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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?
- Dr. Kwame Nkrumah shared executive functions with the British monarch. (correct)
- Ghana was not yet independent in 1957.
- The people of Ghana did not want a republican system of government.
- The British government refused to grant Ghana republican status.
What was one of the reasons for the adoption of a republican system in Ghana?
What was one of the reasons for the adoption of a republican system in Ghana?
- To ensure a complete breakaway from the British government. (correct)
- To continue sharing executive functions with the British monarch.
- To seek assistance from the British government.
- To maintain British control over Ghana.
Why did the people of Ghana want to adopt a made in Ghana constitution?
Why did the people of Ghana want to adopt a made in Ghana constitution?
- They believed the 1957 constitution was imposed by the British government. (correct)
- They thought a foreign constitution would benefit them more.
- They wanted to maintain close ties with the British government.
- They were against having their own constitution.
What was one of the motivations for Ghana to become a republic?
What was one of the motivations for Ghana to become a republic?
What type of government did the 1960 Republican Constitution establish in Ghana?
What type of government did the 1960 Republican Constitution establish in Ghana?
Who was granted the power to make laws during his term of office according to the 1960 Constitution?
Who was granted the power to make laws during his term of office according to the 1960 Constitution?
What type of legislature did the 1960 Constitution provide for in Ghana?
What type of legislature did the 1960 Constitution provide for in Ghana?
How were voting rights granted under the 1960 Constitution of Ghana?
How were voting rights granted under the 1960 Constitution of Ghana?
Who was named as the first President of Ghana under the 1960 Republican Constitution?
Who was named as the first President of Ghana under the 1960 Republican Constitution?
What power did the President have in relation to judges according to the 1960 Constitution?
What power did the President have in relation to judges according to the 1960 Constitution?
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.
