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OUR DUTIES AND OBLIGATION TO THE GOVERNMENT2

ClassNotes Team 2 MIN READUPDATED 5 JUL 2026

WEEK 3

TOPIC: OUR DUTIES AND OBLIGATION TO THE GOVERNMENT

SUBTOPIC: MEANING OF DUTIES AND OBLIGATION

BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES: AT THE END OF THE LESSON, PUPILS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

1 . State the duties and obligations of citizens to the government

2. Mention the consequences of citizens failing to perform their duties and obligation

BUILDING BACKGROUND/CONNECTION TO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE: Pupils are familiar with the topic in their previous classes.

CONTENT

DUTIES AND OBLIGATION OF CITIZENS TO GOVERNMENT

1. Respect the head of state and other authorities

2. Hospitality to visitors

3. Exercise of voting right

4. Protection and care for public property

5. Respect or loyalty to national symbols.

6. Stay informed of the issues affecting your community.

7. Respects the rights, beliefs and opinion of others

8. Defend the country if the need should arise

9. Support government programs

10. Serve a jury when called upon.

11. Pay taxes

12. Participate in your local community.

CONSEQUENCES OF CITIZENS FAILING TO PERFORM THEIR DUTIES AND OBLIGATION

1. Lack of orderliness in the state

2. Arrest by the government In authority when laws are broken

3. Lead to lawlessness

4. State of oppression of the citizens by the government when they do not speak

5. Lack of development in the state.

STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES

The Teacher revises the previous week's lesson.

The Teacher introduces the new topic.

The Teacher explains the note in detail.

The Teacher gives room for pupils to ask questions.

The Teacher evaluates the pupils.

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

1. State the meaning of obligations and duties.

2. Identify the duties of pupils in the school

3. List the duties of children in a family

CONCLUSION

The teacher goes over the topic once again to enhance better understanding.

ASSIGNMENT

 1. Mention 5 duties and obligations of government to the citizens