Lesson on Checks and Balances To The Power Of A Leader for Primary 2

Hi, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 2 National Values Education. In our previous lesson, we learned about The Importance Of Political Leaders In The Community. Today, we’re going to learn about Checks And Balances To The Power Of A Leader.

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

• Cognitive domain: List five ‘dos’ and five ‘don’ts’ of political and traditional leaders.
• Affective domain: Appreciate the importance of leaders following the rules.
• Social Domain: Discuss the significance of checks and balances in leadership with peers.

Checks And Balances To The Power Of A Leader

What are checks and balances? They are like rules that make sure leaders don’t use their power in a bad way. It’s like having a system to keep things fair and just in our community.

Dos of Political and Traditional Leaders:

There are many things that leaders should do to be good leaders. Some of these include:

1. Be honest: Always tell the truth and keep promises.
2. Be fair: Treat everyone equally without favoritism.
3. Respect the law: Follow the rules and regulations.
4. Listen to people: Consider the needs and opinions of others.
5. Be responsible: Make decisions that benefit the community.

Don’ts of Political and Traditional Leaders:

Leaders should also avoid doing certain things. Some of these include:

1. Do not lie: Avoid telling lies or spreading false information.
2. Do not be biased: Do not show favoritism or discriminate against others.
3. Do not break the law: Always follow the rules and regulations.
4. Do not ignore people: Do not neglect the needs and opinions of others.
5. Do not abuse power: Do not use authority for personal gain or to harm others.

Lesson Evaluation

Now that you’ve learned about checks and balances, let’s see if you can answer these questions:

1. List three ‘dos’ of political and traditional leaders.
2. Mention two ‘don’ts’ of political and traditional leaders.
3. Explain why it is important for leaders to follow the ‘dos’ and avoid the ‘don’ts’.
4. Describe a situation where a leader did not follow the rules and its consequences.

Conclusion

Remember, checks and balances are important because they help ensure that leaders use their power responsibly and fairly. This helps create a better and more just community for everyone. Don’t forget to check the comments section if you have any questions, and use the navigation to move to the next lesson. See you in the next lesson!