Social Studies•Civics: Government and Rights
What is Government?
Understanding why we have government
12 minIncludes video
Learning Objective
Explain the purpose of government and its basic functions
Why Do We Need Government?
- To make rules and laws for everyone
- To keep people safe
- To provide services (schools, roads, hospitals)
- To settle disagreements fairly
Nigeria's Government
- President: Leads the country (executive)
- National Assembly: Makes laws (legislative)
- Courts: Apply laws fairly (judicial)
Levels of Government
- Federal: Governs the whole country
- State: Governs each of 36 states
- Local: Governs local areas (LGAs)
Content aligned to iCivics standards