Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 4 National Values Education. In our previous lesson, we learned about Meaning of Governance. Today, we’re going to learn about the Meaning of Government.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- Define Government.
Meaning Of Government
Government is a group of people who make rules, decisions, and help keep things in order. They work to make sure people are safe and things run smoothly in our community or country.
Examples of Government Functions
Some of the major functions of government include:
- Making Laws: Governments create laws to ensure fairness and safety for everyone. These laws can be about things like traffic rules, protecting the environment, or how to resolve disputes.
- Providing Services: Governments provide essential services like healthcare, education, and infrastructure (roads, bridges, etc.). These services are important for the well-being of citizens.
- Protecting Citizens: Governments are responsible for protecting citizens from threats, both internal and external. This includes law enforcement, national defense, and disaster relief.
- Collecting Taxes: Governments collect taxes from citizens to fund the services they provide. These taxes are used to pay for schools, hospitals, roads, and other important things.
Evaluation Questions
Now that you’ve learned about the meaning of government, check out another lesson on the meaning of governance. Before then, let’s see if you can answer these questions:
- What is government?
- What are some of the things that government does?
- Why is government important?
- Can you give an example of a government service that you use?
- How does government help to keep our community safe?
Conclusion
We’ve learned that government is a group of people who make rules and decisions to keep things running smoothly in our community or country. They provide important services and protect citizens. Remember, understanding government is important because it affects our daily lives.
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