do?
  5. Who is the leader of the executive arm of government?
  6. Can you explain how the three arms of government work together?
  7. What is an example of the judiciary in Nigeria?
  8. How does the legislative arm make laws?
  9. Why is the executive arm important in governance?
  10. What role do judges play in the governance structure?
  11. a) Define communalism
  12. b) List ways by which we promote the spirit of communalism e.g. togetherness, love, co-operation, dialogue, sharing.
  13. How can the spirit of communalism be promoted in our society?
  14. Explain communalism
  15. Explain ethnic leadership or tribal leadership
  16. List two characteristics of communalism

Conclusion

  • Mark pupils’ assessments and provide feedback.
  • Reinforce the importance of understanding the governance structure and encourage pupils to think about the roles of different arms of government in their daily lives.

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