Government 2, WASSCE (SC), 2023

Question 5

 

Outline five major reasons for which it is important for a state to have efficient local government system.

Observation


This was no threat to the candidates. Candidates that attempted this question did very well well and scored high marks. The candidates were expected to give the following points as their answers.

 

  1. It promotes governance at the local level
  2. It helps in the mobilization of local material resources for development
  3. It assists in mobilizing local human resources for development
  4. It identifies and advertises the economic potentials of the area to attract investors
  5. It assists in the maintenance of law and order at the local level
  6. It creates employment
  7. Generates revenue for local development
  8. Trains future political leaders through grassroot politics
  9. Promotes political participation and governance
  10. Serves as a bridge linking the local people to the central government
  11. Assists in the legitimization of the political system
  12. It encourages the self-help spirit/local initiatives
  13. It helps to unlock economic potentials /unearth local initiatives
  14. It draws the attention of the central government to the pressing needs of the people
  15. It explains government policies to the people
  16. It assists in national integration
  17. Provision for conflict resolution mechanisms in the local area
  18. Reduce the workload of the central government
  19. It promotes efficiency
  20. Provision of essential services
  21. Ensures rapid response in times of emergency
  22. Enhances effective decentralization
  23. Assists in addressing the basic needs of the people at the local level