Democracy in Society

Syllabus: CBC * Grade 5 * Social Studies * Strand 5.0 Governance * Sub-strand 5.3 Democracy in Society

Lesson objectives

By the end of this topic, you should be able to:

• Identify types of democracy in Kenya.
• Explain benefits of democracy in society.
• Practise democracy in governance in the community.
• Desire to promote democracy in society.

Summary

Kenya practises both direct and indirect (representative) democracy, giving citizens a voice in how their country is governed. Understanding and practising democracy helps build a fair, participatory society.