A nation, the
majority of its population, with a clear understanding of the structure and
responsibility of society will benefit from lower crime rates, a fairer
distribution of wealth, and many more people, for the right reasons, offering
themselves for public office. An indoctrination takes place upon
joining new (educational or work) institutions; outlining code of ethics and procedural
guidelines to direct acceptable behavior and maintain order. The same is true
to drive on the roads; regulations (laws) must be followed. Governance is even
more important and necessary for nation building. Hence, the need for civics
lessons throughout the voting population.
The Three Branches of Government:
The Executive Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister. The Parliament,
(Law Makers) consisting of two chambers the Lower House of Parliament (The
House of Representatives) and the Upper House of Parliament (The Senate) and sworn
in by the President. And The Judiciary, comprising magistrate, high and
appeal courts, led by the Chief Justice.
The
People having elected Members to the Lower House of Parliament, these elected
representatives must indicate support for a leader from among themselves. The
leader with the majority of elected members’ support is invited by the
President to take the oath to serve as Prime
Minister, appoint a majority of Members to the Upper House of Parliament
and forms an Executive Cabinet, consisting only of Members of both the Upper
and Lower houses of Parliament, to manage the daily affairs of the nation.
Subsequently,
the leader with the second highest level of support among elected Members to
the Lower House of Parliament is invited by the President to take the oath to
serve as Opposition Leader and
appoint Members to the Upper House of Parliament. The President also appoints Independent
Members to the Upper House of Parliament. The Constituted Lower House of
Parliament elects a Speaker of the House. The Constituted Upper House of
Parliament elects a President of the Senate.
The
People collectively transfer its moral authority to the Office of the President.
We indirectly elect and give the Office of the Prime Minister, the power to
make and implement policies that influence daily lives, through various
ministries. Policies are vetted by the Office
of the Attorney General and the Ministry of Legal Affairs to ensure that it
conforms to existing laws. The implementation is actually done by public
officers employed through the Personnel
Department using tools and facilities provided by the Ministry of Public Administration. It is mainly these executive
policies that are addressed in the national budget for implementation.
The Judiciary
and the Industrial Court enforce existing laws and settles disputes. While, The Office of the Auditor General reports
on past financial activities, Statutory Authorities’ Service Commission and
other Service Commissions, Public Service Appeal Board and Tax Appeal Board,
Registration, Recognition and Certification Board, Elections and Boundaries
Commission, Integrity and Environmental Commissions, Equal Opportunity
Tribunal, all administer some level of governance.
In
these statements there are errors, it is hoped that everyone who votes can
identify them.
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