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What is local government and who is an example of it?
What is local government and who is an example of it?
Local government refers to the people who make decisions or pass laws in a small area, such as a town council.
Which ministry oversees local government in Fiji?
Which ministry oversees local government in Fiji?
Local government is overseen by the Ministry of Local Government, Urban Development, Housing and Environment.
What is the role of the department related to Town and Country Planning?
What is the role of the department related to Town and Country Planning?
The role of the department is to provide policy direction and monitor the performance of governing authorities at the local level.
Identify one department under the Ministry of Local Government besides Town and Country Planning.
Identify one department under the Ministry of Local Government besides Town and Country Planning.
Who are the governing authorities at the local level in Fiji?
Who are the governing authorities at the local level in Fiji?
Describe the geographical area where Joseva lives.
Describe the geographical area where Joseva lives.
What is the importance of local government to communities?
What is the importance of local government to communities?
In which class is Joseva currently enrolled?
In which class is Joseva currently enrolled?
What are two ways to conserve fresh water resources?
What are two ways to conserve fresh water resources?
Name one endangered sea resource and one extinct sea resource.
Name one endangered sea resource and one extinct sea resource.
List two recreational activities associated with the sea.
List two recreational activities associated with the sea.
What is one benefit of sustainable resource management?
What is one benefit of sustainable resource management?
What significant event in Fiji's history occurred on October 10, 1970?
What significant event in Fiji's history occurred on October 10, 1970?
How did ancestors protect marine resources from overuse?
How did ancestors protect marine resources from overuse?
Who was the first President of Fiji after it became a Republic?
Who was the first President of Fiji after it became a Republic?
What was the main goal of the Group Against Racial Discrimination (GARD)?
What was the main goal of the Group Against Racial Discrimination (GARD)?
Discuss one consequence of overusing marine resources.
Discuss one consequence of overusing marine resources.
What was the year when Fiji was readmitted to the Commonwealth?
What was the year when Fiji was readmitted to the Commonwealth?
What should individuals do to mitigate overfishing?
What should individuals do to mitigate overfishing?
What significant action did Rabuka take in 1995 regarding constitutional matters?
What significant action did Rabuka take in 1995 regarding constitutional matters?
What role does tourism play in the conservation of coastal resources?
What role does tourism play in the conservation of coastal resources?
What constitutional change was introduced during the 2014 general elections in Fiji?
What constitutional change was introduced during the 2014 general elections in Fiji?
Who became the first Prime Minister of Indian descent in Fiji and in what year did this occur?
Who became the first Prime Minister of Indian descent in Fiji and in what year did this occur?
What event occurred on May 19, 2000, and who instigated it?
What event occurred on May 19, 2000, and who instigated it?
What is the role of the Constitution in Fiji?
What is the role of the Constitution in Fiji?
What happens to individuals who do not respect and obey the law in Fiji?
What happens to individuals who do not respect and obey the law in Fiji?
What was the outcome of the High Court's ruling on November 15, 2000?
What was the outcome of the High Court's ruling on November 15, 2000?
Who became the Prime Minister of Fiji after the elections held under the new constitution in 1992?
Who became the Prime Minister of Fiji after the elections held under the new constitution in 1992?
In what year did Commodore Bainimarama execute a coup against the Qarase government?
In what year did Commodore Bainimarama execute a coup against the Qarase government?
What responsibility do members of Parliament have concerning the Constitution?
What responsibility do members of Parliament have concerning the Constitution?
What action did Ratu Josefa Iloilo take in April 2009 following the Court of Appeal's ruling?
What action did Ratu Josefa Iloilo take in April 2009 following the Court of Appeal's ruling?
What happened following Bainimarama's coup in December 2006 regarding his position?
What happened following Bainimarama's coup in December 2006 regarding his position?
What is the significance of family as a social group in a person's life?
What is the significance of family as a social group in a person's life?
How do peer groups influence individuals during childhood and adolescence?
How do peer groups influence individuals during childhood and adolescence?
What role do teams play in the development of social connections?
What role do teams play in the development of social connections?
Describe how clubs can enhance social interactions among members.
Describe how clubs can enhance social interactions among members.
What are some common advantages of being part of social groups?
What are some common advantages of being part of social groups?
What are potential disadvantages that individuals might face in social groups?
What are potential disadvantages that individuals might face in social groups?
Why is it important to save time and money as resources?
Why is it important to save time and money as resources?
What similarities or differences might exist between your social groups and those of a friend?
What similarities or differences might exist between your social groups and those of a friend?
Study Notes
Local Government
- Is defined as the people with the right to make decisions or pass laws in a small area
- Example: Town council
- Local government is under the Ministry of Local Government, Urban Development, Housing and Environment
- The department also provides policy direction and monitors the performance of the National Fire Authority
Fiji's Independence
- Occurred on 10th October, 1970
- Fiji became independent from British rule after 96 years
- Fiji now depends on itself for development and growth
Government Administration
- Members of Parliament, including Cabinet Ministers and members of the Opposition, make laws to run the country
- The law is called the Constitution
- Everyone has to live according to the Constitution
- People who don't respect or obey the law are arrested and charged by the police
The Importance of a Constitution
- A Constitution is a set of laws that governs a country
- It is the Supreme Law of the Land
- The principle of the rule of law applies equally to everyone and that no one is above the law
- All the people must always obey and respect the constitution
Our Resources: Overusing or Sustaining
- Overuse means overdo, misuse or taking more than enough.
- Sustain means taking care of something so that it lives long and does not die early.
- People in the past had a close relationship with land, sea and water
- They depended on its resources for their living
- They had certain rules in place to protect the misuse of their resources
- Our ancestors had put in place taboos on how these resources should be used
- Most of the resources had their own harvesting seasons
- Today, people are misusing resources by gathering more than enough fish from the sea, cutting more than enough mangroves for houses, roads and farms.
Different Types of Social Groups
- Home is often the first place where a person receives social attention.
- Family is our first social group
- Peer groups are made up of people who are usually the same age
- Peer groups are important throughout a person’s life, especially during childhood and adolescence. Teams are a place to form connections and friendships
- Clubs create a social environment by bringing together people who have similar interests.
- Other groups that we can be a member of are our cultural group and even gender.
- All social groups should learn to spend money wisely and save their resources for future needs.
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This quiz covers key aspects of Fiji's local government structure, its journey to independence, and the significance of the Constitution in governing the nation. Participants will explore how laws are established and the importance of adhering to the Constitution in Fiji. Test your knowledge on the critical components of governance in Fiji!
