
Government Course Content
Term 1: Foundations of Government
Lesson 1: Introduction to Government
- Meaning and characteristics of government
- Functions of government and why we study it
Lesson 2: Basic Concepts of Government
- Power, Authority, Legitimacy, Sovereignty
Lesson 3: Democracy
- Meaning and features
- Political culture and socialization
Lesson 4: Political Participation
- Meaning and importance
Lesson 5-8: Political Systems
- Communalism, Feudalism
- Capitalism, Socialism, Communism
- Fascism, Totalitarianism
Term 2: Systems and Structures
Lesson 9-11: Types of Government
- Parliamentary vs. Presidential systems
- Confederal vs. Federal systems
- Monarchical system
Lesson 12: Constitution
- Written vs. unwritten
- Rigid vs. flexible
Lesson 13-15: Arms of Government
- Legislature (types and functions)
- Executive (types and roles)
- Judiciary (functions and independence)
Lesson 16: Basic Principles
- Rule of law (principles and limitations)
- Separation of powers
- Checks and balances
Term 3: Governance and Citizenship
Lesson 17-20: Governance Models
- Representative government
- Centralization vs. decentralization
- Delegated legislation
Lesson 21: Fundamental Human Rights
- Meaning and limitations
- Protection of rights
Lesson 22-23: Citizenship
- Meaning and acquisition
- Rights, duties, and obligations
Lesson 24-26: Political Organizations
Pressure groups
Political parties (types and functions)
Party systems
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