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SHS Social Studies · Year 2

The Youth and National Development practice questions

Expectations of the Ghanaian youth and how they can be met, and the challenges they face and how to address them.

17 questions in this topic: 1 recall, 11 applying skills and concepts, 4 strategic thinking and 1 extended thinking. Every one carries a written explanation.

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  1. Question 1Strategic thinking

    Limited access to finance for young entrepreneurs in Ghana is mainly attributed in this section to

    • ahigh interest rates, lack of collateral, and insufficient credit history that make banks and investors reluctant to lend
    • ba national law banning youth under the age of 30 from opening business bank accounts
    • can oversupply of microfinance institutions competing for the same clients
    • dyouth preferring to save their money rather than seeking outside investment
  2. Question 2Skills & concepts

    Under "Political Participation" as a youth expectation, young people mainly emphasise

    • ainclusion in governance through representation in local councils, parliament and policy discussions, and accountability from leaders
    • bexclusive control of the judiciary by youth representatives
    • cthe abolition of parliamentary elections in favour of direct rule by youth councils
    • dmandatory youth-only political parties in every constituency
  3. Question 3Strategic thinking

    Which measure is proposed in this section to directly address political exclusion by giving young people a voice in local assemblies and district councils?

    • aIncreasing youth representation through youth advisory boards and reserved seats in political discussions
    • bIncreasing civic education through schools, community groups and media platforms
    • cTeacher training and curriculum reform aligned with industry needs
    • dEnforcement of anti-discrimination policies through public awareness campaigns

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