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1Which provision of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana establishes the supremacy of the Constitution and declares any other law inconsistent with it void to the extent of the inconsistency?

A.Article 1(2)

B.Article 2(1)

C.Article 11(1)

D.Article 125(1)

Explanation: Article 1(2) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana explicitly states that the Constitution is the supreme law of Ghana and any other law found to be inconsistent with any provision of this Constitution shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be void.

2Under Article 2 of the 1992 Constitution, which court has exclusive original jurisdiction to hear and determine actions for a declaration that an enactment or act is inconsistent with, or in contravention of, the Constitution?

A.The Supreme Court

B.The Court of Appeal

C.The High Court

D.The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ)

Explanation: Article 2(1) read in conjunction with Article 130 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana vests exclusive original jurisdiction in the Supreme Court for all matters relating to the enforcement or interpretation of the Constitution.

3Under Article 72 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, in what capacity does the President exercise the prerogative of mercy to grant pardons or respites to convicted persons?

A.In consultation with the Council of State

B.On the binding advice of the Cabinet

C.In sole discretion without external consultation

D.With the prior approval of a two-thirds majority in Parliament

Explanation: Article 72(1) of the 1992 Constitution provides that the President may, acting in consultation with the Council of State, grant a person a pardon, respite, or substitute a less severe punishment.

4Which Article of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana guarantees general freedoms, including the freedom of speech and expression, which includes freedom of the press and other media?

A.Article 21(1)(a)

B.Article 12(2)

C.Article 19(2)

D.Article 29(1)

Explanation: Article 21(1)(a) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana guarantees all persons the freedom of speech and expression, which shall include freedom of the press and other media.

5Under Article 75 of the 1992 Constitution, a treaty, agreement or convention executed by the President on behalf of the Republic of Ghana must be ratified by which of the following processes to be binding?

A.An Act of Parliament or a parliamentary resolution supported by more than half of all Members of Parliament

B.A binding decision of the Cabinet signed by the President

C.A two-thirds majority approval of the Council of State

D.A national referendum approved by at least fifty percent of voters

Explanation: Article 75(2) of the 1992 Constitution states that a treaty, agreement, or convention shall be subject to ratification by an Act of Parliament, or a resolution of Parliament supported by the votes of more than one-half of all the members of Parliament.

6Article 78(1) of the 1992 Constitution dictates that the President must appoint Ministers of State with the prior approval of Parliament. What restriction is placed on the sources of these ministerial appointments?

A.The majority of Ministers of State must be appointed from among Members of Parliament

B.All Ministers of State must be appointed from outside of Parliament

C.No Minister of State may hold a seat in Parliament during tenure

D.Ministers of State must be nominated by the Council of State first

Explanation: Article 78(1) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana states that the majority of Ministers of State must be appointed by the President from among Members of Parliament.

7According to Article 129(3) of the 1992 Constitution, what is the status of the Supreme Court of Ghana regarding judicial precedent?

A.The Supreme Court is not bound to follow its own previous decisions, and all other courts are bound by its decisions

B.The Supreme Court is strictly bound by its own previous decisions, and other courts are bound by them

C.The Supreme Court is not bound by its own decisions, and other courts are not bound by them either

D.The Supreme Court is bound by decisions of the Court of Appeal on questions of fact

Explanation: Article 129(3) states that the Supreme Court may, while treating its own previous decisions as normally binding, depart from them when it appears right to do so; and all other courts shall be bound to follow the decisions of the Supreme Court on questions of law.

8Under Article 107 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, Parliament is prohibited from passing any law which has the effect of:

A.Altering the decision or judgment of any court, or retroactively penalizing any person

B.Imposing a tax without a national referendum

C.Abolishing customary law within any region of Ghana

D.Amending non-entrenched clauses of the Constitution without Council of State approval

Explanation: Article 107(a) and (b) of the Constitution states that Parliament shall have no power to pass any law which alters the decision or judgment of a court in any proceedings, or which retroactively deprives any person of a vested right or penalizes any act or omission.

9What is the significance of Article 108 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana regarding the legislative process?

A.It prohibits Parliament from proceeding on private members' bills that impose financial burdens or taxes on public funds unless introduced by the President

B.It grants the President a pocket veto that cannot be overridden by Parliament

C.It mandates that all bills must be passed by a unanimous vote of the Cabinet before presentation

D.It requires the High Court to certify the constitutionality of a bill before it is debated

Explanation: Article 108 restricts Parliament from proceeding on a bill or motion (other than a bill introduced by or on behalf of the President) that imposes a tax, charges public funds, or makes payments from public funds.

