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JSS3 Second Term Civic Education Lesson Note – Democratic Process

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WEEK 4

TOPIC: Democratic Process

CONTENT:  

  • The Meaning of Voting
  • Voter’s Registration.
  • The importance of voting; the process of voting

Sub-Topic 1: The Meaning of Voting

Introduction

One of the duties and responsibilities of a citizen is to partake and participate in the political process of electing credible leaders into political positions and authorities. Eligible voters are those who are legally qualified to vote during electioneering process. Registration of voters comes before election. Independent National Election Commission (INEC) and State Independent National Electoral Commission (SIEC) see to the planning, preparation, organization and conduct of elections at national and state levels respectively. In Nigeria, anybody who is below the age of 18 cannot vote.

Definition of Voting:

This is the process of choosing or electing representatives into political offices. The people elect candidates of their choice to represent their interest, advocate for their mandates or needs and fight for their rights in democratic governance. The right of people to vote and be voted for is called Universal Suffrage.

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