30 Questions
When did Ghana achieve Independence?
1957
Under the Guggisberg Constitution, who had complete control of legislation?
The Governor
What was the main function of the initial Legislative Council in Ghana?
Advising the colonial Governor on legislation
Which Constitution replaced the Guggisberg Constitution?
The Burns Constitution
During what period did nationalist struggles for political independence take place in Ghana?
Preceding 1957
In what year were the first Legislative Council elections held?
1925
What system of government did Ghana adopt in February 1964 through a constitutional amendment?
One-party system
Why were ten women elected to the National Assembly in June 1960?
To expose women to parliamentary life
What event led to the dissolution of the First National Assembly of the Republic?
Military coup
When did Ghana become a sovereign unitary Republic?
1st July 1960
What was one effect of the 1964 Constitutional Amendments on the President's powers?
Increased powers
Under what circumstances did the military government relinquish power in September 1969?
On its own volition
Which system of government was chosen under the 1969 Constitution?
Parliamentary system
Who was the head of the Cabinet under the 1969 Constitution?
Prime Minister
What was the main emphasis of the 1969 Constitution regarding the arms of Government?
To maintain equal power distribution between the Legislative, Executive, and Judiciary
In the Parliamentary system, who was considered 'primus inter pares'?
Prime Minister
What role did Parliament play in the Parliamentary system under the 1969 Constitution?
Could question executive actions and defeat the Government
Who were members of the Cabinet in the Parliamentary system?
Members of Parliament
What was the major change brought about by the 1964 Constitutional Amendment?
Establishing a one-party system of government
How did the 1964 amendment affect the relationship between Parliament and the executive?
Reduced Parliament to a rubber stamp
What consequence did members of Parliament face when expressing dissenting opinions after the 1964 amendment?
Detained, unseated, or fled the country
How did debates in Parliament often begin following the 1964 constitutional amendment?
With unsolicited adulation of the president
What major impact did the absence of a parliamentary committee system have on legislative proposals?
Deprived the house of scrutinizing legislative proposals
Which factor led to the restriction of Parliament's power to pass retrospective legislation in subsequent constitutions?
Abuse of power in enacting retrospective legislation
What is the specific sense in which 'parliament' is described in the text?
Institution comprising only the president
Who had to give assent for an act of Parliament to be affected according to the text?
Both the President and the National Assembly
What kind of legislative powers were conferred on the 1st president under the constitution mentioned?
Legislative powers
What was the form that legislation would take when the 1st president wished to have it?
Directions given by a legislative instrument
What was the limitation of a legislative instrument according to the text?
Could only alter existing enactments
Who introduced bills in the house according to the text?
Ministers appointed by the President
Learn about the evolution of the legislature of Ghana, with a focus on the historic events leading up to the country's Independence on 6th March 1957. Explore the political struggles and nationalist movements that shaped Ghana's journey towards independence.
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