SHS Government · Year 1
Indigenous Systems of Government in Ghana practice questions
The four indigenous government systems studied in the section — the Mole-Dagbani, the Ewe, the Ga-Dangme and the Akan — their structures, features and symbols of chiefly authority, the similarities and differences between them, and the roles traditional leaders play in the socio-economic development of Ghana.
45 questions in this topic: 21 recall, 20 applying skills and concepts, 3 strategic thinking and 1 extended thinking. Every one carries a written explanation.
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- Question 1Recall
Which of these is listed as an Akan group?
- aAsante
- bMamprusi
- cMossi
- dDagoba
- Question 2Skills & concepts
Which characteristic of the indigenous political system explains why leaders may undergo rituals, ceremonies or initiations?
- aThe choice of a leader is informed by the possession of near superhuman qualities
- bRecruitment to the office is based on ascription
- cThe behaviour pattern of the leader is seen through tradition, myths and taboos
- dDecision-making follows established customary laws and conventions
- Question 3Skills & concepts
Adjudication by traditional leaders is said to benefit the formal justice system because it
- areduces the burden on formal legal systems, making justice more accessible to community members
- bremoves the need for any statutory courts in rural districts
- ctransfers customary matters to the Supreme Court for final decision
- dreplaces the rule of law with the personal judgement of the chief
- Question 4Recall
According to the key ideas of the section, indigenous systems of government in Ghana
- aexisted before colonialism
- bwere created by the colonial administration
- cbegan with the Fourth Republic in 1992
- dreplaced the modern system after independence
- Question 5Recall
In the Mole-Dagbani structure, the Council of Elders is usually referred to as
- aTindaamba and Nanima
- bOmanhene and Amanhene
- cWulomo and Mantse
- dKaraga Naa and Mion Lana
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