Government WAEC - Online Preparation & Practice Tests

2-Year Self-Study Program (5 Hours/Week)

WAEC Government Examination · 2 years (4 terms per year, 8 terms total)

What you'll learn - curriculum-aligned WAEC Government

WAEC Government. 2-Year Self-Study Program (5 Hours/Week). WAEC Government Examination. 2 years (4 terms per year, 8 terms total). 5 hours per week. ~520 hours over 2 years

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Government WAEC course - lessons, practice, and exam confidence

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Week 1: Introduction to Government as a SubjectLesson 1.1 Government as an Institution of the State; Lesson 1.2 Government as a Process and Art of Governing; Lesson 1.3 Government as Academic Field; Lesson 1.4 Review and Practice
Week 2: Fundamental Political Concepts ILesson 2.1 State, Society, and Nation; Lesson 2.2 Power, Authority, and Legitimacy; Lesson 2.3 Sovereignty and Democracy
Week 3: Fundamental Political Concepts IILesson 3.1 Political Culture and Socialisation; Lesson 3.2 Traditional Systems - Communalism, Feudalism, Oligarchy; Lesson 3.3 Modern Ideologies - Liberalism and Socialism
Week 4: Political Ideologies and SystemsLesson 4.1 Communism and Capitalism; Lesson 4.2 Fascism and Totalitarianism; Lesson 4.3 Aristocracy and Democratic Systems
Week 5: Principles of Good Governance ILesson 5.1 Rule of Law; Lesson 5.2 Fundamental Human Rights; Lesson 5.3 Constitutional Protection of Rights
Week 6: Principles of Good Governance IILesson 6.1 Separation of Powers and Checks & Balances; Lesson 6.2 Constitutionalism and Political Participation
Week 7: Government Structure ConceptsLesson 7.1 Representative Government; Lesson 7.2 Centralisation vs Decentralisation; Lesson 7.3 Delegated Legislation and Devolution
Week 8: Constitutional FrameworkLesson 8.1 Constitution Definition and Sources; Lesson 8.2 Constitutional Functions; Lesson 8.3 Types of Constitutions - Written vs Unwritten
Week 9: Constitutional CharacteristicsLesson 9.1 Rigid vs Flexible Constitutions; Lesson 9.2 Constitutional Features Analysis
Week 10: The Executive BranchLesson 10.1 Executive Types and Structure; Lesson 10.2 Executive Composition and Membership; Lesson 10.3 Executive Functions and Powers
Week 11: The Legislative BranchLesson 11.1 Legislative Types and Structure; Lesson 11.2 Legislative Composition and Membership; Lesson 11.3 Legislative Functions and Limitations
Week 12: The Judicial BranchLesson 12.1 Judicial Structure and Composition; Lesson 12.2 Judicial Functions and Powers; Lesson 12.3 Judicial Independence
Week 13: Term 1 Review and AssessmentLesson 13.1 Comprehensive Review Session I; Lesson 13.2 Comprehensive Review Session II
Week 14: State Structure Types ILesson 14.1 Unitary Government Systems; Lesson 14.2 Federal Government Systems
Week 15: State Structure Types IILesson 15.1 Confederal Systems; Lesson 15.2 Presidential vs Parliamentary Systems; Lesson 15.3 Monarchical vs Republican Systems

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