Meaning and Functions of Elections
This lesson explains the definition of elections and the concept of suffrage. It covers the functions of elections, including the change of government, election of representatives, and the importance of free choice in leadership.
- 07:45 “Now, we're going to discuss merit of direct election. Number one, restoration of voters' right. The right of the election are restored and voting for the right candidate of their choice. Restoration of voters' right. It...”
- 16:18 “You must vote for this party I belong. Otherwise, I will vote. I will suck you. Otherwise, I will throw it out of the house. No, it does not give room for that. So it gives the privilege to vote really. Even when you're...”
- 03:09 “You can call them to order. And that's why it is called democracy because we're not practicing monarchy or military system or government whereby you cannot question those at the end of the fair. To educate the electorate...”
Electoral Constituencies
This lesson covers the definition of electoral constituencies and their importance in representing the interests of people in a parliamentary system. It discusses factors that influence the delimitation of constituencies, including population density, geographical features, and cultural backgrounds.
- 08:08 “The minority, they may not be adequately represented in the legislature. This is one of the problems we are having the most come through, whereby the minority are not represented at the aim of a fair. As a member of the...”
- 05:45 “the candidate. It is very simple and economic because you know your candidate, at times you might not even need to spend more because you already know your electorate. Even though there's everything you might not know ev...”
- 01:47 “Population. A high density area may praise for a separate constituency even when the area is not large. There's some areas where fighting for autonomous, they want to be and they want to be a constituency of their own, t...”
Writing an Argumentative Essay
This lesson covers the definition and structure of an argumentative essay. It explains the importance of understanding the topic and provides tips for writing effectively. Students will learn how to present arguments and persuade an audience.
- 13:49 “government. Give us enough points. One of your points could be number one, there is room for the electorates. Now, who are the electorates? These are the people that vote. These are the people that choose the personaliti...”
- 15:24 “we only have room for what? Time, occupation of a particular position. Meaning, in every democratic system of government, the president only has few years and few months to govern the country. Meaning, at the end of the...”
- 12:11 “government? Now, you can also do well by breaking it again by telling us what democracy is. What is democracy? Haven't told us what democracy is. You now go ahead to merge the millions. What is democratic system of gover...”
Political Parties in Nigeria: PRP and NAP
This lesson covers the formation and organizational structure of the People's Redemption Party (PRP) and the Nigeria Advanced Party (NAP). It includes information on their sources of finance, aims and objectives, and their achievements. Key figures and events related to the development of these poli
- 07:51 “discipline the citizens in the sense that as leaders, they should also be disciplined, they should lead by example. Another of their aim was mass literacy to make sure that many people attained at least go have opportuni...”
- 15:05 “Another one was this must be free flow of water. They also intend to provide free flow of water for every Nigerians. This, we are the aims and objectives of NAP. Another one is socialism. That is freedom from exploitatio...”
- 07:05 “Another one of their aims is the equality in the distribution of wealth and job creation. This is another of the intention to see that there is the equality of distribution of wealth. That wealth was being distributed eq...”
Pre-colonial Administration Systems
This lesson covers the systems of government in the Hausa/Fulani, Igbo, and Yoruba societies before colonial rule. It explains the structure of their governments, the roles of different components, and compares the various pre-colonial administrations.
- 03:16 “it means that the authority must be at the center. And every citizen of that particular state must make sure that they had air or the concord to the rules and regulations. Now, this system was based on the principle of i...”
- 14:08 “because they are what, they are decision makers. Now, if they have to obey the law, they make sure that what all citizens complied to the law. Or to the decree issued by the traditional arrivals. Now, every members was s...”
- 07:10 “Now, these groups that shared political authority included the village elders, the age grids, the also tied to elders, the offer tied to elders, the diviners, etc. Now, these are the people that would their preside or sh...”