Constitution and Organs of… · SHS2 Government

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.2.1.LI.3 - Discuss the role of the Judiciary in a democratic state.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define the Judiciary and state its composition under the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.
Explain at least four functions of the Judiciary in a democratic state, including the protection of fundamental human rights.
Analyse why the justice delivery system is often slow and assess whether this slowness supports or undermines democracy.
Discuss the civic values of justice, fairness, honesty, and integrity as they apply to the work of judges and magistrates.
Identify practical ways citizens can access legal services in Ghana, including legal aid and the courts.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Constitution, Institutions and Administration (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Constitution and Organs of Government (2.1)
Content standard: 2.2.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the organs of government. 2.2.1.LO.1 Examine the functions of the organs of government
Indicator: 2.2.1.LI.3 - Discuss the role of the Judiciary in a democratic state.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 17 (Week 17 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. 47

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk for Learning: Pair two learners to discuss and present the functions of the Judiciary in the preservation of fundamental human rights. Pay particular attention to civic values of justice, fairness, honesty, and integrity. Emphasis should be placed on the rationale for slowness in the justice delivery system; deal with issues of mistrust and misconceptions of the judiciary system. Point out how citizens can access legal services.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Government curriculum.
- Internet: Website of the Judicial Service of Ghana; Website of the Parliament of Ghana; Website of the government of Ghana.
- Video clips/Audios/Pictures of the subject matter
- e-library resources
- NaCCA approved textbooks on Government
Assessment (2.2.1.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.