GCE Social Studies Questions 2017 NOV/DEC

Social Studies questions for novdec 2017 candidates
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Answer five questions in all, choosing at least one and more than two questions from each section

SECTION A
THE ENVIRONMENT
1. Explain five reasons why the individual needs to know himself/herself.
2. a) Explain marriage.
b) Discuss four challenges that confront a marriage couple in the Ghanaian society.
3. a) Explain the term socialization.
b) Discuss four ways by which socialization is promoted in the Ghanaian society.
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4. Outline five measures that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can take to control hazards created by mining activities in Ghana.

SECTION B
GOVERNANCE, POLITICS AND STABILITY
5. a) State two characteristics of each of the following leadership styles.
(i) Democratic
(ii) Laissez-faire
b) Describe four roles of a leader in nation building.
6. a) What is democratic governance?
b) Highlight four benefits Ghana derives from practicing democratic governance.
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7. a) With two examples each, distinguish between natural rights and political rights.
b) Describe four ways by which the state protects the rights of the individual in Ghana.

SECTION C
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
8. Discuss five ways of motivating the youth to contribute effectively to national development.
9. a) What is resource development?
b) Explain four measures that are adopted to develop human resources in Ghana.
10. a) With the aid of a diagram, explain the concept of vicious cycle of population growth.
b) Outline four measures that can be adopted to break the vicious cycle of rapid population growth in Ghana.