Governance and Civic Responsibility Flashcards

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

Answer: Upholding and defending the Constitution

Article 41(b) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana explicitly states that it is the duty of every citizen to uphold and defend the Constitution and the law. While other activities are rights or personal choices, defending the constitution is a fundamental civic obligation.

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

Answer: Report the issue to the local Assembly Member or Unit Committee

The District Assembly is the highest political authority responsible for the overall development of the district, including sanitation. The Assembly Member is the elected representative of the electoral area. Therefore, reporting the issue to them is the correct and most effective first step to engage the local governance structure designed to handle such problems.

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

Answer: District Chief Executive

The District Chief Executive (DCE), appointed by the President with the Assembly's approval, serves as the head of the Executive Committee of the District Assembly and is responsible for the day-to-day administration and implementation of the Assembly's decisions.

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

Answer: Representative Democracy

A representative democracy, also known as a republic, is a system where citizens vote for officials to represent their interests and make laws and policies. This is different from a monarchy (rule by a monarch), a dictatorship (rule by one person with absolute power), or a theocracy (rule by religious leaders).

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

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

National unity is built by fostering a sense of common identity and purpose. Focusing solely on one's own ethnic group promotes division and works against the principle of national integration. The other options are all positive actions that help to unify a diverse country like Ghana.

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

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

Chapter 5 of the 1992 Constitution outlines fundamental human rights. However, it also specifies that the enjoyment of these rights is subject to the respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest. This creates a balance, ensuring that one person's freedom does not infringe upon another's.