Government Test For (GHANA) W.A.S.S.C.E Candidates (40 Questions) Trials

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1: Ghana gained independence from British colonial rule in which year?

A) 1950 B) 1957 C) 1960 D) 1963

2: The Constitution of Ghana was first adopted in:

A) 1957 B) 1960 C) 1979 D) 1992

3: Which branch of government in Ghana is responsible for making laws?

A) Executive B) Legislative C) Judicial D) Administrative

4: The President of Ghana is elected for a term of how many years?

A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6

5: The Parliament of Ghana consists of how many Members of Parliament (MPs)?

A) 200 B) 275 C) 300 D) 350

6: The political party that led Ghana's struggle for independence is the:

A) New Patriotic Party (NPP) B) National Democratic Congress (NDC) C) Convention People's Party (CPP) D) People's National Convention (PNC)

7: The ideology of Pan-Africanism emphasizes:

A) Isolationism B) Nationalism C) Unity among African nations D) Religious diversity

8: Ghana's political system can be described as a:

A) Monarchy B) Parliamentary republic C) Communist regime D) Military junta

9: Which institution serves as the highest court of appeal in Ghana?

A) Supreme Court B) High Court C) Court of Appeal D) Magistrate Court

10: The President of Ghana is also the:

A) Head of the Legislature B) Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces C) Chief Justice D) Speaker of Parliament

11: The capital city of Ghana is:

A) Kumasi B) Takoradi C) Accra D) Cape Coast

12: Which institution is responsible for ensuring transparency and accountability in Ghana?

A) National Intelligence Agency (NIA) B) Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) C) Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) D) Ghana Police Service (GPS)

13: What is the role of the District Chief Executive (DCE) in Ghana?

A) Representing a political party in the district B) Implementing national policies at the district level C) Enforcing national laws D) Overseeing foreign affairs

14: The traditional council that advises the President in Ghana is known as the:

A) Parliament B) Council of Elders C) Cabinet D) Chieftaincy House

15: What is the primary function of the Ministry of Finance in Ghana?

A) Implementing foreign policies B) Regulating trade C) Enforcing laws D) Managing the country's finances

16: Which regional economic community is Ghana a member of in West Africa?

A) African Union (AU) B) Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) C) East African Community (EAC) D) Southern African Development Community (SADC)

17: The Ministry responsible for foreign affairs in Ghana is known as the Ministry of:

A) National Security B) Defense C) Foreign Affairs D) Justice

18: Ghana's foreign policy is based on the principles of:

A) Isolationism B) Non-alignment C) Imperialism D) Colonization

19: Which international organization provided mediation and support during Ghana's political crisis in the 1980s?

A) United Nations (UN) B) African Union (AU) C) European Union (EU) D) Organization of American States (OAS)

20: The Gambia is a member of which international organization?

A) United Nations (UN) B) African Union (AU) C) European Union (EU) D) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

21: Which of the following is considered a fundamental human right?

A) Right to property ownership B) Right to employment C) Right to clean water D) Right to freedom of expression

22: The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) in Ghana is responsible for:

A) Enforcing national laws B) Investigating human rights abuses C) Managing the country's finances D) Enforcing international treaties

23: What is the significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

A) It applies only to citizens of Western countries B) It outlines the rights of animals C) It sets out the basic rights and freedoms of all individuals D) It focuses solely on economic rights

24: What is the main purpose of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in Ghana?

A) Enforcing national laws B) Investigating corruption cases C) Promoting civic education and awareness D) Overseeing foreign affairs

25: Which government agency in Ghana is responsible for ensuring public safety and maintaining law and order?

A) National Intelligence Agency (NIA) B) Ghana Police Service (GPS) C) Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) D) Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ)

26: The right to vote and participate in the political process is known as:

A) Freedom of religion B) Freedom of speech C) Right to property D) Right to suffrage

27: Which institution is responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption cases in Ghana?

A) Ghana Police Service (GPS) B) Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) C) Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) D) National Intelligence Agency (NIA)

28: Which of the following is a civic responsibility of citizens in Ghana?

A) Voting in elections B) Criticizing the government C) Refusing to pay taxes D) Advocating for personal interests only

29: The Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution of Ghana are considered:

A) Optional rights B) Conditional rights C) Absolute rights D) Privileges

30: Which of the following institutions plays a role in ensuring the protection of the rights and freedoms of citizens in Ghana?

A) National Security Council B) Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) C) Ghana Police Service (GPS) D) National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE)

31: The political party that currently governs Ghana as of 2023 is the:

A) New Patriotic Party (NPP) B) National Democratic Congress (NDC) C) Convention People's Party (CPP) D) People's National Convention (PNC)

32: In Ghana's political system, the term "one-party state" refers to:

A) A political system with multiple dominant parties B) A political system with a single party controlling all aspects of governance C) A political system with rotating presidency D) A political system with no political parties

33: The ideology of socialism emphasizes:

A) Free market capitalism B) Equal distribution of wealth and resources C) Limited government intervention in the economy D) Strong emphasis on individual rights

34: Which of the following is a function of the Electoral Commission of Ghana?

A) Enforcing national laws B) Conducting elections and referenda C) Investigating human rights abuses D) Overseeing foreign affairs

35: In Ghana's Parliament, the Minority Caucus is composed of MPs from the political party with:

A) The most seats in Parliament B) The fewest seats in Parliament C) The majority of seats in Parliament D) The ruling party

36: The Local Government Act in Ghana established the framework for the functioning of:

A) District Commissioners B) Governors of provinces C) National Assembly members D) Local Government Authorities

37: Which institution in Ghana is responsible for conducting investigations into allegations of human rights abuses by state institutions?

A) Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) B) Ghana Police Service (GPS) C) National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) D) Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ)

38: The administrative divisions of Ghana are known as:

A) States B) Counties C) Provinces D) Regions

39: The Ministry responsible for defense and security in Ghana is known as the Ministry of:

A) National Security B) Defense C) Foreign Affairs D) Interior

40: What is the primary role of local government authorities in Ghana?

A) Enacting national laws B) Implementing national policies C) Conducting foreign affairs D) Regulating trade