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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a republic?

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

Who is the person mentioned in the passage?

<p>Liman One (B)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the date mentioned in the passage?

<p>26th September 1979 (D)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

How long did Flt. Lt Rawlings rule Ghana?

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

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

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

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

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

Where was Jerry John Rawlings born?

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

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

<p>President (A)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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