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CXC CSEC
Social Studies
Curriculum Connections |
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17. describe the electoral processes and systems used to elect a government in the Commonwealth Caribbean; |
a. Definition of the following terms and concepts: government, political party, constituency, candidate, electorate, voters’ list, floating voter, representative, adult suffrage, franchise, manifesto, ballot, hung parliament, government of national unity, coalition government.
b. Electoral processes
c. Electoral systems: First – past – the – post and Proportional Representation (PR). Advantages and disadvantages. |
| 18. describe how political parties prepare for elections; |
Preparation for elections:
a. select candidates
b. raise funds
c. conduct campaigns
d. identify important issues
e. monitor the party in power/opposition
f. monitor the electoral processes
g. commission public opinion polls h. publish manifesto |
| 19. outline the factors that influence the outcomes of elections; |
Impact of the following on elections:
a. media coverage
b. campaign advertising
c. public opinion polls
d. voter turnout
e. voter attitude to government
f. campaign strategy
g. campaign spending |
| 20. describe the factors that influence voter participation in elections |
Influences on voter turnout:
a. Campaign issues
b. Candidates
c. Voter attitudes towards government
d. Voter loyalty to political parties
e. Voter apathy
f. Education
g. Age
h. Income. |
| 21. differentiate among the types of government systems in the Commonwealth Caribbean |
Types of government systems – Crown Colony, Constitutional Monarchy, Republic. |
| 22. describe the structure of government; |
Structure of government – Principle of separation of powers.
a. Legislature – structure, composition and functions, steps in making laws, the role of the Opposition, the role of the Head of State.
b. Executive – composition and function, the role of the Civil Service.
c. Judiciary – Structure of the court system, functions of Magistrates’ Courts, High Courts, Privy Council, Caribbean Court of Justice
d. Role of the security systems, for example, police service, prison service. |
| 23. evaluate the functions of government; |
Functions of government:
a. Raise revenue through direct and indirect taxation.
b. Provide social services: welfare, education, health, public utilities.
c. Manage the finances of the country (budgeting).
d. Maintain law and order.
e. Create employment opportunities.
f. Maintain international relations.
g. Defend the nation state |
| 24. describe the relationship between citizens and governments as stated in the constitution; |
Relationship between citizen and government as stated in the constitution.
a. Definition of the following terms and concepts: constitution, democracy, authoritarian.
b. Human rights, freedoms and responsibilities
c. Role of the Ombudsman |
| 25. identify the essentials of good governance; |
Characteristics of good governance – participation, independence of the judiciary, transparency, accountability, responsiveness to the needs of citizens, access to information, prudent use of resources, efficient civil service, and consultation, tolerance of freedom of expression |
| 26. interpret statistical data in the form of tables, graphs and charts on elections. |
Statistical data relating to elections. |
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| Caribbean Examinations Council. 2014. CSEC Social Studies Syllabus Effective for examinations from May/June 2010. Retrieved from http://www.cxc.org |
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