Newton Books 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana

Every Ghanaian citizen is governed by it, yet very few have read it. The 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana is the supreme law of the land and the foundation of the Fourth Republic. This edition puts the full text in your hands, so you can understand your rights, your duties and how your government works. It is an essential reference for your home, office, school or library.

The Constitution was drafted by a Consultative Assembly and approved by voters in a national referendum on 28 April 1992. It came into force on 7 January 1993 and has guided Ghana’s democracy ever since. It is published as an official document of the Republic of Ghana.

What You’ll Learn:

The fundamental human rights and freedoms guaranteed to every citizen

The duties and responsibilities of citizens

How the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary are structured and what powers each holds

The rules on citizenship, elections and the independence of key public institutions

How the system of local government and decentralisation works

How the Constitution can be amended and how Ghana’s laws are made

Perfect For:
Students of law, political science and civic education, lawyers, journalists, public servants, politicians, teachers, researchers and every Ghanaian who wants to know their rights and responsibilities. It also makes a valuable addition to any school, office or personal library.

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