MMGCS SOCIAL STUDIES (BECE)

2024 BECE SOCIAL STUDIES ESSAY

2024 BECE SOCIAL STUDIES OBJECTIVES

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2024 BECE SOCIAL STUDIES ESSAY

MMGCS SOCIAL STUDIES (BECE) 2024 BECE SOCIAL STUDIES ESSAY

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This paper consists of three sections: I, II and III. Answer three questions only. One compulsory question and two other questions from sections II and III respectively. All questions carry equal marks.

Section I (Compulsory)

The Environment
1.
(a) How would you explain the term Environment to your study group? [4 marks]
(b) In what four ways are water bodies in your community polluted? [8 marks]
(c) Suggest four workable ways by which water bodies in your community can be made safe for use. [8 marks]

Section II

Law, Order and Nation Building
Answer one question only from this section.

(a) Having observed tension among the youth in your community, write to the Assemblyman four ways in which tensions could calm down and also prevent conflicts. [12 marks]
(b) You are a member of a debating club in your school. Prepare a presentation using four major points on how peace and security can lead to development in Ghana. [8 marks]

(a) Explain four ways by which national elections promote democracy in Ghana. [12 marks]
(b) In what four ways can citizens contribute to the development of the state? [8 marks]

Section III

Social and Economic Development
Answer one question only from this section.

(a) Identify four challenges mostly associated with human resource development in Ghana. [12 marks]
(b) Explain four ways in which your government can use the tourism industry to drive development in Ghana. [8 marks]

(a) Define the term Technology. [2 marks]
(b) Imagine you are on a trip to a village in Ghana. What four technological gadgets will you take with you to make your trip more comfortable and enjoyable? [4 marks]
(c) Explain how each technology stated in (b)(i) will help you. [12 marks]
(d) List two challenges that you may encounter when using technology. [2 marks]
- Section I
  
  (a) Explanation of the term Environment [4 marks]
  The environment refers to all the external conditions, living and non-living things, that surround and affect organisms.
  • It includes air, water, land, plants, animals, and human beings.
  • It provides the resources needed for survival such as food, shelter, and energy.
  • It also influences the way organisms live and interact.
  • In short, it is the total surroundings in which living things exist.
  
  (b) Four ways water bodies in your community are polluted [8 marks]
  • Dumping of refuse and plastics into rivers and streams.
  • Industrial waste discharge such as chemicals and oils.
  • Agricultural runoff containing fertilizers and pesticides.
  • Human activities like open defecation and washing with detergents directly in water bodies.
  
  (c) Four workable ways to make water bodies safe for use [8 marks]
  • Proper waste management: Provide bins and enforce laws against dumping refuse into water.
  • Treatment of industrial effluents before discharge into rivers.
  • Community education and awareness on the importance of clean water.
  • Regular monitoring and cleaning of water bodies by local authorities and community groups.
  Section II
  
  (a) Letter to the Assemblyman on calming youth tensions [12 marks]
  Format (Intro + Body + Conclusion):
  Dear Hon. Assemblyman,
  I write to draw your attention to the growing tension among the youth in our community and to humbly suggest ways by which peace can be restored and conflicts prevented.
  • Dialogue and mediation: Organize regular meetings where youth leaders can openly discuss grievances.
  • Employment opportunities: Create job and skills-training programmes to reduce idleness and frustration.
  • Sports and cultural activities: Encourage recreational events to foster unity and healthy competition.
  • Community sensitization: Educate the youth on tolerance, respect, and peaceful coexistence.
  I believe these measures will help calm tensions and promote harmony in our community.
  Yours faithfully,
  [Your Name]
  
  (b) Debate presentation: How peace and security lead to development in Ghana [8 marks]
  Presentation Points:
  • Attracts investment: Investors are more willing to bring capital into a peaceful and secure country.
  • Promotes tourism: Peaceful environments encourage tourists, boosting foreign exchange earnings.
  • Ensures productivity: Citizens can work without fear, increasing economic output.
  • Strengthens governance: Security allows government institutions to function effectively and deliver services.
  Section III
  
  (a) Four ways national elections promote democracy in Ghana [12 marks]
  • Choice of leaders: Elections allow citizens to freely select representatives of their choice.
  • Accountability: Leaders are held responsible since they can be voted out if they fail.
  • Participation: Elections encourage active involvement of citizens in governance.
  • Legitimacy: They confer legitimacy on governments, reducing chances of dictatorship.
  
  (b) Four ways citizens contribute to the development of the state [8 marks]
  • Paying taxes: Provides revenue for government projects and services.
  • Volunteering/community service: Citizens can support local initiatives like clean-up exercises.
  • Respecting laws: Promotes order and stability necessary for development.
  • Participating in decision-making: Through voting and civic engagement, citizens influence policies
- Section I</br> (a) Explanation of the term Environment [4 marks] The environment refers to all the external conditions, living and non-living things, that surround and affect organisms. • It includes air, water, land, plants, animals, and human beings. • It provides the resources needed for survival such as food, shelter, and energy. • It also influences the way organisms live and interact. • In short, it is the total surroundings in which living things exist. (b) Four ways water bodies in your community are polluted [8 marks] • Dumping of refuse and plastics into rivers and streams. • Industrial waste discharge such as chemicals and oils. • Agricultural runoff containing fertilizers and pesticides. • Human activities like open defecation and washing with detergents directly in water bodies. (c) Four workable ways to make water bodies safe for use [8 marks] • Proper waste management: Provide bins and enforce laws against dumping refuse into water. • Treatment of industrial effluents before discharge into rivers. • Community education and awareness on the importance of clean water. • Regular monitoring and cleaning of water bodies by local authorities and community groups. Section II </br> (a) Letter to the Assemblyman on calming youth tensions [12 marks] Format (Intro + Body + Conclusion): Dear Hon. Assemblyman, I write to draw your attention to the growing tension among the youth in our community and to humbly suggest ways by which peace can be restored and conflicts prevented. • Dialogue and mediation: Organize regular meetings where youth leaders can openly discuss grievances. • Employment opportunities: Create job and skills-training programmes to reduce idleness and frustration. • Sports and cultural activities: Encourage recreational events to foster unity and healthy competition. • Community sensitization: Educate the youth on tolerance, respect, and peaceful coexistence. I believe these measures will help calm tensions and promote harmony in our community. Yours faithfully, [Your Name] (b) Debate presentation: How peace and security lead to development in Ghana [8 marks] Presentation Points: • Attracts investment: Investors are more willing to bring capital into a peaceful and secure country. • Promotes tourism: Peaceful environments encourage tourists, boosting foreign exchange earnings. • Ensures productivity: Citizens can work without fear, increasing economic output. • Strengthens governance: Security allows government institutions to function effectively and deliver services. Section III </br> (a) Four ways national elections promote democracy in Ghana [12 marks] • Choice of leaders: Elections allow citizens to freely select representatives of their choice. • Accountability: Leaders are held responsible since they can be voted out if they fail. • Participation: Elections encourage active involvement of citizens in governance. • Legitimacy: They confer legitimacy on governments, reducing chances of dictatorship. (b) Four ways citizens contribute to the development of the state [8 marks] • joining community gangs • School dropout • Respecting laws: Promotes order and stability necessary for development. • Participating in decision-making: Through voting and civic engagement, citizens influence policies
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