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Citizenship - Class 6 Social Studies Revision Notes
- Patriotism
- African Socialism
- Democracy And Human Rights
- Law Peace and Conflict Resolution
- The Government of Kenya
Patriotism
- This is love for ones country
- It is an element of a good citizen
- A person who loves his country is called a patriot
Ways of demonstrating patriotism
- Obeying the laws
- Respecting other people and their property
- Participating in elections
- Offering services when called upon
- Payment of taxes
- Keeping the secrets of the countries
- Not engaging in corruption
- Talking good of our country
- Being royal
- Attending national celebrations
- Giving support to other kenyans
African Socialism
- It is a national philosophy
- It was adopted in the year 1965
- Was introduced by Jomo Kenyatta and Tom Mboya
- It was established through the introduction of sessional paper no.10 of 1965
- It emphasizes the spirit of togetherness
- It aims at achieving political and economic development
- It encourages equal treatment
- People are encouraged to live in harmony
Importances of African Socialism
- It promotes political democracy
- It emphasizes equality of all
- It urges people to respect others rights
- Encourages the development of mutual responsibilities
- It units all kenyans
- It encourages equal distribution of wealth
- vii. It encourages development in kenya
Democracy And Human Rights
Democracy
- It means majority rule
- In democracy majority of the people’s will is respected
Main principles of democracy
- Principles of democracy refers to rules that are generally acceptable in governance
- They include;
- Promotion of justice to all
- Promotion of equality before the law
- Promotion of freedom for all people
- Provision of equal opportunities for all citizens
- Recongnizing that power belongs to citizens
- Respect of people’s rights
- In democracy elections are valued
Human Rights
- These are freedoms and privileges entitled to all Kenyans
- They are in chapter four of the constitution
- The section in the constitution with the human rights is called the bill of rights
Rights
- Right to life
- Right to education
- Right to information
- Right to vote
- Right to own property
- Right to equality
- Right to shelter
- Right to food
- Right to marry
Freedoms
- Ability to make choices or do things without being stopped by others
- They include;
- Freedom of worship
- Freedom of movement
- Freedom of assembly
- Freedom of association
- Freedom of expression
- Freedom from discrimination
- Freedom of speech
Rights of People With Special Needs
- Right to access special education
- Right to equal employment
- Right to protected from discrimination
- Right to access special equipments
- Right to be represented in parliament
- Right to equality before the law
- Right to fair trial
Responsibility of Persons With Special Needs
- They should be law abiding
- Respect their leaders
- They should not misuse their privaleges
- They should not misuse their rights
- They should take responsibilities to build the nation
- Participating in elections
- Take part in community projects
- Being elected in leadership positions.
Law Peace and Conflict Resolution
Laws
- Rules guiding people to ensure peace and harmony
Peace
- A state of calmness when there is no war
Conflict resolution
- This is the process or act of solving or settling a disagreement.
Factors that Promote Peace
- Tolerance
- Equal opportunities for all
- Equal distribution of resources
- Dialogue i.e discussing issues to bring understanding
- Games and sports
- Obeying the laws
- Respecting others
- Accountability of all people fairly
- Listenning to the opinion of others
Factors that Undermine Peace
- These are things that result to a conflict
- Religious differences
- Political differences
- Civil wars
Border disputes - Unequal distribution of resources
- Robberies and cattle rustling.
- Uneployment
- Corruption
- Unequal application of the rule of law
- Intolerance
- Violation of people’s rights
- Tribalism and nepotism
Importance of Peace
- Leads to development
- Children are able to learn and go to school freely
- Leads to effective governance
- Tourism is developed
- In a peaceful state people enjoy their rights and freedoms
- Promotes good relations between people and country
- Promotes businesses and investments
- People can move freely to places within
The Government of Kenya
Arms of The Government
- Legislature
- Executive
- Judiciary
Elections
- Held after every five years
- Supervised by the IEBC – independent electoral and boundaries commission
Functions of IEBC
- Register voters
- Keeping and revising voters registers
- Registering and clearing candidates for elections
- Conducting of voters education
- Establishing polling stations
- Supervising of elections
- Counting of votes and announcing results
- Review the contituencies boundaries
- Supervising and conducting a referendum
- Recommends the creation of new constituencies
- Appoints and trains officials to supervise elections
- Determines the number each political party will niominate in the parliament
- Sets the campaign period
- Announces the election dates
- Settles disputes related to nomination
The Civil Electoral Process in Kenya
- Carried out in a ward
- The head of a ward is the county represetative or the member of the county assembly
- County representatives are elected by the citizens
Qualifications of a County Representative
- Must be a kenyan citizen
- Must be 18years and above
- Must be able to read and write in both english and kiswahili
- Must be a registered voter
- Must be a member of a party or an independent candidate
- Must be of sound mind
- Must be staying in the ward
- Must be supported by atleast seven members of a ward
- Must have an ID card
- Must present his nomination papers to the returning officer
- Must pay a nomination fee of 1000 to the IEBC
The Electoral Process
- Dissolution of the county assembly
- The speaker declares all the seats vacant
- IEBC announces the election date
- Political parties nominate their civil candidates
- Candidates present nomination papers to the IEBC
- IEBC announces the campaign period
- IEBC organizes voting equipments and materials
- IEBC appoints and trains election officials
- Election materials are taken to polling stations
- Voting is done from 6.00am to 5.00 pm on the day of election
- Voting is done by the use of secret ballots
- Counting of votes is done and witnessed by the observers and party representatives
- Presiding officers announces results at the polling stations
- All polling stations in the ward submit their counted votes to the returning officer and the winner is officially announced.
