Government

Question 1

1Chapter 5 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana deals with

Easy

A. Parliament B. finance C. fundamental human rights and freedoms D. the executive

Question 2

2In Ghana, the minimum age for voting is

Easy

A. 25 years B. 21 years C. 18 years D. 16 years

Question 3

3Ghana allows its citizens to hold

Medium

A. citizenship only by birth B. dual citizenship, with some limits on public offices C. no other nationality at all D. three nationalities automatically

Question 4

4Which is a responsibility of a citizen?

Easy

A. obeying the law B. destroying public property C. refusing jury duty always D. avoiding taxes

Question 5

5Fundamental human rights are set out in which chapter of Ghana's 1992 Constitution?

Easy

A. Chapter 1 B. Chapter 8 C. Chapter 5 D. Chapter 20

Question 6

6Habeas corpus protects a citizen against

Hard

A. paying tax B. voting C. unlawful detention D. military service

Question 7

7Freedom of speech is an example of a

Easy

A. civil liberty B. duty C. tax D. responsibility

Question 8

8Fundamental human rights may be limited by law in the interest of

Hard

A. chiefs only B. party interests C. the President's wishes D. public safety, order and the rights of others

Question 9

9Dual citizenship means

Easy

A. having two names B. holding citizenship of two countries C. voting twice D. living in two towns

Question 10

10The right to a fair trial means

Easy

A. judges are paid by the accused B. no trial is needed C. an accused person is heard before an impartial court D. the police decide guilt