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Advantages of the Unwritten Constitution (and Disadvantages)

The advantages of the unwritten constitution include its greater flexibility, quick decision making, improved government efficiency, currency, prevention of conflicts, ease of understanding and lower cost of creation and amendment. On the other hand, the major disadvantages of an unwritten constitution are the possibility of frequent changes, inadequate protection of minorities, ease of manipulation and […]

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Advantages of a Written Constitution (and Disadvantages)

The advantages of a written constitution (and its disadvantages) can be summarized as follows. The disadvantages of a written constitution include the following. In this Government tutorial, we shall explain the advantages of a written constitution and its disadvantages. However, for us to get a clear understanding of the pros and cons of a written

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WASSCE 2000 Government Past Questions (PDF)

The topics you will encounter in the WAEC/WASSCE 2000 Government past questions paper include the following: In this post, I take you as far back as the year 2000. I want you to study closely these WASSCE 2000 Government past questions and answers. The reason is that it is the same WAEC Government past questions

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Top 6 Aims and Objectives of the OAU

The aims and objectives of the OAU, as outlined in the OAU Charter, were to promote the unity and solidarity of African states; coordinate and intensify their cooperation and efforts to achieve a better life for the peoples of Africa; safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States; rid the continent of colonisation and

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13 Advantages and Disadvantages of Delegated Legislation

Below is a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of delegated legislation. The major advantages of delegated legislation are: It reduces the workload on parliament. Delegated legislation makes quick decision-making possible. It benefits from the expertise of civil servants and other technocrats. In emergency situations, delegated legislation comes in handy. It allows the government to

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Top 5 Ways to Control Delegated Legislation

The various ways a state may act to control delegated legislation can be summarized as parliamentary control, executive control, judicial control, interest group agitations, and public opinion. Inasmuch as there are very good reasons for delegated legislation, it is necessary to control legislation so that it is not abused. In this tutorial, I will teach

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WAEC WASSCE 2021 Government Questions and Answers

See below the WAEC WASSCE 2021 Government questions and answers for Nov/Dec WASSCE candidates. These are all the objective questions in the WASSCE 2021 Government past question paper. The correct answer for each Government 2021 objective question is in bold lettering. Answer all questions Each question is followed four options lettered A to D. Find

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12 Important Features of Democracy

The main features of democracy are popular participation in the political process, the rule of law, legitimacy, a multi-party system, periodic free and fair elections, representative parliament, official opposition, respect for human rights, constitutionalism, press freedom, tolerance, and accountability. In this post, I will identify the main characteristics of democracy. Do you want to know

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Top 22 Pros and Cons of Democracy

The pros and cons of democracy respectively include prevention of dictatorship, respect for human rights, and a smooth, peaceful change of government, on the one hand, disunity, the institutionalization of corruption, the possibility of mob rule, and the slowing down of the decision-making process, on the other. In this Government tutorial, we shall discuss the

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12 Features of Constitutional Government

Among the major features of constitutional government are the rule of law, separation of powers, checks and balances, majority rule, popular sovereignty, protection of individual rights and liberties, accountability, frequent elections, the peaceful transfer of power, and the promotion of social and economic equality. Please note that the terms, ‘constitutional government’ and ‘constitutional democracy’ are

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Top 8 Features of the Civil Service

The features of the civil service include political neutrality, anonymity, permanency, bureaucracy, expertise, meritocracy, and hierarchy or classism. As an important institution of government, the Civil Service performs the task of helping politicians in the Executive arm of government to draw and implement their policies. Civil Servants are mostly professionals in their field of work.

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Importance of the Civil Service in a Democratic State

The importance of the Civil Service in a democratic state is expressed in its role in national development. In every democracy, including Commonwealth countries, the Civil Service is important in the following ways. Initiate and formulate policy options for consideration by the government Advise government on its plans and programmes Undertake research for the effective

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Top 8 Functions of the Civil Service

The functions of the Civil Service in Ghana and other countries include helping the government to implement its policies, advisory role, research, national budget preparation, and ensuring continuity and stability in the government of the state. The Civil Service also performs the important role of linking the central government to the people at all times

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Top 9 Sources of Local Government Revenue

The main sources of local government revenue in Ghana come under three broad categories namely internally generated funds, central government grants or transfers and loans as well as other donor funds from external sources. In this Senior High School Government tutorial on the sources of local government revenue, I will show you a breakdown of

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12 Ways to Increase Local Government Revenue

Measures that can be taken to increase local government revenue in Ghana, Nigeria, and other West African countries include improved revenue collection procedures, public education, recruitment of qualified staff, effective supervision of revenue collectors, enhanced enforcement, better conditions of service of local government tax collectors and establishment of business ventures for profit. Are you looking

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One-Party System – Features, Advantages, and Disadvantages

The disadvantages of a one-party system include its undemocratic nature, promotion of dictatorship, political instability, inefficiency in government, and the loss of the contribution of talented citizens who hold dissenting views. In this WASSCE/SHS Government tutorial, we shall discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of a one-party system. The following are two separate past questions

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Top 7 Problems of Local Government in Ghana

The major problems of local government authorities in Ghana and West Africa are inadequate financial resources, shortage of skilled personnel, poor attitude to work, political interference, corruption, local apathy, and conflicts over the creation of new local authorities as well as the siting of the district capitals. I want you to take this WAEC/WASSCE/NECO question

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Top 5 Advantages of Separation of Powers

Among the advantages of separation of powers are the prevention of abuse of power, ensuring judicial independence, reduction in the number of conflicts among the arms of government, and the promotion of efficiency in government. The above are some of the reasons why separation of powers is necessary for a constitution. Below are two high

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Separation of Powers in the Presidential System of Government

The separation of powers in the presidential system is much clearer than it is in the parliamentary system. In the presidential system of the United States, for example, there is a distinct separation of powers in terms of institutions, functions, and personnel. Congress performs the function of law-making while the Executive is concerned with law

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