Citizenship and Governance

Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Describe the four attributes shaping citizenship; 

• Understand what a representative democracy is; 

• Understand what a ‘right’ and a ‘responsibility’ is.

Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Describe the three functions of government: Legislative, Executive, Judiciary;

• Describe the three roles of government: maintaining law and order, ensuring economic and social wellbeing, promoting national interests;

• Explain how the functions and roles of government work for the good of society.

Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Understand the concept of "trade-off": decision to sacrifice A to achieve B;

• Explain why it is a challenge for the government to manage the different types of trade-offs: differing needs, differing priorities, unequal sharing of costs;

• Explain the principles by which the government makes trade-offs: having good leadership, anticipating change and staying relevant, a stake for everyone, practising meritocracy.

Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Understand the concept of "good of society": improving the livelihood and welfare of everyone, in a sustainable and direct way;

• Describe the three actions that improve the good of society: meeting society's needs, participating in public decision-making, and creating a sense of belonging;

• Explain how individuals, community groups, and the government each contribute and collaborate for the good of society.