Family
What is a family?
A family is a group of people who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption and live together or share strong emotional bonds.
What are the three Arms/Branches of the Government?
Executive
Legislature
Judiciary
What is a social group
A social group is a collection of people who interact with each other, share common interests, and have a sense of unity.
What causes social issues?
Social issues can be caused by lack of education, poverty, inequality, poor governance, and limited job opportunities.
What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?
Renewable resoucres can be relenished, replaced or resupplied while non renewable resources cannot be replenished, replaced or resupplied once used.
What are the different types of families?
What are the functions of the Executive?
Create polices for the running of the country
Manage the day to day activities of the country
Discuss draft Legistration
Decide on the budget
What are the main types of social groups?
How can social issues be solved?
Solutions include improving education, creating jobs, enforcing laws, raising awareness, and providing support services.
What are the main types of resources?
List 3 social issues that affect families in Jamaica
Unemployment
Many families struggle when parents or guardians cannot find stable jobs. This can lead to financial stress, difficulty paying for basic needs, and limited opportunities for children.
Crime and Violence
High levels of crime in some communities can make families feel unsafe. It can also lead to loss of life, emotional trauma, and instability within households.
Poverty
Some families do not have enough income to meet their basic needs like food, housing, and education. Poverty can affect children’s health, school performance, and overall well-being.
List the two types of electoral systems in the Caribbean
Give examples of social groups.
What are social issues?
Social issues are problems that affect many people in a society and need solutions, such as poverty, crime, and unemployment.
List four factors that influence the development of resources in the Caribbean
What are the responsibilities of children in a family?
Children should respect their parents, help with chores, obey rules, and focus on their education.
What is the function of the Judiciary body?
The Judiciary body interprets, apply and enforce the laws of the country in caces where the laws are broken or alleged to have been broken.
Why are social groups important?
They help people develop social skills, provide support, teach values, and create a sense of belonging.
What are the effects of social issues?
They can lead to poor health, crime, low education levels, family problems, and reduced quality of life.
What are resources?
Resources are things that people use to meet their needs and wants, such as land, water, money, and skills.
How can family members support each other?
They can support each other by communicating, showing love, helping in difficult times, and working together.
List three types of Court
Magistrates Courts
Court of Appeal
Sumpreme Court
How do social groups influence behavior?
They influence behavior through peer pressure, expectations, rules, and shared values.
What is the role of the government in solving social issues?
The government creates policies, provides services, and enforces laws to reduce and manage social problems.
What is conservation of resources?
Conservation is the careful use and protection of resources to prevent waste and ensure they are available for future generations.