Aspects of Equality Among People

[image]. attachment. [image]. **“Unity is strength, and solidarity among the sons and daughters of the nation is the foundation on which we build our future.”** — *The late (God willing) Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan* **Values & Citizenship: Care** ..

Learning Outcomes • Understand the roles of political leaders and public servants in government. • Explain the functions and responsibilities of government leaders and public servants..

· To create order and protect citizens (safety/security).· To provide public services (infrastructure, education).· To manage the economy and resources..

Read the Text.. S:oo. [image]. [image] THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF GOVERNME Governments and political systems organize and manage countries. Political systems that work well create an organized and safe living environment for people who live in the counties. Each system is based on the cooperation of political leaders, who discuss, debate, and decide policies, and officials who put policies into action..

[image]. [image] It can be an exciting event to see political leaders argue and debate the advantages and disadvantages of policy ideas. However, when a decision has been made, the government depends on the skills and abilities of officials to carry out the policies..

[image]. [image] Most governments have a constitution. A constitution is a document that explains the roles and responsibilities of all the governmental departments and positions. The constitution explains the processes of government—how laws and policies are developed and carried out. It is the responsibility of political leaders to make sure that they follow these processes to ensure the welfare of their citizens. The responsibilities of government officials are to carry out and enforce the laws and policies made by the political leaders. Some of these responsibilities include managing social programs, regulating the economy, granting licenses, and giving information to citizens. Officials may give advice on policymaking to political leaders, which means that officials need to be politically neutral. In other words, their responsibility is to give unbiased advice on policies to keep the government running smoothly and effectively..

Answer the questions. S:oo. [image] 4ctivity 1: Concept Check Choose the correct answer. 1. What is true about political leaders? a. They advise Officials on policies. b. They debate and decide policies. c. They stay in their positions for their whole Careers. d. They are appointed by Officials. 2. What is true about Officials? a. They are elected. O b. They decide on policies. c. They implement policies. d _ They are only in their positions for a few years..

Answer the questions. S:oo. [image] A constitution is a O a. type of government policy O b. document statement rules and responsibilities O c. political leader O d. social program 4. One responsibility of an official is to O a. protect the interests of the citizens O b. define the processes of government O c. make government policies O d. give unbiased advice to political leaders.

سؤال تحدي (2 دقيقة ). GL/GCSE Style Question: مهارات تفكير عليا What might happen if one branch of government had more power than the others? Explain your answer..

[image] CTtrrr-rp. Progress Check Question/s. 5 mins.