*BECE SOCIAL STUDIES* All candidates are expected to answer Question 1 (compulsory) in Section I. Candidates must answer one (1) question each from Section II and Section III. *SECTION I (COMPULSORY)* THE ENVIRONMENT 1. Some materials or things exist freely in nature without the input of humans. These materials help in the production of goods and services that satisfy human needs. (a) These materials can be classified into two groups. Identify and define each one. Give three (3) examples of each. [6 marks] (b) Explain three (3) ways by which these materials can be harnessed efficiently. [6 marks] (c) In what four (4) ways are these materials important to Ghana’s development? [8 marks] SECTION II – LAW, ORDER AND NATION BUILDING Answer one (1) question only from this section. 2. I am the reason why no one can take your life without a court order from a competent jurisdiction. Even the President can not make decisions that I do not approve of. (a) Who am I? Define me. [4 marks] (b) I have many characteristics. Identify and explain four (4) of them. [8 marks] (c) I am an organ of government. I have the power to declare certain actions of the other organs of government null and void. Apart from this function, state four (4) other functions I perform. [8 marks] Follow the WAEC channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCkP2wDjiOUlqtkYr2n JOIN HERE WAEC WEBPAGE FOR MORE INFO: t.me/West_african_examination_council _FORWARD OR SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS TO FOLLOW THE MAIN CHANNEL🇬🇭🇳🇬🇸🇱🇬🇲🇱🇷_ _*Forward to inform others_* 3. Children are considered the future of Ghana and deserve to grow in environments that ensure their safety, happiness, and well-being. Vanessa is one of such children. She does not have enough food to eat. Her teachers shout at her without cause, and so do her parents. (a) Identify and define the term used to describe Vanessa’s situation. [4 marks] (b) Apart from what has been stated, list four (4) other acts Vanessa may suffer from. [4 marks] (c) Explain four (4) consequences of Vanessa’s ordeal. [8 marks] SECTION III – SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Answer one (1) question only from this section. 4. About three decades ago, people spent a lot of time using stones to grind vegetables. Today, within seconds, you can blend them. People can also communicate with friends and family, both locally and internationally, without travelling long distances. (a) What has made it possible for us to do these things? [2 marks] (b) In what four (4) ways does what you identified in (a) help in the development of your country? [8 marks] (c) Explain four (4) ways by which what you identified in (a) can be promoted in your community. [10 marks] 5. (a) Define the following terms: i. Pension ii. Social Security [4 marks] (b) Mr. Akoto is a 60-year-old man. He worked as a government school teacher for 38 years. He is now retired and wants to enjoy his retirement benefits. Outline the steps Mr. Akoto should take to apply for his benefits. [8 marks] (c) State two (2) types of Social Security Schemes in Ghana. [4 marks] Forward it to your friends to inform them