Power point on Government structure

1. WELCOME TO CLASS EVERYONE
TOPIC: POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS
FOCUS TOPIC: BRANCHES OF JAMAICA'S GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS
Grade: 8 N
Subject area: Social
studies

2. OBJECTIVES:
By the end of lesson students will be able to:
1. Define Government.
2. Explains the roles of Government in a
society.
3. Illustrate structure of Jamaican Government.
4. Define each branch of Jamaica government
and their roles in society.

3. LOOK AT THE IMAGES SHOWN AND WITHOUT
CRITICAL THINKING TELL WHAT COMES TO MIND

5. WHAT IS GOVERNMENT ?
 Government refers to the system or group of people responsible for governing
a community, nation, or organization. It establishes and enforces laws, manages
public resources, provides public services, and represents the interests of its
citizens or members. Governments can take various forms, such as democracy,
monarchy, dictatorship, or oligarchy, depending on how power is distributed
and exercised within the system.
 Government is the institutional framework through which decisions are made
and implemented at the societal level. It encompasses the structures,
processes, and institutions that facilitate governance, including branches of
government (executive, legislative, and judicial), administrative agencies, and
various levels of government (local, regional, national).

6. ROLES OF GOVERNMENT IN A SOCIETY.
1. Representing the Will of the People: Governments serve as representatives of the
people, elected or appointed to make decisions on behalf of the population, and
accountable to citizens through democratic processes such as elections, public
participation, and transparency.
2. Providing Public Goods and Services: Governments provide essential services such
as education, healthcare, infrastructure (roads, bridges, utilities), public
transportation, and national defense that benefit society as a whole.
3. Maintaining Law and Order: Governments enforce laws and regulations to ensure
public safety and order, protecting citizens from harm and resolving disputes
through the judicial system.
Government plays a crucial role in maintaining order, providing public goods and
services, protecting rights, and promoting the general welfare of the population.

7. ROLES OF GOVERNMENT IN A SOCIETY.
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8. ROLES OF GOVERNMENT IN SOCIETY
BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT
 Executive,
 Legislative,
 Judiciary.
Branches or Arms of Government refers to the division of power and responsibilities
among government official. This is to ensure that government is effective and citizens'
rights are protected, each branch has its own powers and responsibilities, including
working with the other branches.
Question to students: Can you state an occasions where u had to
adhere to the separations of power among persons?

10. 1. Legislative Branch: The legislative branch is responsible for making laws. It typically
consists of a parliament, congress, or similar legislative body. Among other powers,
the legislative branch makes all laws, declares war, regulates interstate and
foreign commerce and controls taxing and spending policies.
2. Executive Branch: This branch is responsible for implementing and enforcing laws. It
is headed by the head of state or government, such as a president or prime minister,
who oversees various government departments and agencies tasked with carrying out
policies and administering programs
3. Judicial Branch: The judicial branch interprets laws and ensures their
constitutionality. It consists of courts and judges who resolve legal disputes, interpret
laws, and uphold the rights and liberties of individuals. The judicial branch also serves
as a check on the other branches, ensuring they operate within the confines of the law.

11. LIST THE PERSONS UNDER THEIR CORRESPONDING DUTIES
Legislative (makes the laws Executives (enforcing the law) Judiciary ( interprets the
law

12. JUDICIARY BRANCH