Substrand: "5.4 Our National Government" (25 periods)

Solomon Islands has a democratic system of government; the people are represented in the government by elected parliament members; implementing the policies of the government to build the nation.

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

5.4.1 know the structure of the Solomon Islands National Government (k)

5.4.1.1 describe the structure of the Solomon Island National Government

5.4.2 know the process of electing the parliament members (k)

5.4.2.1 outline the process of electing the parliament members

5.4.3 understand the national government is formed by selecting ministers from elected members of parliament (u)

5.4.3.1 name the national parliament members for the provinces

5.4.4 analyse the member of parliament’s responsibilities (u)

5.4.4.1 state that the Prime Minister is elected by parliament members

5.4.5 be aware that the laws of the country are important for nation building (k)

5.4.5.1 describe four responsibilities of government ministers

5.4.6 realise that law and order contribute to nation building, by ensuring a peaceful society (u)

5.4.6.1 give five laws made by our government
5.4.6.2 list four advantages of obeying the country’s law and four disadvantages of not obeying the law