Capitalist Democracy
Capitalist democracy is the form of government in which the powers of the government flow from the citizens to the governors and the running of the government is based on… Read More »Capitalist Democracy
SS 1 Civic Education Notes (1st, 2nd & 3rd Term)
This SS 1 Civic Education notes section provides comprehensive class notes for first, second, and third terms.
Each topic is based on the approved WAEC and NECO syllabus, ensuring that students cover all essential areas.
The notes are simplified to help students understand core civic concepts such as democracy, rule of law, human rights, values, and national identity.
Teachers and students alike can rely on these materials for effective learning, revision, and classroom instruction.
Download and study SS 1 Civic Education notes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd term based on the latest WAEC and NECO curriculum. Well-structured and easy to understand.
Employment: Definition, Factors and Poverty
EMPLOYMENT means to be engaged in a job or occupation. UNEMPLOYMENT is having no paid job or to be out of job. It can also be explained to be an… Read More »Employment: Definition, Factors and Poverty
CONSTITUTED AUTHORITY
To ensure that people live in peace in the society, there is need to obey law and order. This gives rise to people being in positions of constituted authority and… Read More »CONSTITUTED AUTHORITY
Law and Order
Law This means the whole system of rules that citizens of a country or organised group of people are expected to obey. Laws are made by the government through the… Read More »Law and Order
What is Cultism?
Cultism is the membership and operation of cults. It involves secret activities where the members behave in ways that are not acceptable by society. There are many cults in Nigeria… Read More »What is Cultism?
FEATURES OF THE 1999 CONSTITUTION
Functions of the 1999 constitution The Preamble: A constitution contains a preamble which declare its aspiration The political structure It states the structure of government; whether unitary or Federal and… Read More »FEATURES OF THE 1999 CONSTITUTION
The Current Nigerian Constitution
Meaning The Nigerian Constitution is the supreme law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It provides the framework for the governance and administration of the country, establishing the powers and… Read More »The Current Nigerian Constitution
Planning for Results
NEED FOR PLANNING To ensure and increase the rate of economic development. Planning assist in increasing the rate of capital formation by raising the levels of income, saving and investment.… Read More »Planning for Results
Electoral Malpractice: Full Explanation
Electoral malpractice refers to any illegal or unethical behaviour that occurs during the electoral process, with the aim of manipulating the outcome of an election or undermining its fairness. It… Read More »Electoral Malpractice: Full Explanation
FREE AND FAIR ELECTION
Free and fair elections are fundamental to democracy and play a crucial role in ensuring the legitimacy of governments. In free and fair elections, all eligible citizens have the right… Read More »FREE AND FAIR ELECTION
ELECTORAL BODIES IN NIGERIA
INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION (INEC) The independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is the main agent of democracy in Nigeria. INEC is a permanent body created by the constitution to organize Federal,… Read More »ELECTORAL BODIES IN NIGERIA
MEANING OF ELECTION
An election can be defined as an act, or process of voting for a candidate to represent the people of a country in the various arms of government. The concept… Read More »MEANING OF ELECTION
Process of Voting
Before the date of the Election, each qualified voter is expected to have registered. At the registration centre, he will be given a voter’s card which qualifies him for voting… Read More »Process of Voting
VOTER EDUCATION
Voter education is a process of teaching, training and learning about a political activity that will guide the electorates before, during and after the election in a country. Voting Voting… Read More »VOTER EDUCATION
GOVERNMENT
It is a group of people or constitution that direct the affairs of a country. They are put in place by people and it must possess political power. They maintain… Read More »GOVERNMENT
GOALS OF CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION
Citizenship is a relationship between an individual and the country he lives in with full constitutional right. Goals of Citizenships To prepare students for leadership role To sustain democracy To… Read More »GOALS OF CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION
IMPORTANCE AND BENEFITS OF YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
It helps in developing youth potentials: This helps them develop the right attitude and skills that will make them contribute meaningfully to the nation building. It reduces youth delinquency: It… Read More »IMPORTANCE AND BENEFITS OF YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
Youth empowerment includes all various ways of creating opportunity for youth to learn and prepare them for future roles and challenges for adulthood. It involves encouraging and developing the youth… Read More »YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
ACCEPTABLE SOCIETAL VALUES
TYPES OF JUSTICE There are four types of justice Distributive justice: this implies fair share i.e. fairness in what people receive on income, just recompense Procedure justice: this is using… Read More »ACCEPTABLE SOCIETAL VALUES
VALUES
Values can be defined as the monetary and non – monetary worth of a thing, but it is appropriates to define in the perspective of the subject matter – civic… Read More »VALUES