SS1 Government 1st Term

This SS1 First Term Government lesson plan and exam questions provide full coverage of the Senior Secondary 1 syllabus. Topics include basic concepts of government, power and authority, with detailed notes and past exam questions with answers to guide students in understanding civic leadership.

Definition of the Subject Matter Government

SUB TOPICS:
A. Government as an institution of a State
B. Government as an academic field of study
C. Government as a process or art of governing
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
1 Define Government as an institution of a State.
2 Discuss Government as an academic field of study.
3 List the features of a State.
4 Mention the functions of Government in the State.
5 Define Government as an academic field of study.
6 Distingush between State and Government.
7 Highlight the reasons or mportance of studying Government.
8 Mention the branches of Government.

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Basic Concepts of Government - Power and Authority

SUB TOPICS:
A. Definition of power and authority
B. Differences between power and authority
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
1 Describe power and authority.
2 Explain power and the acquisition of power.
3 Discuss how power is acquired and exercised.
4 Differentiate between power and authority.
5 Name five most powerful people in their local community or local area.
6 Distinguish between authority and political authority.
7 State types and sources of authority.

Basic Concepts of Government - Legitimacy

SUB TOPICS:
A. Definition of legitimacy
B. Factors that promote legitimacy
C. Impact or importance of legitimacy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
1 Explain the meaning of legitimacy.
2 Mention the basic types of legitimacy.
3 List the factors that promote legitimacy.
4 Describe the basis of legitimacy.
5 State the factors that can promote the practice of legitimacy.
6 Describe civilian Government.

Basic Concepts of Government - Sovereignty

SUB TOPICS:
A. Definition and features of sovereignty
B. Types of sovereignty
C. Limitations to sovereignty of a State
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
1 Explain the concept of sovereignty and list its features.
2 Mention the types of sovereignty.
3 Highlight the limitations to sovereignty.
4 Mention some independent African Counties.

Basic Concepts of Government - Democracy

SUB TOPICS:
A. Definition and types of democracy
B. Features of democracy
C. Merits and demerits of democracy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
1 Define democracy.
2 List types of democracy
3 Highlight the basic features of democracy.
4 State the merits and demerits of democracy.
5 Organize a mini election within the classroom and demonstrate the conduct of an election.

Basic Concepts of Government - Political Culture and Political Socialization

SUB TOPICS:
A. Political Culture
B. Political Socialization
C. Differences between political culture and political socialization
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
1 Define political culture.
2 Mention the components of political culture.
3 Explain political socialization.
4 Highlight the agents of political socialization.
5 Distinguish between political culture and political socialization.

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1. The excessive power of the traditional rulers in the pre-colonial era could checked by — 2017, Q20

 
 
 
 

2. The theory of separation of powers was propounded by — 2017, Q25

 
 
 
 

3. Colonial administration in West Africa was-a result of — 2017, Q39

 
 
 
 

4. Military intervention into the politics of a state involves — 2017, Q7

 
 
 
 

5. Government is defined as an agency established to manage the affairs of — 2017, Q27

 
 
 
 

6. Provision of political education through rallies and newspapers is a function of — 2017, Q28

 
 
 
 

7. One of the defects associated with most pre-independence constitutions in British West Africa was — 2017, Q45

 
 
 
 

8. One primary objective of the New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD) is to — 2017, Q42

 
 
 
 

9. The crown colonies in the British West Africa were administered through — 2017, Q43

 
 
 
 

10. Government maintains law and order through the following except — 2017, Q14

 
 
 
 

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Basic Concepts of Government - Capitalism and Socialism

SUB TOPICS:
A. Meaning and features of capitalism
B. Definition of socialism and its basic features
C. Differences between capitalism and socialism
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
1 Define capitalism and list the basic features of capitalism.
2 Identify private owned establishments in their area, e.g Schools, etc.
3 Explain socialism and state its features.
4 Name Government owned institutions and establisments around them.
5 Outline the differences between capitalism and socialism.

Basic Concepts of Government - Oligarchy and Communism

SUB TOPICS:
A. Meaning and features of oligarchy
B. Definition and features of communism
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
1 Define oligarchy.
2 State forms of oligarchy.
3 Mention the features of oligarchy.
4 Define and highlight the features of communism.

Basic Concepts of Government - Fascism, Nasism and Totalitarianism

SUB TOPICS:
A. Meaning and features of fascism
B. Definition and features of nasism
C. Concept and features of totalitarianism
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
1 Define fascism and list its features.
2 Explain nasism and its features.
3 Discuss the meaning of totalitarianism and its basic features.

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SS1 Government 1st Term
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Definition of the Subject Matter Government
Power and Authority
Legitimacy
Sovereignty
Democracy
Political Culture and Political Socialization
Communalism and Feudalism
Capitalism and Socialism
Oligarchy and Communism
Fascism, Nasism and Totalitarianism
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