Who has the power to amend the Ghanaian Constitution? A. The President B. The Parliament C. The Judiciary D. The Council of State

The power to amend the Ghanaian Constitution lies with B. The Parliament. This process involves several steps:

1. Proposal: A proposed amendment to the Constitution is presented to Parliament. This can be done by any member of Parliament.

2. First Reading: The proposed amendment is read for the first time in Parliament. This is usually a formality and no debate on the proposal occurs at this stage.

3. Second Reading: The proposed amendment is read for the second time. At this stage, members of Parliament debate the general principles and themes of the proposal.

4. Committee Stage: The proposed amendment is examined in detail by a Committee. The Committee will consider each clause of the proposal and can suggest changes or improvements.

5. Third Reading: The proposed amendment is read for the third time. At this stage, the proposal is usually not open to further debate or amendment. The proposal is voted on and if it receives the support of at least two-thirds of members of Parliament, it is passed.

6. Presidential Assent: The passed amendment is sent to the President for assent. The President must give assent for the amendment to become law.

7. Publication: The amendment is then published in the Gazette as a law of Ghana.

So, while the President, the Judiciary, and the Council of State all play roles in the constitutional process, the power to actually amend the Constitution lies with Parliament.