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Why was Ghana not considered a republican state at independence in 1957?
What was one of the reasons for the adoption of a republican system in Ghana?
Why did the people of Ghana want to adopt a made in Ghana constitution?
What was one of the motivations for Ghana to become a republic?
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What type of government did the 1960 Republican Constitution establish in Ghana?
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Who was granted the power to make laws during his term of office according to the 1960 Constitution?
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What type of legislature did the 1960 Constitution provide for in Ghana?
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How were voting rights granted under the 1960 Constitution of Ghana?
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Who was named as the first President of Ghana under the 1960 Republican Constitution?
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What power did the President have in relation to judges according to the 1960 Constitution?
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Study Notes
Ghana's Path to Republicanism
- Ghana was not considered a republican state at independence in 1957 because it was still a British dominion, with the British monarch as head of state.
Reasons for Adopting a Republican System
- One reason for adopting a republican system was to assert Ghana's independence and sovereignty, freeing itself from British monarchical influence.
Motivations for a "Made in Ghana" Constitution
- The people of Ghana wanted a "made in Ghana" constitution to assert their identity and self-governance, free from external influences.
Becoming a Republic
- One motivation for Ghana to become a republic was to establish a government truly representative of its people, without external interference.
The 1960 Republican Constitution
- The 1960 Constitution established a one-party state with a presidential system of government in Ghana.
Legislative Power
- The President was granted the power to make laws during his term of office according to the 1960 Constitution.
Legislative Structure
- The 1960 Constitution provided for a unicameral legislature in Ghana.
Voting Rights
- Voting rights were granted to all citizens of Ghana, with the right to elect their representatives to the legislature.
The First President
- Kwame Nkrumah was named the first President of Ghana under the 1960 Republican Constitution.
Presidential Powers
- The President had the power to appoint and remove judges from office, according to the 1960 Constitution.
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Learn about how Ghana transitioned from being a non-republican state to a republic state in 1960, with Dr. Kwame Nkrumah elected as the executive president. Understand the historical context and significance of this transition.