10Which constitutional body in Ghana is established under Chapter 18 of the 1992 Constitution with the mandate to investigate violations of fundamental rights, abuse of power, and corruption by public officials?

A.Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ)

B.National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE)

C.The Judicial Council

D.The Council of State

Explanation: The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) is established under Chapter 18 (Article 216) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, combining the roles of an ombudsman, human rights commission, and anti-corruption agency.

About the GSL Entrance Exam Exam

The Ghana Professional Law Course Entrance Examination is the mandatory qualifying exam for LLB graduates seeking admission to the Professional Law Course at the Ghana School of Law. Administered by the Independent Examinations Committee of the General Legal Council, it tests candidate knowledge across six core areas of Ghanaian law: Constitutional Law, Law of Contract, Law of Torts, Criminal Law, Immovable Property Law, and the Ghana Legal System and Methods. This free practice bank contains 100 multiple-choice questions designed to test knowledge and build confidence in the fundamental legal concepts of these core domains.

Assessment

Question count not published by the exam provider

Time Limit

3 hours (180 minutes). This practice bank is untimed study material; self-impose timing to build exam stamina.

Passing Score

Historically 50%, though the General Legal Council retains discretion to adjust the pass mark based on annual cohort performance. Consistently score above 70% in practice.

Exam Fee

Fees typically consist of a 200 GHS e-Voucher fee and a 550 GHS examination/registration fee. Confirm current rates on the official IEC portal. (Independent Examinations Committee (IEC) of the General Legal Council (GLC) of Ghana)

GSL Entrance Exam Exam Content Outline

17%

Constitutional Law

Supremacy of the constitution, fundamental rights, separation of powers, and the executive, legislature, and judiciary under the 1992 Constitution.

17%

Law of Contract

Formation, consideration, capacity, privity, vitiating factors, discharge, and remedies under common law and the Contracts Act, 1960 (Act 25).

17%

Law of Torts

Negligence, duty of care, vicarious liability, defamation, nuisance, trespass to person and land, and strict liability rules.

17%

Criminal Law

General principles of liability, homicide, property offences, inchoate offences, and defences under the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).

16%

Law of Immovable Property (Land Law)

Customary land tenure, stool lands, vested and public lands, land registration, spousal rights, and transactions under the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036).

16%

Ghana Legal System and Methods

Sources of law under Article 11, stare decisis, statutory interpretation, the Legal Profession Act, 1960 (Act 32), and court hierarchy.

How to Pass the GSL Entrance Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Historically 50%, though the General Legal Council retains discretion to adjust the pass mark based on annual cohort performance. Consistently score above 70% in practice.
Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
Time limit: 3 hours (180 minutes). This practice bank is untimed study material; self-impose timing to build exam stamina.
Exam fee: Fees typically consist of a 200 GHS e-Voucher fee and a 550 GHS examination/registration fee. Confirm current rates on the official IEC portal.

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GSL Entrance Exam Study Tips from Top Performers

1Familiarize yourself with the exact provisions of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, particularly Chapter 5 (Fundamental Human Rights), Article 11 (Sources of Law), and Chapter 11 (Judiciary).

2Study key Ghanaian statutes including the Contracts Act, 1960 (Act 25), the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036), and the Legal Profession Act, 1960 (Act 32).

3Cite leading Ghanaian judicial precedents in your essays (such as Tuffour v Attorney-General for constitutional interpretation, and case law on customary allodial title and stool land management).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the format of the official GSL Entrance Examination?

The official exam is typically a 3-hour paper consisting of written essay questions. In most cycles, candidates are given 6 questions divided into Sections A and B and are required to answer 4. However, the Independent Examinations Committee (IEC) reserves the right to modify the format, which can include MCQs or compulsory sections in any given year.

What are the core subjects tested in the GSL Entrance Exam?

The examination covers six core subjects from the LLB curriculum: Constitutional Law, Law of Contract, Law of Torts, Criminal Law, Law of Immovable Property (Land Law), and Ghana Legal System and Methods.

What is the pass mark for the GSL Entrance Exam?

Historically, the nominal pass mark has been set at 50%, but the General Legal Council (GLC) and the Independent Examinations Committee maintain discretion to adjust the final threshold based on performance trends and the capacity of the Ghana School of Law.

How are registration and exam fees paid?

Applicants typically purchase an e-voucher for Stage One (historically 200 GHS) and then pay a registration/exam fee (historically 550 GHS) via the official IEC portal using Mobile Money or Visa/MasterCard. Bankers' drafts are not accepted.

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