Democracy

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Democracy

By the end of this lesson, learners should be able;

To define democracy
To identify and describe two forms of democracy.
To identify the 3 branches of democracy and describe the roles played by each
To describe at least five features of democracy
To understand the universal declaration of human rights and some basic human rights.
To differentiate between a republic and a constitutional monarchy.T

Can you define democracy?

Give it a try on the next slide.

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Democracy refers to the system of government that is run by the

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Watch the video to understand the types of democracy and test your knowledge on the next slide. Look out for the term referendum.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Eu6G5YrBt4

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Identify the two forms of democracy.

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Multiple Choice

What is referendum

It is an election in which all people in a country vote on an issue e.g. changing the constitution

It is an election in which members of parliament vote on an issue

It is an election in which the cabinet members cast their vote on an issue e.g. changing the constitution.

It is an election in which the presidential term limit can be extended.

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Identify the three branches of a democratic government such as Rwanda

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Three branches of government in the USA.

Indivitual Activity.

Read slides on democracy in Scotland in your google classroom, upto p15 and note down key takeaways.

-features of democracy

-list of human rights

-rule of law

Be ready to answer on the slides that will follow.

Multiple Select

The following are some of the features of democracy. Choose all that apply.

Allows people to choose and replace their representatives through free and fair elections

Encourages citizens to participate in politics and community life.

Allows the president to execute laws without being questioned

Depends on laws, which apply equally to all citizens.

Open Ended

List down any three human rights that you know

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Multiple Choice

The rule of law means that All citizens are equal under the law. No one may be discriminated against on the basis of their race, religion, ethnic group or gender.

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What do you understand by the term "republic"?

Find out the meaning and examples of countries that are republics and be ready to answer a question on the next slide.

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A republic is a form of government in which power is held by the

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and their elected representatives.

Test your knowledge on what you learnt today.

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