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 FIVE REASONS FOR THE STUDY OF GOVERNMENT
Note that, in this case, we are looking at Government as a subject of study.
And remember that as an academic field of study, Government is a subject of study in the social sciences which deals with how a state is administered.
Find below the importance of the study of Government.
Why Study Government?
1. One major importance of the study of Government is that it equips the individual with knowledge which enables him to contribute to debates on matters affecting the state.
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2. Secondly, the study of government creates awareness in the individual regarding his rights and duties as a citizen.
3. It opens job opportunities for the learner. Persons who study Government can become teachers, electoral officers, civil servants, politicians, lawyers, journalists, social workers and so on.
4. Again, the study of government enables citizens to understand and appreciate the system of government being practiced in the country.
For example, Ghana, is a unitary state and practices the neo – presidential system of government.
Sierra Leone, Liberia and The Gambia are also unitary states unlike Nigeria which practices the ferderal form of government.
5. Another importance of the study of Government is that it promotes the intellectual growth and development of the individual.
6. It equips the individual with the skills needed to deal with life’s problems. This is because government affects all aspects of human life such as social behavior, conflict resolution, economy and education.
7. The study of Government is important because it helps the nation to learn from some of the good deeds of past leaders and to avoid repeating costly mistakes.
8. It makes the individual an enlightened member of the global community as he comes to appreciate the workings and political decisions of the governments of other countries.
9. The study of Goverment is beneficial because it enables the individual to understand the influence government has on our daily lives.
10. When you study Government as a subject, it allows you to appreciate and interpret current global events.
11. Among the reasons why it is necessary to study Government is that it instills in the learner the spirit of patriotism and nationalism.
12. You can apply your knowledge acquired from studying Government when exercising your civic rights such as voting and expressing yourself publicly.
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13. The study of Government will equip you with the skills to deal effectively with government institutions in your future profession. Examples are negotiation and bargaining skills.
14. Studying Government allows the us to become active participants in government both at the national and local levels.
15. Government as a subject is an effective tool for political education in the state.
16. Finally, the knowledge and skills we acquire from studying Government makes it possible for us to act in ways that promote democracy and good governance.
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Ralph Nyadzi is the Director of Studies at Cegast Academy. He is a qualified English tutor with decades of experience behind him. Since 2001, he has successfully coached thousands of High School General Arts WASSCE candidates in English, Literature and related subjects. He combines his expertise with a passion for lifelong learning to guide learners from varying backgrounds to achieve their educational goals. Ralph shares lessons from his blogging journey on BloggingtotheMax. He lives with River, his pet cat, in the Central Region of Ghana.
