JAMB Civic Education Syllabus

1. Meaning and Scope of Civic Education

• Definition of civic education

• Importance in society

• Citizenship values

• Civic responsibilities

2. Human Rights

• Meaning of human rights

• Fundamental rights

• Limitations of rights

• Human rights violations

3. Rule of Law

• Meaning of rule of law

• Features of rule of law

• Importance in democracy

• Equality before law

4. Democracy

• Meaning of democracy

• Types of democracy

• Merits and demerits

• Electoral participation

5. National Values

• Honesty

• Integrity

• Discipline

• Patriotism

• Hard work

6. Political Apathy

• Meaning of apathy

• Causes

• Effects on society

• Solutions

7. Constitution

• Meaning of constitution

• Types of constitution

• Features of constitution

• Importance

8. Citizenship

• Meaning of citizenship

• Types of citizenship

• Duties of citizens

• Naturalization

9. Law and Order

• Law enforcement agencies

• Crime prevention

• Social order

• Justice system

10. Corruption

• Meaning of corruption

• Causes of corruption

• Effects on development

• Anti-corruption agencies

11. Drug Abuse

• Meaning of drug abuse

• Types of drugs

• Effects on society

• Prevention measures

12. Social Issues

• Human trafficking

• Youth restiveness

• Poverty

• Violence in society

13. National Integration

• Unity in diversity

• National symbols

• National consciousness

• National development