Basic concepts continued – Political Participation, Communalism, Feudalism
Government SSS 1 First Term
WEEK 4
Basic concepts continued – Political Participation, Communalism, Feudalism
Performance Objectives
Student should be able to explain:
- Political participation.
- Communalism.
- Feudalism
Political Participation
This is the process whereby individuals get themselves involved in the political activities and the decision- making of their country.
Forms of Political Participation
1. Voting in elections.
2. Holding of public offices.
3. Protest and demonstration.
4. Partial political participation
5. Supporting candidates for elective posts.
6. Observatory political participation.
7. Belonging to a political party.
The purpose of Political Participation
1. Decision making
2. Failure of past governments
3. Correction of the ills in the society.
4. Avenue for money making
5. Respect for prestige
6. Occupation
7. Management…