SSS1 Government

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