Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Junior Secondary School 3

TERM: FIRST TERM

SUBJECT: CIVIC EDUCATION

CLASS: JSS 3

REFERENCE

• Fundamentals of Civic Education For JSS 3 by Sola Akinyemi.

WEEK SEVEN

TOPIC: SUPREMACY OF THE CONSTITUTION

MEANING OF THE SUPREMACY OF THE CONSTITUTION

Supremacy of the constitution simply means the constitution which is the law of the land is above everybody in the country. Supremacy of the constitution means that all political office holders such as the president, governors etc must act according to the provisions of the constitution. Supremacy of the constitution means there is only one constitution for the country which is above anyone. Supremacy of the constitution is one of the basic principles of the rule of law.

EVALUATION

What is the meaning of the supremacy of the constitution?

Reasons for the Supremacy of the Constitution

1. The political office holders derive their powers and functions from the constitution.
2. The constitution is supreme for smooth running of government in a country.
3. To ensure political stability.
4. To ensure that there is peace, unity, development and orderliness in the country.
5. To protect the interest of the minority groups in the country.
6. The constitution is the final authority over any matter in the country.
7. The three organs or arms of government such as the legislature, executive and judiciary derive their powers from the constitution.

EVALUATION

Give reasons for the Supremacy of the Constitution.

GENERAL EVALUATION

1. Identify the coloursof the national flag of Nigeria.
2. Who designed the national flag?
3. What do the colours of the national flag stand for?
4. Give the full meaning of the following:

1. ICPC        ii. EFCC     iii.  NAFDAC        iv. INEC

1. Mention three functions of the Nigeria Police Force.

READING ASSIGNMENT

Fundamentals of Civic Education for Basic &(JSS 2) by Sola Akinyemi pages 154 – 155

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. When a leader displays high levalof honesty particularly in financial matters. This is an act of A. Courage B. Fairness C. Fidelity D. probity
2. When a leader has the personality which makes people to willingly follow him, he could be said to have one of the following A. Fairess B. Firmness C CharismaD. Partiality.
3. When a leader works hard to ensure that set goals are achieved, he could be described as aA. Respected leader B. Diligent leader C. Disciplined leader D. Impartial leader.
4. A leader who can stand by his decision no matter what happens is said to be A. Fair B. Honest C. Firm D. Charismatic.
5. When a follower shows faithfulness to a leader and the set goals, he is said to be A. Committed B. Loyal C. Truthful D. Diligent.

THEORY

1. What is the meaning of the supremacy of the constitution?
2. Give reasons for the supremacy of the constitution.