CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
The essence of education is to become functional to the society and build a sustainable structure for life and development. Education as an instrument for excellence becomes the foundation for self and National Development. An educated “man” showcase an educated mind showing self confidence in all undertakings. Government is an important discipline in school. Its study creates awareness of the foundation, organs and functions of government as well as economic development of government. The study of government enables one to study and examine the direction of governance, principles and policies guiding any governmental administration. It is therefore, very pertinent that an individual becomes aware of the structure and how to adjust to government policies and functions. Government can be used to analyse the sequence of administration and study of specific regions. The study of government therefore promotes understanding of what is going on within the governmental setting. (The knowledge of government is to foster peace, patriotism and stability).