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SS2 First Term Government Lesson Notes

Eight free notes, in teaching order, from Electoral Process to Public Corporations. Read them online, or get a PDF or Word copy.

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  1. Electoral ProcessNote 1 of 8

    Electoral Process

    Students should be able to define an election.

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  2. Franchise/SuffrageNote 2 of 8

    Franchise/Suffrage

    Students should be able to define franchise and distinguish the electorate from candidates.

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  3. Types of Electoral SystemsNote 3 of 8

    Types of Electoral Systems

    Students should be able to define an electoral system.

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  1. Electoral Commission and OfficialsNote 4 of 8

    Electoral Commission and Officials

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  2. Public OpinionNote 5 of 8

    Public Opinion

    Students should be able to define public opinion.

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  3. Public AdministrationNote 6 of 8

    Public Administration

    Students should be able to explain the meaning and characteristics of the civil service.

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  1. Local GovernmentNote 7 of 8

    Local Government

    Students should be able to define local government and name its four types.

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  2. Public CorporationsNote 8 of 8

    Public Corporations

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About SS2 First Term Government Lesson Notes

These are the eight SS2 First Term Government topics, in teaching order. The first note covers Electoral Process and the last covers Public Corporations.

What students learn this term
  • Define an election
  • Define franchise and distinguish the electorate from candidates
  • Define an electoral system
  • Define public opinion
  • Explain the meaning and characteristics of the civil service
  • Define local government and name its four types
Recommended SS2 Government textbooks
NameAuthorPublisher
Essential Government for Senior Secondary SchoolSchool booklist – Whitesands School, Lagos (private)C. Chris DibieTonad Publishers Limited
Exam Focus: Government for Senior Secondary SchoolSchool booklist – Whitesands School, Lagos (private)A. Gboyega et al.University Press Limited
Substance of Government for Senior Secondary SchoolSchool booklist – International School, University of Ibadan (UI-owned)Gbile AjiboyeHolam Concepts, Oyo

Questions teachers ask about SS2 First Term Government

How many SS2 First Term Government lesson notes are there?

There are 8 notes, from Electoral Process to Public Corporations. When a new note is published, this page and this number update on their own.

What topics do the notes cover?

Electoral Process, Franchise/Suffrage, Types of Electoral Systems, Electoral Commission and Officials, Public Opinion, Public Administration, Local Government and Public Corporations.

Can I download the notes as a PDF or Word file?

Yes. Sign in with Google or Facebook, then choose the term at checkout. A PDF or Word copy of SS2 Government for the First Term costs ₦1,000.

Can I edit the notes to suit my class?

Yes. Use the Word copy to change anything you like, or print the PDF as it is. Either way there is no retyping.

What does each note contain?

Every note has behavioural objectives, the lesson content in short sections, evaluation questions and an assignment, so you can teach from it and set work straight away.

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