Civics Topics - Form Two

 

TOPIC 1: Promotion Of Life

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Social Problem Solving Techniques

• Explain the meaning and importance of applying problem solving techniques

• Identify steps in the problem solving process

 

TOPIC 2: Government Of Tanzania

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1. Government

   • Explain the meaning and types of government

   • Illustrate the importance of government

2. The Constitution

   • Explain the meaning and the structure of the national constitution

   • Explain how the constitution is made, its importance, its relationship to the government of Tanzania, how it is safeguarded

3. Local Government

   • Define local government

   • Describe the structure of local government

   • Identify functions of local government

   • Participate actively in function of either school or local government

   • Explain why the local government has an important effect on his/her life

   • Explain sources of local government revenue

   • Explain how the local government spends its revenue

4. Central Government

   • Explain the meaning of central government

   • Describe the structure of the central government

   • Explain the functions of the central government

   • Differentiate between local and central government

   • Identify sources of central government revenue

   • Explain the central government expenditure

   • Participate in different central government activities

5. The Reasons for and Importance of Tanganyika and Zanzibar Union

   • Explain the reasons for and importance of Tanganyika and Zanzibar union

   • Identity union matters in the government of the United Republic of Tanzania

   • Suggest strategies for improving the union's stability

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TOPIC 3: Democracy

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1. Types of Democracy

   • Explain the meaning of democracy

   • Analyse the principles of democracy

   • Differentiate types of democracies

   • Assess whether Tanzania implements in accordance with the principle of democracy

   • Differentiate democratic from non-democratic government

   • Analyse common features of multiparty democracy

   • Explain how he/she can participate in democratic activities in the society

2. Democratic Election

   • Explain the meaning and indicators of democratic elections

   • Explain the importance of democratic elections

   • Assess whether there are free and fair elections in Tanzania

   • Demonstrate a spirit of tolerance by accepting constructive criticism and defeat

 

TOPIC 4: Gender

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The Concept of Gender

• Explain the meaning of gender

• Identify different gender concepts

• Suggest corrective measures against negative socio-cultural practices

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