Civic Education in Jamaica

What is civics about?

• Jamaican history

• Citizens' rights and responsibilities

• Caribbean geography

• Jamaica's economy

What does "Jamaica Strong and Free" teach?

• Pride in being Jamaican

• Jamaican history

• Skills for jobs

• Caring for nature

Civic education helps people to:

• Forget their duties

• Know their rights and duties

• Make new laws

• Travel to other countries

Why is pride called a "double-edged sword"?

• It causes fights

• It helps, but it can hurt too

• It's only good sometimes

• It's not important

The political ombudsman says civic education can:

• Get more people to vote

• Make people stay home

• Teach people to ignore issues

• Stop people from being proud

How often are elections in Jamaica?

• Every 2 years

• Every 3 years

• Every 5 years

• Every 10 years

What does "enumerated" mean for voting?

• Voting with a pencil

• Signing up to vote

• Counting votes

• Picking a leader

What should politicians do?

• Ignore people's opinions

• Show good behavior

• Make decisions alone

• Avoid responsibility

What should citizens do?

• Only care about themselves

• Help the government

• Stay away from politics

• Let others decide for them

How should citizens see their country?

• As a problem

• As a treasure to care for

• As a place to leave

• As unimportant