NATIONALISM IN WEST AFRICA
Nationalism may be defined as the efforts made by Africans to oppose or reject colonial rule. It is the love and pride in a country shown by its people or the desire by a racial group to form an independent…
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Category SS 2 Government Notes (1st, 2nd & 3rd Term)
This section provides complete SS 2 Government notes for first, second, and third terms, aligned with the WAEC and NECO syllabus.
These well-organized notes break down key topics like political institutions, systems of government, rule of law, and international organizations. Perfect for students and teachers seeking detailed, exam-focused materials.
Access SS 2 Government notes covering 1st, 2nd, and 3rd term based on WAEC & NECO syllabus. Get clear, structured notes to boost your understanding and exam prep.
COLONIALISM IN AFRICA
POSITIVE IMPACT OF COLONIALISM Military and Technical Aid: Some formal colonial territories especially the French territories, received military and technical aid from their former colonial masters. Development of political parties: One of the positive impacts of colonialism was the development…
FRENCH COLONIAL ADMINISTRATION
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND France, in the administration of West Africa colonies constituted all of them into a loose federation with headquarters in Dakar, Senegal. A governor general was appointed in Dakar and he was in charge of the federation. France in…
INDIRECT RULE
Indirect rule may be defined as a British system of ruling her colonies with the use of local chiefs and other intermediaries and traditional laws and customs with British officials merely supervising the administration. Indirect rule was first introduced in…
COLONIAL ADMINISTRATION
DEFINITION OF COLONIALISM IN AFRICA Colonialism may be defined as an imposition of a more developed culture over a less developed one backed up by expansionist and economic adventure. It may also be defined as the forceful ruling of one…
PRE-COLONIAL POLITICAL SYSTEM
PRE-COLONIAL POLITICAL SYSTEM IN YORUBA LAND Oyo was a very large empire divided into different provinces. The system of government in the Old Oyo Empire was like most other kingdoms and empires that existed in Africa. It was monarchical in…
PRE-COLONIAL ADMINISTRATION/POLITICAL SYSTEM IN NIGERIA
PRE-COLONIAL ADMINISTRATION IN HAUSA/FULANI LAND Historical background of the Hausa The Fulani assumed the political leadership of the Habe (Hausa) states in the 19th century after the jihad war led by Othman Dan Fodio. He established the Sokoto caliphate, which…
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
MEANING OF LOCAL GOVRENMENT A local government can be defined as government at the local level established by law to perform specific functions within defined area. It has the power to take charge of local political affairs. They are created…
PUBLIC CORPORATION
PUBLIC CORPORATION A public corporation may be defined as a business organization, owned, managed and financed with tax payer’s money by the government of a country. The aim is not to make profit but to render essential services to the…
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
MEANING OF THE CIVIL SERVICE The civil service is an essential department in the executive arm of government through which the government implements its policies and programmes. It transmits government policies and programmes into services to the people. It is…
ELECTORAL COMMISSION
MEANING OF ELECTORAL COMMISSION An electoral commission is defined as a body responsible for organizing and conduction of elections in a political system. It is an independent and impartial body charged with the responsibility of conducting and organizing elections in…
TYPES OF VOTING
PUBLIC OR OPEN BALLOT SYSTEM This is a system of voting in which voters vote at an open place in the clear view of candidates and the electorate. Under this system, the voters at election indicate their support for a…
ELECTIONS
MEANING OF ELECTIONS An election may be defined as an act of choosing or selecting candidates into different offices in government. The candidates are to represent the people of a country in the parliament or in other positions of government.…