SSS1 Government Scheme of Work

Complete Government curriculum for Senior Secondary School 1 students

SSS1 Government Curriculum Overview

This comprehensive Government scheme of work for SSS1 covers political concepts, types of government, constitutional principles, political participation, and citizenship essential for Senior Secondary School 1 students in Nigeria.

FIRST TERM

Political Concepts and Principles

1. Defining government: characteristic and functions of government
2. Government as a process or art of governing
3. Government as an academic field of study
4. Basic concepts: power
5. Authority
6. Legitimacy
7. Sovereignty
8. Democracy
9. Political culture and political socialization
10. Communalism
11. Feudalism
12. Capitalism
13. Socialism
14. Oligarchy
15. Communism
16. Fascism
17. Totalitarianism

Types and Characteristic of Government

1. Unitary government
2. Federal government
3. Presidential system of government
4. Parliamentary or cabinet system of government
5. Confederal government
6. Monarchy
7. Republicanism

SECOND TERM

Concepts and Principles of Government

1. Constitutions and constitutionalism
2. The structure and organization of government
3. Executive
4. Legislature
5. Judiciary

Basic principles of government

1. Rule of law
2. Fundamental human right
3. Separation of powers
4. Representative government
5. Political participation

THIRD TERM

Basic principles of government (Cont'd)

1. Centralization and decentralization
2. Delegated legislation
3. Citizenship

Political Parties and Pressure Groups

1. Political party
2. Party systems
3. Pressure group

Learning Objectives:

Students will develop understanding of political systems, learn about different types of government, understand constitutional principles, and gain knowledge of political participation and citizenship essential for civic engagement and democratic participation.

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