Pillars of Democracy I

Civic Education JSS2 Third Term

Sub-theme: Democracy

Week 3

Pillars of Democracy I

Performance objectives

The student should be able to:

1. Explain the pillars of democracy

2. List and explain pillars of democracy

Content

Meaning of pillars of democracy

Pillars of democracy means the necessary things that support the existence of a truly democratic society or nation.

They are the things that facilitate easy operation of a democratic system of government.

Pillars of democracy

1. The people: The aim of any government is to meet the needs of the people

2. The rule of law: This concept explained that all citizens are equal before the law and the law protects the citizens.

3. Democratic institutions: They…