1A. It is said that, the national budget is an annual development plan for the state and it is more than ordinary financial statement. Covid-19 epidemic outbreak has had a devastating impact on most economies specially Ghana. It therefore requires expert knowledge and prudent economic decision making to recover the economy. As a special assistant to the Minister of Finance, indicate the macroeconomic targets you will consider appropriate to be factored into 2021 national budget? Demonstrate clearly in each case how the performance targets set could be achieved using appropriate economic policy measures.

1B.

Governments are bodies formed to exercise authority over the actions of persons who live together in a society and to provide and finance essential services of these persons. Two main views and perspectives have emerged and are held by various eminent and respectable schools of thought. Analyse the political philosophers view of government in the context of the world system of governance. Discuss how you can relate Ghana to these viewpoints.