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THE WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
GHANA

Basic Education Certificate Examination

SOCIAL STUDIES 2016

THEORY QUESTIONS

SECTION B
ESSAY

Answer three questions only, choosing one question from each section.
Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation of material
All questions carry equal marks

SECTION I
THE ENVIRONMENT


Answer one question only from this part.


  1. a)i) Describe the Solar System.
    ii)Name four planets in the Solar System.

    b)Outline two effects of the rotation of the earth.

    c) Highlight two effects of the revolution of the earth

  2. (a) State four negative effects of rapid population growth on the development of Ghana.

    (b) Highlight any four ways by which rapid population growth can be reduced in Ghana.

  3. SECTION II
    GOVERNMENT, POLITICS AND STABILITY

    Answer one question only from this part

  4. (a) State four characteristics of a good law.

    (b) Explain four benefits derived from law and order in a country.

  5. (a) Describe the structure of government at the district level in Ghana.

    (b) Identify four problems facing District Assemblies in Ghana.

    (c) Suggest four ways by which the problems identified in (b) can be solved.

  6. SECTION III
    SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

    Answer one question only from this part

  7. (a) State four advantages of saving money with the bank.

    (b) Highlight four effects of poor handling of currency.

  8. (a) (i) What is a State Enterprise?
    (ii) What is a Private Enterprise?

    (b) Suggest four ways by which the state can promote private enterprises.