Constitution for Kids | What It Is and Why It Matters
Constitution for Kids | What It Is and Why It Matters
Homeschool Pop · YouTube
Key points
By the end of the lesson the learner can describe the stages of the constitution-making process.
By the end of the lesson the learner can explain why citizens should participate in governance.
By the end of the lesson the learner can give examples of individual and collective civic engagement.
Audio narration — reads aloud, works offline
Transcript
[0:00] A constitution is the supreme law of the land; in Kenya it sits above all other laws.
[0:40] Making a constitution involves stages: collecting citizens' views, drafting, debating, and approval through a referendum.
[1:25] Parliament debates and passes laws while citizens give views, vote and hold leaders to account.
[2:05] Civic engagement is how citizens take part in governance, from voting to peaceful public participation.
[2:45] By participating responsibly we strengthen democracy and ensure leaders serve the people.
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