Secondary Social Studies Syllabus

Substrand: "8.5 The National Government"

Subject: Secondary Social Studies Year: 8
Strand 2: Governance and Leadership

Substrand: "8.5 The National Government" (20 periods)

This sub strand explains to learners the different levels of government in Solomon Islands, how
governments are chosen and how services are delivered.

General Learning OutcomesSpecific Learning OutcomesSuggested Assessment Events

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

8.5.1 know the different levels of the government in Solomon Islands (k)

8.5.1.1 explain the different levels of government in Solomon Islands

8.5.2 understand the structure and importance of the national government (u)

8.5.2.1 identify and explain the different functions and importance of a national government
8.5.2.2 identify the relationship between Executive, Legislature, Judiciary and the Public
8.5.2.3 explain how National and Provincial governments get money to meet cost of services for their people
8.5.2.4 list problems and challenges of the national governments
8.5.2.5 describe the roles of the Prime Minister, Cabinet and the Opposition Group
8.5.2.6 outline the processes by which laws are made in Parliament
8.5.2.7 explain the expected roles of ordinary citizens to their government and vice-versa, and ways in which citizens can interact with elected leaders (outside election times)
8.5.2.8 define the terms Executive Legislature and Judiciary, Political Parties and Parliament Committees
8.5.2.9 examine case studies to contrast the system of government in Solomon Islands with other systems in the world

8.5.3 be able to draw a diagram to show the structure of national government (s)

8.5.3.1 draw and label the structure of the national government of Solomon Islands

8.5.4 understand the way in which the national government is chosen (u)

8.5.4.1 describe the different types of election methods in electing leaders
8.5.4.2 describe the process and problems involved in the election of national leaders and the formation of a government
8.5.4.3 list and explain the criteria for electing a quality leader and the role of Parliament leaders
8.5.4.4 explain the role of political parties and Parliament committees and how they function

8.5.5 form opinions about the possible changes to improve the government system (a)

8.5.5.1 discuss ways the structure of central government can be improved

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