An Investigation of the National Commission for Civic Education and Ghana’s Democracy (A Case Study of the Cape Coast Metropolis)
An Investigation of the National Commission for Civic Education and Ghana's Democracy (A Case Study of the Cape Coast Metropolis)
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
For democracy to exist and thrive, a critical mass of a country's inhabitants must have the skills, values, and behaviors that are compatible with democracy. They must understand the fundamental characteristics of a democratic political system in order to be able to use it when their interests are at risk, and they must believe in the relevance of essential democratic principles such as tolerance for differing viewpoints and respect for the rule of law. They must also be willing and capable of participating in local and national politics, and they must think that their involvement is critical to the democratic political system's long-term sustainability...
