Democratic Practices Basic 3 Civic Education Lesson Note

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

What are Democratic Practices?

Democratic practices are activities that help people choose their leaders in a free and fair way. They help everyone have a say in who governs them.

Main Democratic Practices

Registration

Registration means writing down your name to show you can vote.

What is Registration?

• Adults (18 years and above) write their names in a book
• They get a voter’s card with their picture
• This card allows them to vote during elections
• Everyone who wants to vote must register first

Why is Registration Important?

• It proves you are old enough to vote
• It stops people from voting more than once
• It helps count how many people can vote
• It makes elections fair for everyone

Campaign

Campaign is when people who want to be leaders tell others why they should vote for them.

What Happens During Campaigns?

• Candidates visit towns and villages
• They make promises to help people
• They put up posters with their pictures
• They hold meetings to talk to voters

What Do Candidates Promise?

• Build more schools and hospitals
• Create jobs for unemployed people
• Fix bad roads and provide electricity
• Make life better for everyone

Rules for Good Campaigns:

• Be truthful in all promises
• Respect other candidates
• No fighting or violence
• Listen to what people want

Class Exercise

1. Fill in the missing words:

Words: registration, campaign, vote, card

1. _____________ means writing your name to show you can vote.
2. People get a voter’s _____________ after registration.
3. During _____________, candidates tell people why they should vote for them.
4. Only adults can _____________ in elections.

1. Choose the correct answer:

1. Who can register to vote? a) Children b) Adults 18 years and above c) Everyone
2. What do candidates do during campaigns? a) Play games b) Make promises to help people c) Go to school
3. Registration gives people a: a) School bag b) Voter’s card c) Book

1. Write TRUE or FALSE:

1. Children can register to vote. _______
2. Candidates make promises during campaigns. _______
3. Voter’s card has the person’s picture on it. _______
4. People can vote without registering first. _______

1. Match the practice with its meaning:

• Registration → Writing name to get voter’s card
• Campaign → Telling people why to vote for you
• Voter’s card → Document that allows you to vote
• Election → Choosing leaders by voting

1. Answer these questions:

1. What age can people register to vote? _____________
2. What do candidates put up during campaigns? _____________
3. Why is registration important? _____________

1. List two things candidates promise during campaigns:
2. Write GOOD or BAD for these campaign behaviors:

1. Making truthful promises: _______
2. Fighting with other candidates: _______
3. Listening to people’s needs: _______
4. Telling lies to get votes: _______