Government

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 […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

The separation of Powers in the parliamentary system is not as clear as it is in the presidential system of government. With that being said, we can argue that the essential elements of separation of powers such as separation in terms of institutions and the practice of checks and balances, both being an integral part

Conventions in a constitution are important because they help to keep the constitution flexible and relevant to the current needs and aspirations of the state. In this post on the importance of constitutional conventions, I will show you the points you need to answer a typical SHS/WAEC Government question on conventions. Why are conventions in

There are three meanings of “government” according to the WAEC Government syllabus. These relate to the three definitions of government as an institution, a process and a subject of study. In other words, the three meanings of the term government are based on the way we look at the word government at any particular point

The importance of the study of Government includes political education, employment, acquisition of negotiation and bargaining skills, development of the spirit of patriotism and understanding or appreciation of global events. Below is a WAEC/WASSCE Government past question on the need to study Government that is repeated very often. A) WHAT IS GOVERNMENT? B). GIVE ANY

The constitutional developments in Senegal toward that country’s attainment of independence is the topic for this high school WASSCE Government tutorial. Here is an introduction to the political and constitutional developments in Senegal. Introduction France regarded her colonies as an extension of France and therefore adopted a highly centralized system of government in her West

We want to discuss the role of Leopold Senghor in the struggle towards the attainment of political independence in Senegal. It is important to bear in mind that Leopold Senghor also contributed to the liberation of the rest of French West Africa from colonial rule. Typically, your WAEC/WASSCE Government question on the role of Leopold