SHS3 Government · Semester 1 Week 13: Constitution and Organs of Government/State and Non-state Actors in Ghana

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.2.1.LI.3 - Discuss the relevance of the existence of separation of powers, checks and balances in Ghana.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain at least three reasons why separation of powers is important for democratic governance in Ghana.
Justify the existence of checks and balances in Ghana’s Fourth Republican Constitution with reference to specific constitutional provisions.
Analyse a real or hypothetical conflict between arms of government in Ghana and show how checks and balances resolve it.
Assess the consequences for Ghana’s democracy if separation of powers and checks and balances were removed from the 1992 Constitution.
Demonstrate the values of fairness, justice, equality and discipline while participating in group discussions and presentations on this topic.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Constitution, Institutions and Administration (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Constitution and Organs of Government/State and Non-state Actors in Ghana (2.1)
Content standard: 3.2.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding and appreciation of the 1992 Republican Constitution. 3.2.1.LO.1 Examine the significance of the Fourth Republican Constitution of Ghana and justify the existence of separation of power and checks and balances.
Indicator: 3.2.1.LI.3 - Discuss the relevance of the existence of separation of powers, checks and balances in Ghana.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 13 (Week 13 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 66

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning: Working in mixed-ability groups, identify checks and balances in democratic governance of Ghana. Highlight values of equality, fairness discipline and justice.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- The 1992 Constitution of Ghana.
- Government Curriculum
- NaCCA approved textbook on government
Assessment (3.2.1.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.