Social Studies
Social Studies asks you to understand how people, society, government and the environment interact, with a strong focus on Ghana.
Objective questions often test key concepts and facts, while essay questions expect you to explain causes, effects and solutions with relevant Ghanaian examples.
Practise the whole subject
Topics
Topics are grouped for practice and may not match the official WAEC syllabus exactly.
- Practise
Our Environment
The physical and social environment, environmental problems and conservation.
5 questions
- Practise
Governance and the Constitution
Arms of government, rule of law, separation of powers and Ghana's constitutional history.
7 questions
- Practise
Socialisation and the Family
Agents of socialisation, family types and their roles.
5 questions
- Practise
Citizenship and Rights
Rights and responsibilities of citizens, patriotism and civic duties.
5 questions
- Practise
Development and Cooperation
Resources, human development and regional and continental organisations.
6 questions
How to study Social Studies
- For every issue (for example deforestation or galamsey), learn causes, effects and at least three solutions.
- Use current Ghanaian examples in essays, but make sure your facts are accurate.
- Learn key definitions word for word: socialisation, rule of law, patriotism, human resources.
- Practise planning essay answers in bullet points before writing them in full.
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