How a County Representative May Lose His Civil Seat
- In case of death
- Resignation from the seat
- If declared bankrupt by a court of law
- If civil election is nullified
- If he is jailed for more than six months
- Incase of a nominated county representative the IEBC may nullify the nomination
- Incase one is declared insane
- In case one looses his kenyan citizenship
- Resignation or defecting from his/her party
- If he misses 8 consecutive sittings in the county assembly.
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Monday, 20 September 2021 08:54
Jesus Frees And Commands - Class 8 CRE Revision Notes
- Jesus Frees And Commands
- The Meaning of Christian Freedom
- Jesus Shows His Obidience to God
- Jesus' Reaction Towards Freedom
- Jesus Christ's Respect for Authority
- Personal Freedom
- Loyalty to The State
Jesus Frees And Commands
The Meaning of Christian Freedom
- Freedom is the state or condition of being unrestrained.
- It does not mean doing as one wishes
- True freedom must be accompanied by responsibility
- Truly free people respect and obey lawful authority
- They do not allow themselves to be enslaved by immoral things.
- Jesus death on the cross set Christians free
- Human being however still has freedom to choose their destiny.
- God grants us the free will to choose life or death.
- Each choice we make have consequences
- We should protect or freedom by living according to Jesus’ teachings.
Quiz
- Galatians 5:1 says
_________________________________________________________ - We may be free to do anything but _______________________________
Jesus Shows His Obidience to God
- Jesus is God’s only son
- He is the first born of creations
- He was born of virgin Mary who had conceived through immaculate conception
- The baby Jesus was always obedient to his earthly parents
- He grew up gaining favour with God and men.
- He obeyed his heavenly father and accomplished his mission on earth
- He restrained Peter who wanted to protect him using violence.
- Jesus was obedient to his father even unto death
- He condemned anyone who came in the way of God’s will.
- We should emulate Jesus obedient to lawful authority.
Quiz
- Peter cut the ear of _________________ was a servant of _________________
- “Those who live by the sword shall also die by the sword”. These words were said by ______________ to_____________
Jesus' Reaction Towards Freedom
- Jesus taught his disciples to obey his commandments
- He said that those who obey his commandments would know the truth
- Those who know the truth, Jesus said, would be set free.
- True freedom, Jesus taught, comes from being informed
- Everyone who sins is a slave of sins.
- Jesus’ teaching makes people free by taking away sin and immorality
- We should work to inform people about Jesus and quality life
- Such people will make informed choices.
- We should desire to achieve true freedom.
- We should also help other to make the most informed decisions.
Quiz
- John 8:31-32 says ______________________________________
- True freedom must be accompanied by ______________________
Jesus Christ's Respect for Authority
- Jesus grew up as an obedient child
- When he was eight days old, he was circumcised according to the law of Moses.
- When Jesus was forty days old he was presented at the temple for dedication.
- He attended the Passover feast in Jerusalem when he was twelve years old
- Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist so as to fulfill God’s wish.
- He began his ministry in Galilee and had twelve disciples.
- Jesus taught his disciples to respect lawful authority.
- He supported payment of taxes and sent peter to pay temple tax
- The Pharisee tried to trap Jesus on the issue of paying taxes.
- He evaded their trap and said “ give to Ceaser what belongs to ceaser and to God what belongs to God”
Quiz
- State three accusations brought against Jesus before Pilate, the governor 2. When Jesus was born, who was the Roman Emperor?
Personal Freedom
Personal Freedom in Relation to Ourselves
- It is important to use our personal freedom wisely
- Our freedom of action should be exercised in a cautious manner
- Freedom should never be a stumbling block to others
- All Christians should exercise freedom by being of good character
- Freedom should never be misused to cover up evil
- We should commit ourselves to God in all we do.
- We should not engage in drug abuse or immorality.
- We should use our freedom to serve God and others.
Quiz
- List two other words which mean the same as freedom
- According to Apostle Peter, freedom should not be used
Personal Freedom in Relation to Authority
- Christians should submit to lawful and relevant authority.
- Lawful authorities are instituted by God.
- Those who oppose lawful authority oppose God and will be punished. 4. Christians should be peaceful, friendly and law abiding.
- They should not talk ill of anyone especially those in authorities.
- Instead, Christians should support and pray for their leaders
- They should also show concern genuinely for everyone.
- God is pleased when we use our personal freedom to support those in authority.
Quiz
- Romans 13:1 says
- Who are the lawful authorities in a
- School
- Church
- District
- County
- Country
Personal Freedom in Relation to Parents And the Community
- Children exercise personal freedom depending on the environment
- If parents are too strict children may be fearful.
- Lenient parents allow children to exercise personal freedom
- Such children are able to express their opinion on family issues.
- Children should not use their personal freedom to disrespect parents.
- Jesus used his personal freedom to grow up as an obedient child.
- He chose to remain in the House of God but also obeyed his parents.
- Jesus ended up being loved by his parents, other people and God.
Quiz
- Jesus attended the Passover in _______when he was ____________years old.
- Jesus responses to Satan in the second and third temptations were
- ______________
- ______________
Loyalty to The State
- Christians should be loyal to their country and those in authority.
- They can show their loyalty by:
- Respecting the law of the land
- Paying taxes
- Reporting crime to authorities.
- Promoting peace and justice
- Participating in community development.
- Creating awareness on the constitution.
- The bible encourages us to obey lawful authority.
- It is our Christian duty to pray for those in authority.
- Christians should be willing to participate in census and fulfill other civic responsibilities.
- God will always reward those who dutifully respect the rule of law.
Quiz
- Name two founding fathers of Kenya
- The loyalty pledge exhorts us to be loyal to.
- ________________
- ________________
- Titus 3:1-2 says
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