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Government Scheme of Work for SS1 to SS3
Government at SS1 covers the meaning of government, political ideologies, the constitution, and political parties. SS2 builds through colonial and military rule, Nigerian federalism, revenue allocation, the civil war, and electoral systems. SS3 condenses into two terms covering foreign policy, international organisations, and Nigeria’s role in ECOWAS, OPEC, and global development goals. Below is the full scheme of work for all three levels, every term, so you always know exactly what comes next.
SS1 Government
SS1 Government
First Term
| 1. | Meaning, Nature and Scope of Government |
| 2. | Basic Concepts of Government |
| 3. | Basic Principles of Government |
| 4. | Types and Characteristics of Government |
| 5. | Midterm Examination |
| 6. | Systems of Government |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Political Ideologies |
| 9. | Constitution |
| 10. | Rule of Law and its Limitations |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
Second Term
| 1. | Separation of Powers and Its Application |
| 2. | Delegated Legislation |
| 3. | Citizenship |
| 4. | Process of Political Socialisation |
| 5. | Midterm Examination |
| 6. | Political Participation |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Public Opinion |
| 9. | Political Parties |
| 10. | Party System |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
Third Term
| 1. | Pressure Groups |
| 2. | Public Administration |
| 3. | Civil Service |
| 4. | Local Government |
| 5. | Midterm Examination |
| 6. | Pre-Colonial Administration in Nigeria |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Colonial Administration in Nigeria |
| 9. | Nationalism in Nigeria |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
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SS2 Government
SS2 Government
First Term
| 1. | Colonial Administration in Nigeria: British, French, Indirect Rule |
| 2. | Nationalism in Nigeria: Causes, Effects, Key Personalities |
| 3. | Constitutional Development in Nigeria I |
| 4. | Constitutional Development in Nigeria II |
| 5. | Midterm Examination |
| 6. | Military Rule in Nigeria: Causes, Achievements, Failures |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Civil Rule in Nigeria: Features, Merits, Challenges |
| 9. | Nigerian Federalism I: Features and Evolution |
| 10. | Nigerian Federalism II: Problems and Solutions |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
Second Term
| 1. | Revenue Allocation in Nigeria: Principles and Issues |
| 2. | Inter-Governmental Relations |
| 3. | Political Crisis in Nigeria I |
| 4. | Political Crisis in Nigeria II |
| 5. | Midterm Examination |
| 6. | The Nigerian Civil War: Causes, Effects, Resolution |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Civil Society and Popular Participation |
| 9. | Citizenship Education and National Integration |
| 10. | Political Apathy: Causes, Effects, Solutions |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
Third Term
| 1. | Electoral Systems: Types, Merits and Demerits |
| 2. | Electoral Commissions in Nigeria: Past and Present |
| 3. | Electoral Malpractices: Types, Causes, Consequences |
| 4. | Democratic Processes in Nigeria |
| 5. | Midterm Examination |
| 6. | Judiciary: Structure, Functions, Independence |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Human Rights: Meaning, Categories, Protection, Limitations |
| 9. | Public Corporations in Nigeria: Meaning, Types, Roles, Control |
| 10. | Revision |
| 11. | Examination |
| 12. | Closing |
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SS3 Government
SS3 (Two Terms Only) Government
First Term
| 1–2. | Resumption Test / Military Rule in Nigeria |
| 3. | Conflict Resolution and Management |
| 4. | Peace Education |
| 5. | The Interdependence of Nations and Globalization |
| 6. | Nigeria’s Foreign Policy I |
| 7. | Midterm Test / Open Day / Midterm Break |
| 8. | Nigeria’s Foreign Policy II |
| 9. | International Organisation: United Nations Organisation (UNO) |
| 10. | International Organisation: Organisation of African Unity (OAU) / African Union (AU) |
| 11. | International Organisation: Commonwealth |
| 12. | Revision |
| 13–14. | Examination |
Second Term
| 1–2. | Resumption Test / International Organisation: ECOWAS |
| 3–4. | International Organisation: OPEC |
| 5. | Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) & NEPAD |
| 6. | E-Government, Leadership and Followership |
| 7. | Midterm Test / Break |
| 8–11. | Continuation / Practical Applications |
| 12. | Revision |
| 13–14. | Examination |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does ₦3,000 cover the whole session for every level?
Yes. One payment of ₦3,000 gets you First, Second, and Third Term notes for SS1 and SS2, plus every term available for SS3.
Why does SS3 only have two terms?
Government at SS3 runs a First Term covering foreign policy and international organisations (UNO, OAU/AU, Commonwealth), and a Second Term focused on ECOWAS, OPEC, MDGs, and e-government, ahead of WAEC/NECO exams.
Does this scheme apply nationwide?
The core topic sequence follows the national curriculum, though individual schools sometimes adjust pacing around their own midterm and exam dates.
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