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When did Ghana achieve Independence?
When did Ghana achieve Independence?
- 1850
- 1925
- 1916
- 1957 (correct)
Under the Guggisberg Constitution, who had complete control of legislation?
Under the Guggisberg Constitution, who had complete control of legislation?
- African officials
- The Governor (correct)
- The Legislative Council
- The elected representatives
What was the main function of the initial Legislative Council in Ghana?
What was the main function of the initial Legislative Council in Ghana?
- Creating political awareness among the citizens
- Enacting legislation for the independence of Ghana
- Appointing African officials to the Council
- Advising the colonial Governor on legislation (correct)
Which Constitution replaced the Guggisberg Constitution?
Which Constitution replaced the Guggisberg Constitution?
During what period did nationalist struggles for political independence take place in Ghana?
During what period did nationalist struggles for political independence take place in Ghana?
In what year were the first Legislative Council elections held?
In what year were the first Legislative Council elections held?
What system of government did Ghana adopt in February 1964 through a constitutional amendment?
What system of government did Ghana adopt in February 1964 through a constitutional amendment?
Why were ten women elected to the National Assembly in June 1960?
Why were ten women elected to the National Assembly in June 1960?
What event led to the dissolution of the First National Assembly of the Republic?
What event led to the dissolution of the First National Assembly of the Republic?
When did Ghana become a sovereign unitary Republic?
When did Ghana become a sovereign unitary Republic?
What was one effect of the 1964 Constitutional Amendments on the President's powers?
What was one effect of the 1964 Constitutional Amendments on the President's powers?
Under what circumstances did the military government relinquish power in September 1969?
Under what circumstances did the military government relinquish power in September 1969?
Which system of government was chosen under the 1969 Constitution?
Which system of government was chosen under the 1969 Constitution?
Who was the head of the Cabinet under the 1969 Constitution?
Who was the head of the Cabinet under the 1969 Constitution?
What was the main emphasis of the 1969 Constitution regarding the arms of Government?
What was the main emphasis of the 1969 Constitution regarding the arms of Government?
In the Parliamentary system, who was considered 'primus inter pares'?
In the Parliamentary system, who was considered 'primus inter pares'?
What role did Parliament play in the Parliamentary system under the 1969 Constitution?
What role did Parliament play in the Parliamentary system under the 1969 Constitution?
Who were members of the Cabinet in the Parliamentary system?
Who were members of the Cabinet in the Parliamentary system?
What was the major change brought about by the 1964 Constitutional Amendment?
What was the major change brought about by the 1964 Constitutional Amendment?
How did the 1964 amendment affect the relationship between Parliament and the executive?
How did the 1964 amendment affect the relationship between Parliament and the executive?
What consequence did members of Parliament face when expressing dissenting opinions after the 1964 amendment?
What consequence did members of Parliament face when expressing dissenting opinions after the 1964 amendment?
How did debates in Parliament often begin following the 1964 constitutional amendment?
How did debates in Parliament often begin following the 1964 constitutional amendment?
What major impact did the absence of a parliamentary committee system have on legislative proposals?
What major impact did the absence of a parliamentary committee system have on legislative proposals?
Which factor led to the restriction of Parliament's power to pass retrospective legislation in subsequent constitutions?
Which factor led to the restriction of Parliament's power to pass retrospective legislation in subsequent constitutions?
What is the specific sense in which 'parliament' is described in the text?
What is the specific sense in which 'parliament' is described in the text?
Who had to give assent for an act of Parliament to be affected according to the text?
Who had to give assent for an act of Parliament to be affected according to the text?
What kind of legislative powers were conferred on the 1st president under the constitution mentioned?
What kind of legislative powers were conferred on the 1st president under the constitution mentioned?
What was the form that legislation would take when the 1st president wished to have it?
What was the form that legislation would take when the 1st president wished to have it?
What was the limitation of a legislative instrument according to the text?
What was the limitation of a legislative instrument according to the text?
Who introduced bills in the house according to the text?
Who introduced bills in the house according to the text?
