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SOCIAL STUDIES
OUR CONSTITUTION, DEMOCRACY AND NATION BUILDING
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INTRODUCTION
Every nation practice a system of government to ensure the progress and development of the citizens. Ghana since 1992 started practicing democratic system which has over years keep improving.
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Nevertheless, more has to be done to achieve democratic living among the citizens.
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WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS FOR THIS TOPIC?
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to;
Explain the concept of constitution
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Explain the features of a national constitution.
Examine the role of constitution in nation building.
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DELIBERATIONS
a) What axactly is a consttution ?
b) Give examples of a constitution.
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CONSTITUTION
The basic principles, rules and regulations which are used to manage the affairs of a nation is termed constition.
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DEFINITION
Constitution is the collection or set of laws and principles which are used in the administration of a nation. It contains the Dos and Donts, the responsibilities and the rights of the citizens, procedures to follow performing state functions, etc.
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EXAMPLES OF CONSTITUTIONS
Organizational Constitutions or laws
School or College constitution or laws
Town Constitution or laws
State or national constitution or laws
International Constitution or laws
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CHARACTERISTICS OF A CONSTITUTION
There are certain qualities or features that make constitutions of a nation unique and most of them are as follows;
i. Constitutions are supreme and universal laws
ii. Constitutions contain the aspirations of a country
iii. Constitutions may be written or unwritten
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iv. Constitutions contain the rights and responsibilities of the citizens
v. The constitution of a country specifies the organs of government, their functions and limitations
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vi. They also contains the systems of government practised by a country.
vii. Every constitution has a preamble
viii. A country's constitution also has a the procedures for electing leaders.
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TYPES OF CONSTITUTIONS
Constitutions are classified and into several groups which includes;
Documentary / Nature: Written and Unwritten
Amendment procedure: Flexible and Rigid
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Power concerntration: Unitary and Federal
Source of Authority: Republican and Monarchical
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Are constitutions important?
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THE ROLE OF CONSTITUTION IN NATION BUILDING
The constitution ensure good governance by providing the producedures for decision making in the country.
The constitution of a country protects the rights of the citizens by punishing people who abuse the rights of others.
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The constitution ensures smooth transfer of power by providing the procedures for electing a leader.
The constitution specification of the functions and limitations of the three organs of government prevent the abuse of power.
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The constitutions ensures that the citizens perform their responsibilities like payment of tax leading to development.
The constitution also ensures that government provides social amenities for the citizens.
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SOURCES OF CONSTITUTION
For a country to draw a new constitution, several sources are consulted. Which means that, existing laws in many areas and ideas are brought together to form a new constitution.
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SOURCES
Historical Documents: Pre-existing legal documents, charters, and declarations are consulted in drafting a constitution of a country.
Statutory Laws: Legislation passed by previous governments.
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Judicial Decisions: Court rulings and judicial interpretations that have helped to shape constitutional law and principles.
Conventions and Customs: Long-standing practices and unwritten rules that have been accepted as binding within a particular political system.
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Philosophical Works and Political Theories: Ideas and writings from political philosophers and theorists, such as Baron Montesquieu's principle of separation of powers.
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What are your expectations in our next class?
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EXERCISE
1. What is a constitution?
2. Give any four (4) features of your country's constitution
3. What are the importance of a constitution?
4. State and explain four sources of a constitution.
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PREPARED BY:
B.A.K AKORLOR
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What is the meaning of constitution?
A
Fundamental laws governing a nation
B
Collection of historical documents
C
Set of rules for a local club
D
Supreme law of the land
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Which of the following is an example of a constitution?
A
Constitution of India
B
United States Constitution
C
Instruction manual for a computer
D
Recipe for chocolate cake
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What does a constitution provide for a country?
A
Protection of individual rights
B
Guide for starting a business
C
List of popular tourist destinations
D
Framework for government
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Why is a constitution important for a nation?
A
Establishes the rule of law
B
Defines the powers of government
C
Promotes a specific religion
D
Encourages sports and leisure activities
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Which document outlines the constitution of a country?
A
Personal diary of a political leader
B
Online shopping receipt
C
Written charter or code
D
Legal document ratified by the people
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What are the characteristics of a constitution?
A
Codification
B
Entrenchment
C
Supremacy
D
Flexibility
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Which type of constitution is rigid and difficult to amend?
A
Entrenched Constitution
B
Flexible Constitution
C
Codified Constitution
D
Unwritten Constitution
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What type of constitution is not written in a single document?
A
Entrenched Constitution
B
Unwritten Constitution
C
Flexible Constitution
D
Amendment Constitution
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Which is not a type of constitution?
A
Entrenched Constitution
B
Temporary Constitution
C
Flexible Constitution
D
Unwritten Constitution
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What type of constitution is written in a single document?