BECE - Basic Education Certificate Examination Governance and Civic Responsibility Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is a primary civic responsibility of a Ghanaian citizen as enshrined in the 1992 Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Upholding and defending the Constitution

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Joining a political party

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Traveling outside the country for holidays

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Starting a personal business

Question 2

A community is facing challenges with sanitation and waste disposal. As a responsible citizen, what is the MOST appropriate initial action to take?

Accepted Answer

Report the issue to the local Assembly Member or Unit Committee

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Organize a protest at the regional capital

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Write an article complaining in the national newspaper

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Ignore the problem as it is the government's job to solve

Question 3

In Ghana's system of governance, the District Assembly has deliberative, executive, and legislative functions. Its executive functions are primarily carried out by the

Accepted Answer

District Chief Executive

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Member of Parliament

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Presiding Member

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Regional Minister

Question 4

A system of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf is best described as a

Accepted Answer

Representative Democracy

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Monarchy

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Dictatorship

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Theocracy

Question 5

All of the following are important for promoting national unity in Ghana EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Focusing only on the development of one's own ethnic group

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Fostering a spirit of loyalty to Ghana that overrides ethnic loyalties

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Promoting respect for the rights and freedoms of others

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Participating in national events and respecting national symbols

Question 6

The 1992 Constitution of Ghana guarantees fundamental human rights and freedoms for all persons. This means that

Accepted Answer

these rights must be respected, but are subject to the rights of others and public interest

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citizens can do anything they want without consequences

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these rights can never be limited under any circumstances

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foreigners in Ghana are not entitled to any rights