Ghana's Government and Constitutions
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What is a country called when it is ruled by elected presidents?

  • A monarchy
  • A republic (correct)
  • A dictatorship
  • A democracy

    • What is the significance of the 'Fourth Republic' in Ghana?

  • Ghana has four regions
  • Ghana is currently in its fourth constitution since independence (correct)
  • Ghana has had four military coups
  • Ghana has been ruled by four presidents

    • What happened between the first three republics in Ghana?

  • The people ruled themselves
  • There were military rules between the republics (correct)
  • The presidents ruled continuously
  • There were no military rules

    • Who has the power in a republic?

    <p>The president and elected representatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a republic?

    <p>Elected representatives and a president make decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the person mentioned in the passage?

    <p>Liman One</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the year 1975 in the passage?

    <p>It is a random year mentioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'hoc' in the passage?

    <p>It is a typo and should be ignored</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the date mentioned in the passage?

    <p>26th September 1979</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the two dates mentioned in the passage?

    <p>They are four years apart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led by Flt. Lt Rawlings marked the beginning of a new era in Ghana?

    <p>The coup d'etat on 31st December, 1981</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who became the chairman of the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC)?

    <p>Flt. Lt Jerry John Rawlings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the coup d'etat led by Flt. Lt Rawlings?

    <p>The overthrow of Limann's government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Flt. Lt Rawlings lead a coup d'etat?

    <p>31st December, 1981</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long did Flt. Lt Rawlings rule Ghana?

    <p>From 1981 to 1992</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 1992 election?

    <p>Albers Adu Bochen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the total votes did the NDC win in the 1992 election?

    <p>56.28%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was Jerry John Rawlings born?

    <p>Volta Region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the leader of the People's Heritage Party (PHP) in the 1992 election?

    <p>Esunamuel Ersidine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What position did Jerry John Rawlings hold after winning the 1992 election?

    <p>President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Jerry John Rawlings' achievement in the Superscal He?

    <p>He graduated as the best cadet in the academy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the group formed by Jerry John Rawlings and his colleagues?

    <p>Arme Revolutionary Council</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the 1979 elections in Ghana?

    <p>The People's National Party won the election</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the rank given to Jerry John Rawlings after graduating as a pilot?

    <p>Flight Lieutenant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to Jerry John Rawlings after the first coup attempt in 1979?

    <p>He was sentenced to death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did John Agyekum Kufuor study after completing his secondary education?

    <p>University of London and Exeter College</p> Signup and view all the answers

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