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What is one of the main purposes of the doctrine of separation of powers?
What is one of the main purposes of the doctrine of separation of powers?
- Strengthen the monarchy
- Reinforce the rule of law (correct)
- Promote judicial independence
- Encourage one-branch dominance
How does the 1992 Constitution demonstrate its understanding of separation of powers?
How does the 1992 Constitution demonstrate its understanding of separation of powers?
- By allowing one branch to control all government functions
- By displaying a flexible understanding through multiple separate organs (correct)
- By establishing a rigid system with no checks and balances
- By creating intertwined branches of government
What is an important aspect of the governance structure created by the constitution?
What is an important aspect of the governance structure created by the constitution?
- Exclusive power vested in one branch
- Complete independence of branches with no interactions
- Comprehensive structure with oversight, checks, and balances (correct)
- Absence of oversight mechanisms
In the context of authorizing responsibilities, what mechanism exists between branches?
In the context of authorizing responsibilities, what mechanism exists between branches?
How do ancillary or reciprocating checks and balances contribute to the governance system?
How do ancillary or reciprocating checks and balances contribute to the governance system?
What is an indispensable facet of constitutionalism in liberal democracy?
What is an indispensable facet of constitutionalism in liberal democracy?
Which concept ensures the strict adherence to the rule of law and curbs governmental authority?
Which concept ensures the strict adherence to the rule of law and curbs governmental authority?
In the context of democratic governance, what does a democratic government depend on?
In the context of democratic governance, what does a democratic government depend on?
Which institutions are highlighted as essential for constitutionalizing a government?
Which institutions are highlighted as essential for constitutionalizing a government?
What does a constitutional government ensure in modern times?
What does a constitutional government ensure in modern times?
What distinguishes a democratic government from a constitutional government?
What distinguishes a democratic government from a constitutional government?
Which country has experienced phases of political instability, democratic transitions, and constitutional experiments since gaining independence from British colonial authority in 1957?
Which country has experienced phases of political instability, democratic transitions, and constitutional experiments since gaining independence from British colonial authority in 1957?
What is the fundamental goal of constitutionalism?
What is the fundamental goal of constitutionalism?
Which document in Ghana embodies the values of constitutionalism, democracy, and the rule of law?
Which document in Ghana embodies the values of constitutionalism, democracy, and the rule of law?
What is one key function of a written constitution in a society?
What is one key function of a written constitution in a society?
What is essential for the restrictions imposed by a government under constitutionalism?
What is essential for the restrictions imposed by a government under constitutionalism?
In the context of constitutionalism, what is the significance of dividing state powers?
In the context of constitutionalism, what is the significance of dividing state powers?
What role does a constitution play in ensuring democratic governance?
What role does a constitution play in ensuring democratic governance?
