Civic Education S.S.S 3 First Term

WEEK 5

Democracy II

Performance Objectives

Student should be able to:

1. Define and explain the meaning of democracy

2. Demonstrate how election is conducted

Content

1. Importance of democracy

2. Problems of democracy

Importance of Democracy

Some of the importance of democracy can be cited as the following:

1. Political stability

It involves periodic elections through which one government replaces another peacefully.

2. The rule of law

It promotes equality of persons; protect their possessions and their human rights.

3. Decision-making process

Arguments and persuasions are used in making a decision rather than violence or force

4. Encouragement of constitutionalism

It encourages the government to rule according to the provision.... View More