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Social Studies 202-1 Term II

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Module A 

 Describe the electoral processes and systems used to elect a government in the Commonwealth Caribbean;

  1. Definition of the following terms and concepts:

 Government, Political party, Constituency, Candidate, Electorate, Voters’ list, Floating voter, Representative, Adult suffrage, Franchise, Manifesto, Ballot, Hung parliament, Government of national unity, Coalition government.

 Choice – between the two electoral systems.

 Identity – characteristics of each electoral system. 

Conflict – failure of first-past-the-post to adequately reflect the wishes of the electorate. 

Activities:

1) Designing ballot paper. 

2) Conduct a mock- election in class or school.

 3) Organize a poster competition on the sequence of electoral process.

4)  Students prepare a case for or against electoral reform.

Module B: Regional Integration 

 

CXC CSEC Social Studies Exam Guide

Section B: Sustainable Development and Use of Resources

(2) Regional Integration
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

The students should be able to:

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1Week SIX

Student Objectives:  

 Explain and use correctly concepts and terms associated with regional integration. Explanation of the following terms and concepts related to regional integration:

(a) Bilateral agreement

(b) multi-lateral agreement,

(c) common market,

(d) single market

(e) single economy

(f) economic integration

(g) independent state,

(h) underdeveloped country

(i) developing country

(j) developed country

(k) trade liberalization

(l) globalization,

(m) multi-national cooperation

(n) regionalism

(o) trading bloc,

(p) fiscal policy

(q) monetary policy
Week 6 

Student Objectives: 

 Describe the major challenges facing the Caribbean region; Major challenges:

(a) small size, small national markets;

(b) lack of diversification

(c) unemployment and underemployment

(d) low levels of production and productivity

(e) differences in resource distributions;

(f) high levels of indebtedness (debt burden);

(g) high level and cost of imports;

(h) shortage of skilled workers;

(i) inadequate technology;

(j) low value of exports

(k) difficulties in accessing markets of developed countries;

(l) shortage of capital;

(m) vulnerability to natural disasters
Week 7

Student Objectives: 

 Outline the major stages in the integration movement; a. Stages:

(i) West Indian Federation

(ii) Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA)

(iii) Caribbean Community (CARICOM)

(iv) Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)

(v) Association of Caribbean States (ACS)

(vi) CARICOM Single market and economy (CSME)

(b) Membership

(i) West Indian Federation

(ii) CARIFTA

(iii) CARICOM

(iv) OECS

(v) ACS

(vi) CSME
Week 8

Student Objectives: 

 State the functions of:

(a) OECS Secretariat

(b) CARICOM Secretariat

(3) Conference of Heads of Government

 a. Functions of OECS and CARICOM secretariats,

b. Functions of Conference of Heads of Government.
Week 8

Student Objectives: 

 Outline the objectives of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), CARICOM, CARICOM sINGLE Market and Economy (CSME); Objectives of:

a. OECS and CARICOM

(i) functional cooperation

(ii) integration of the economies of member states;

(iii) harmonization of foreign policy;

b. The CARICOM Single market

(i) free movement of goods and services;

right of establishment;

(ii) free movement of capital;

(iii) free movement of skilled labour.

c. CARICOM Single economy

Harmonization of:

(i) Fiscal (tax) policies

(ii) Monetary policies (including a single CARICOM currency)

(iii) External trade policy

(iv) Legislation (custom, companies)

(v) sectoral policies in agriculture, manufacturing, fisheries.

d. The Regional Development Fund
Week 9 

Student Objectives: 

 Outline the factors that promote regional integration; Factors that promote regional integration:

(a) Common cultural heritage;

(b) common economic and social issues;

(c) effects of globalization trade liberalization and trading blocs;

(d) vulnerability to economic shocks and natural disasters.
Week 9

Student Objectives: 

 Describe the factors that hinder regional integration; Factors that hinder regional integration:

(a) geography of the region

(b) absence of a common model or strategy for development;

(c) differences in stages of growth and development;

(d) competition for location of industries;

(e) conflict between territorial and regional demands;

(f) absence of a common currency;

(g) unequal distribution of resources;

(h) lack of diversification in production

(i) influence of multinational corporations.
Week 10 

Student Objectives: 

 Analyze the benefits of regional integration; Benefits of regional integration:

(a) reduction in unemployment and underemployment

(b) better response to economic implications of globalization and trade liberalization;

(c) improvement in the quality of life;

(d) reduction in the inequality of wealth distribution;

(e) free movement of goods. labour and capital;

(f) increased market size;

(g) improved levels of international competitiveness;

(h) expansion of trade;

(i) increased co-operation among member states.
Week 10 

Student Objectives: 

 Examine the role of individual citizens, business organizations and government in the integration process; a. Role of citizens:

(i) entrepreneurship;

(ii) supporting regional producers;

(iii) showing solidarity and mutual support towards regional fellow citizens;

(iv) investing in local and regional businesses;

(v)being informed.

b. Role of business organizations

(i) improving competitiveness;

(ii) increasing range and quality of goods and services;

(iii) providing opportunities for investment and employment.

c. Role of government

(i) enacting enabling legislation

(ii) harmonizing policies

(iii) honouring protocols;

(iv) educating citizens about the objectives and benefits of integration.
Parts of Week Ten

Student Objectives: 

 Explain the role of regional agencies in the integration process; Areas of regional cooperation:

a. The Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) (Agriculture);

b. West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association of Football (CONCACAF);

c. OECS sports desk (Sports);

d. Caribbean Environmental and Health Institute (CEHI), Caribbean Epidemiology Centre (CAREC) (health)

e. Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency (CEDERA)(emergency response)

f. Caribbean Media Company (CMC) (media)

g. University of the West Indies (UWI), Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) (education)

h. Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ)

i. Regional Security Service (RSS) (security)