Introduction and Importance of Studying Government as a Subject
Topics: The three main meanings of government, the Importance of the study of government, Features of government, Work of government, and the essential institutions that perform the work of government. Duration: 3 Days/3 Hours. Course Fee: GHS150
Basic Concepts and Principles of Government
Topics: The basic concepts and principles of government (the concepts of power, authority and legitimacy, socialism, capitalism, democracy, Proletariat, Communism, Monarchy, Aristocracy, Oligarchy, Plutocracy, Despotism, Dictatorship, laissez-faire leadership, Kleptocracy, Gerontocracy, Theocracy, Kakistocracy, Kleptocracy, Demarchy, Feudalism, Meritocracy, Totalitarianism, Fascism, Nation, the state, Country, Society, Sovereignty, the concept of feminism, rule of law and separation of powers, check and balances). Duration: 3 Days/ 3 Hours. Course Fee: GHS150
Indigenous Systems of Government in Ghana
Topics: Indigenous and Contemporary Governance in Ghana (Mole-Dagbani, Ewe, Ga-Dangme, and Akan), Similarities and differences in the indigenous systems of government, Roles of traditional leaders in the socioeconomic development of Ghana. Duration: 3 Days/ 3 Hours. Course Fee: GHS150
Constitutionalism and Organs of Government
Topics: Constitution, institutions and administration, Constitution and constitutionalism, Types of constitution,Meaning, types, and composition of the Executive, Legislature,and structure of the Judiciary. Duration: 3 Days/ 3 Hours. Course Fee: GHS150
Citizenship, Rights and Responsibilities
Topics:Meaning and qualifications for citizenship, Rights and liberties of citizens, Ways of protecting human rights under a constitutional state, Institutions that safeguard the rights of citizens, Law, order, and responsibilities of citizens. Duration: 3 Days/ 3 Hours. Course Fee: GHS150
State Structure and Forms of Government
Topics: State structures (unitary, federal, confederal, presidential, parliamentary, republican, and representative), Centralization and decentralization. Duration: 3 Days/ 3 Hours. Course Fee: GHS150
Political Parties and Party Systems
Topic: Types of political parties, the importance of political parties, and the disadvantages of political parties, the concept of party manifesto, party organization in West Africa, Sources of funds for political parties, the various party systems, and opposition groups. Duration: 3 Days/ 3 Hours. Course Fee: GHS150
Pressure Groups
Topics: Meaning and types of pressure groups, Various instruments or methods employed by pressure groups, Roles, functions, significance, and problems of pressure groups, and the relationship between pressure groups and political parties. Duration: 3 Days/ 3 Hours. Course Fee: GHS150
