JSS 2 Syllabus for Civic Education (Basic)
1. JSS 2 National Values: Integrity
- Understanding the concept of integrity
- Importance of integrity in personal and national development
- Demonstrating integrity in daily life
- Ethics and values associated with integrity
2. JSS 2 National Values: Contentment
- Understanding the concept of contentment
- Exploring the benefits of contentment in personal and societal life
- Practicing contentment in various aspects of life
- Role of contentment in reducing corruption and greed
3. JSS 2 National Values: Discipline
- Understanding the concept of discipline
- Importance of discipline in achieving goals
- Developing self-discipline and time management skills
- Consequences of indiscipline in personal and societal life
4. JSS 2 National Values: Courage
- Understanding the concept of courage
- Exploring examples of courageous individuals in history
- Developing courage to stand up for what is right
- Overcoming fear and building resilience
5. JSS 2 Nigeria As a Federation
- Understanding the concept of a federation
- Exploring the structure and organization of Nigeria as a federation
- Roles and responsibilities of the federal, state, and local governments
- Benefits and challenges of a federal system
6. JSS 2 Relationship Between Federal, State and Local Governments
- Understanding the interdependence of the federal, state, and local governments
- Exploring the distribution of powers and resources among the three tiers of government
- Collaboration and cooperation between the different levels of government
- Examples of successful and unsuccessful relationships between the tiers of government
7. JSS 2 The Rule of Law
- Understanding the concept of the rule of law
- Exploring the principles and components of the rule of law
- Importance of the rule of law in ensuring justice and fairness
- Role of citizens in upholding the rule of law
8. JSS 2 Protection of Human Rights and the Rule of Law
- Understanding the concept of human rights
- Exploring the importance of protecting human rights
- Role of government and individuals in promoting and protecting human rights
- Examples of human rights violations and their consequences
9. JSS 2 Consumer Rights and Responsibilities
- Understanding consumer rights and responsibilities
- Exploring the rights and protections available to consumers
- Ethical considerations in consumer transactions
- Role of consumer advocacy groups in protecting consumer rights
10. JSS 2 Democracy
- Understanding the concept of democracy
- Exploring the principles and values of democracy
- Different forms of democracy in practice
- Benefits and challenges of democracy
11. JSS 2 Pillars of Democracy
- Exploring the key pillars of democracy: participation, accountability, transparency, and inclusiveness
- Understanding the role of each pillar in sustaining a democratic society
- Examples of countries that uphold or struggle with these pillars
12. JSS 2 Election and Voter Responsibilities
- Understanding the electoral process
- Exploring the rights and responsibilities of voters
- Importance of informed and responsible voting
- Consequences of electoral apathy and voter fraud
13. JSS 2 Electoral Malpractices
- Understanding electoral malpractices and their impact on democracy
- Examples of electoral malpractices and their consequences
- Role of citizens in preventing and reporting electoral malpractices
- Importance of free and fair elections in a democratic society
By following this detailed syllabus, students in JSS 2 will have a comprehensive understanding of civic education and its importance in shaping responsible citizens.
This course is helpful for the following exams: JSS 2