The Need For Constituted Authority Of Law And Order Basic 3 Civic Education Lesson Note

Subject: Civic Education
Class: Primary 3
Duration: 30 minutes

What is a Constituted Authority?

Constituted authority means the people and groups who have been given power to make rules, keep peace, and make sure everyone follows the law in our country.

Examples of Constituted Authority

• President – leads the whole country

• Governors – lead their states

• Local Government Chairmen – lead their local areas
• Police – keep peace and catch criminals

• Judges – decide when people break the law

• Teachers – have authority in schools

• Parents – have authority in homes

Why We Need Constituted Authority

1. To Maintain Law and Order

What is Law and Order?

• Rules that everyone must follow
• Peace in the community
• People living together safely
• No fighting or stealing

How Authority Maintains Law and Order:

• Police arrest people who steal or fight
• Judges punish those who break laws
• Leaders make good rules for everyone
• Everyone knows what they can and cannot do

2. Protection of Rights and Dignity

What are Rights?

• Good things every person deserves
• Like food, shelter, education, and safety
• Being treated fairly by everyone

What is Dignity?

• Being respected as a human being
• Not being insulted or embarrassed
• Having your feelings and opinions valued

How Authority Protects Rights and Dignity:

• Police protect people from bullies and criminals
• Courts punish those who hurt others
• Leaders make laws to protect children and adults
• Everyone gets fair treatment regardless of tribe or religion

Benefits of Having Constituted Authority

• Safety: People feel safe in their homes and schools
• Fairness: Everyone gets equal treatment
• Peace: No constant fighting or confusion
• Development: Country can grow and improve
• Justice: Wrong actions have consequences

Class Exercise

1. Fill in the missing words:

Words: authority, order, rights, dignity

1. Constituted _____________ means people given power to make rules.
2. Law and _____________ means everyone following rules peacefully.
3. Everyone has _____________ that must be protected.
4. _____________ means being respected as a human being.

1. Choose the correct answer:

1. Who is an example of constituted authority? a) Your younger brother b) The President c) Your classmate
2. Law and order helps people: a) Fight more b) Live safely c) Break rules
3. Rights are things that: a) Only rich people deserve b) Every person deserves c) Nobody deserves

1. Match the authority with their role:

• President → Leads the whole country
• Police → Keep peace and catch criminals
• Judges → Decide when people break laws
• Teachers → Have authority in schools

1. Write TRUE or FALSE:

1. We don’t need any authority in our country. _______
2. Police help protect people’s rights. _______
3. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity. _______
4. Law and order creates peace in the community. _______

1. List three examples of constituted authority:
2. Answer these questions:

1. What is law and order?
2. How do police protect our rights?
3. Why do we need constituted authority?

1. Complete these sentences:

1. Dignity means being _____________ as a human being.
2. Courts punish people who _____________ the law.
3. Authority helps maintain _____________ and order.
4. Everyone gets fair treatment regardless of _____________ or religion.

1. Write GOOD or BAD:

1. Police arresting thieves: _______
2. People fighting without rules: _______
3. Judges treating everyone fairly: _______
4. Leaders making laws to protect children: _______

Constituted authority helps us live together peacefully and safely!