Week: 6

Topic: Difference between traditional and constitutional forms of government

Objectives: At the end of the lesson pupils should be able to differentiate between traditional and constitutional forms of government.

Content:

Differences between traditional and constitutional forms of government

Constitutional form of government

1. There is a fixed tenure of office. It means there is a definite period of time the government will spend. It could be four or five years.

2. This government rules according to the provisions of the constitution. It is what the law of the land says that the government must follow when in Power

3. Government i.e. the president, prime minister, and governors are elected by the people. They come to power through periodic elections–– elections are held at regular periods.

4. The government can also be removed by the people through elections.

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