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Why was Ghana not considered a republican state at independence in 1957?
Why was Ghana not considered a republican state at independence in 1957?
- The British Monarch directly controlled Ghana's economy.
- The Governor-General was not locally elected.
- The British government imposed a constitution on Ghana.
- Dr. Kwame Nkrumah shared executive functions with the British monarch. (correct)
What was one of the main reasons Ghana adopted a republican system?
What was one of the main reasons Ghana adopted a republican system?
- To ensure total sovereignty for Ghana. (correct)
- To increase British influence in Ghana.
- To establish a monarchy in Ghana.
- To maintain colonial ties.
What was the role of the British Monarch in Ghana before becoming a republic?
What was the role of the British Monarch in Ghana before becoming a republic?
- Executive president
- Speaker of Parliament
- Chief Justice
- Ceremonial head of state (correct)
Why did the people of Ghana want to adopt their own political and economic ideology?
Why did the people of Ghana want to adopt their own political and economic ideology?
What did the 1960 constitution of Ghana establish in terms of the executive branch?
What did the 1960 constitution of Ghana establish in terms of the executive branch?
What was the significance of the plebiscite organized in Ghana in April?
What was the significance of the plebiscite organized in Ghana in April?
Under the 1960 constitution of Ghana, what was the role of Kwame Nkrumah?
Under the 1960 constitution of Ghana, what was the role of Kwame Nkrumah?
What type of legislature did the 1960 constitution provide for in Ghana?
What type of legislature did the 1960 constitution provide for in Ghana?
What special power was given to Dr. Kwame Nkrumah as the first President under the 1960 constitution?
What special power was given to Dr. Kwame Nkrumah as the first President under the 1960 constitution?
How did the 1960 constitution of Ghana define the voting rights of its citizens?
How did the 1960 constitution of Ghana define the voting rights of its citizens?
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Why Ghana wasn't a republic in 1957?
Why Ghana wasn't a republic in 1957?
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah shared executive functions with the British monarch.
Main reason for Ghana becoming a republic?
Main reason for Ghana becoming a republic?
To ensure total sovereignty for Ghana.
Role of the British Monarch before Ghana became a republic?
Role of the British Monarch before Ghana became a republic?
Ceremonial head of state.
Why adopt their own political and economic ideology?
Why adopt their own political and economic ideology?
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Executive branch established by the 1960 constitution?
Executive branch established by the 1960 constitution?
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Significance of Ghana's April plebiscite?
Significance of Ghana's April plebiscite?
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Kwame Nkrumah's role under the 1960 constitution?
Kwame Nkrumah's role under the 1960 constitution?
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Type of legislature under the 1960 constitution?
Type of legislature under the 1960 constitution?
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Special power given to Kwame Nkrumah?
Special power given to Kwame Nkrumah?
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How the 1960 constitution defined voting rights?
How the 1960 constitution defined voting rights?
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