SHS1 Government · Semester 1 Week 15: Constitution and Organs of Government

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.2.1.LI.2 - Discuss the various types of constitution.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and name at least four types of constitution with Ghanaian and international examples.
Differentiate between written and unwritten constitutions, explaining the key features of each.
Compare and contrast rigid and flexible constitutions, giving at least one example of each.
Distinguish between unitary and federal constitutions and explain which type Ghana operates under.
Justify the importance of a constitution in promoting patriotism, respect for authority, and national cohesion, using reasoned arguments.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Constitution, Institutions and Administration (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Constitution and Organs of Government (2.1)
Content standard: 1.2.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the constitution and organs of government 1.2.1.LO.1 Evaluate the meaning and types of constitution. 1.2.1.LO.2 Examine the meaning, types and structure of the organs of government.
Indicator: 1.2.1.LI.2 - Discuss the various types of constitution.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 15 (Week 15 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 32

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk for Learning: Discuss the types of constitutions using relevant examples, while learners imbibe the values of patriotism, respect and tolerance.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana.
- Government Curriculum
- Pictures of the President and Ministers of state.
- Videos/Pictures/Audio depicting members of the legislature.
- Internet: website of Parliament of Ghana
- Internet: website of the Judicial Service of Ghana.
Assessment (1.2.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.