Week 3 and 4 – Jss 2 Third Term Civic Education Lesson Notes

WEEK 3
Voters’ Responsibilities
The responsibilities of voter are some of the following:

1. Reject all forms of gratifications before voting for a candidate
2. Be a vigilant and an enlightened citizen
3. Reject corrupt political party and electoral officers
4. Be disciplined and have self control
5. Enlightened others who may not know the truth about the dubious politician.
6. Do not vote twice

 WEEK 4
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELECTION
In Nigeria , before a citizen is qualified to contest for a political office or vote for someone, he/she must satisfy the following condition.
For Contestants

1. You must be a legitimate citizen of Nigeria.
2. You must be 25 years of age or above.
3. You must be a person of good character.
4. You must be an educated person with at least secondary school certificate. However, it varies from one political office to another.
5. You must belong to a registered political party.
6. You must pay your tax up to date

 For voter

1. you must be 18 years of age and above.
   
2. You must be registered during the registration process.
   
3. You must be a legitimate citizen of Nigeria.
   
4. Detainees are not allowed to vote during elections.
   

    

Assignment

1. State 4 election qualification for contestants