RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS JSS 2 CIVIC EDUCATION

Class: JSS 2
Subject: Civic Education
Topic: Relationship Between Federal, State, and Local Governments
Sub-topic: Understanding the Functions of Each Level

Duration: 40 minutes
Term: Second Term
Week: Week 2

Set Induction: Begin with a brief discussion on what students know about the roles of different government levels.

Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should identify key responsibilities of the Federal, State, and Local Governments.

Embedded Core Skills: Critical thinking, Communication, Collaboration

Learning Materials: Whiteboard, markers, diagrams illustrating government functions, examples of bye-laws from local governments.

Content:

1. Federal Government functions.
2. State Government roles and responsibilities.
3. The significance of Local Government in governance.

Hello JSS 2 students,

Today, we’re exploring the vital relationship between the Federal, State, and Local Governments in our country. Let’s break it down:

1. Federal Government:
   • The big boss! It handles crucial national matters like defense, police, army, foreign affairs, and currency issues.
   • Keeps an eye on the states and local governments to ensure everything runs smoothly.
2. State Government:
   • State governors lead state governments, overseeing important aspects like the State Council of Chiefs and State Civil Service Commission.
   • The State Executive Council, led by the governor, plays a key role in the efficient operation of the state.
3. Local Government:
   • The grassroots level of governance, headed by the local government chairman.
   • Local laws are crafted and known as bye-laws.

Understanding how these three levels work together helps maintain order and progress in our nation. Feel free to ask questions!

Presentation:
Step 1: Introduce the concept of federalism and its three tiers.
Step 2: Discuss the distinct functions of each government level.
Step 3: Engage students in a group activity to create a visual representation of government functions.

Teacher’s Activities: Explain key points, facilitate group discussions, guide the activity.

Learners Activities: Participate in discussions, work collaboratively on the activity, ask questions.

Assessment:

1. The ________ government is responsible for defence, police, and foreign affairs. a. Local b. State c. Federal d. Municipal
2. The State Governor oversees the State Council of ________. a. Chiefs b. Ministers c. Elders d. Captains
3. Local Government is the ________ level of government in the country. a. Second b. Fourth c. Third d. Primary
4. The laws made by the Local Government are called ________. a. State laws b. Federal laws c. Bye-laws d. City laws
5. The State Executive Council is headed by the ________. a. President b. Governor c. Mayor d. Commissioner
6. Federal Government supervises both ________ and Local Governments. a. Cities b. States c. Villages d. Towns
7. The central government is also known as the ________ government. a. Regional b. Municipal c. Federal d. Provincial
8. The State Government is responsible for the smooth running of the ________. a. State b. Country c. Region d. Province
9. Local Government is headed by the ________ chairman. a. City b. Town c. County d. Village
10. The State Governor is the head of the ________ government. a. Central b. Regional c. State d. Local
11. The Federal Government is in charge of ________ matters. a. Currency b. Local c. Municipal d. Village
12. The State Council of Chiefs is overseen by the ________. a. Mayor b. Governor c. President d. Chief
13. The laws made by the Local Government are known as ________. a. State laws b. City laws c. Municipal laws d. Bye-laws
14. The State Executive Council assists the ________ in governing the state. a. Mayor b. Governor c. President d. Chief
15. Local Government is the ________ tier of government. a. Second b. Third c. Fourth d. Fifth

Evaluation: Assess understanding through a short quiz, encourage questions for clarification, and provide feedback on the group activity.