Government, 2007, WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2007

Title :

Government

Exam :

WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
41.	The introduction of elective principle in colonial West Africa allowed A. Africans to be elected into the Legislative Councils B. the removal of the Governor-Generals'veto powers C. an African to become a Governor-General D. the removal of the Governor-General vote powers	A
42.	The political parties that were established in West African between 1945 and 1965 fought for A. national conferences B. political independence C. supremacy among themselves D. regional integration Show Content Detailed Solution They fought for the political emancipation and freedom of the African nations	B
43.	The first military d'etat in West Africa was staged in A. Niger B. Guinea C. Togo D. Ghana Show Content Detailed Solution The 1963 Togolese coup d'état was a military coup that occurred in the West African country of Togo on 13 January 1963.	C
44.	One of the defect of military government is A. freedom of expression B. registration of parties C. abuse of Human Rights D. promotion of military officers Show Content Detailed Solution Military rule; rule applying to members of the armed forces. Martial law, where military authority takes over normal administration of law. It is characterized by suspension of the constitution, disregard for the rule of law as well as abuse of human rights.	C
45.	The major defect of foreign policy in West Africa is A. public opinion and pressure groups B. military power C. good economy D. poor leadership Show Content Detailed Solution poor leadership is associated with most African countries and this has limited its foreign policies. There is massive corruption and little or no experience in implementing viable policies.	D
46.	The Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) is made up of A. Justice Ministers B. Foreign Affairs Ministers C. Education Ministers D. Defence Ministers	B
47.	The head of the Commonwealth of Nations is A. Queen Elizabeth 11 B. Don McKinnon C. Tony Blair D. Margaret Thatcher Show Content Detailed Solution The Head of the Commonwealth, currently Queen Elizabeth II, is recognised by the members of the Commonwealth of Nations as the "symbol of their free association" and serves as a leader, alongside the Commonwealth Secretary-General and Commonwealth Chair-in-Office.	A
48.	The main focus of the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) is the A. maintenance of peace in troubled sports of West Africa B. installation of unipopular governments in West Africa C. protection of oil pipelines along the coast of West Africa D. promotion of military rule Show Content Detailed Solution The main goal of ECOWAS is to promote economic cooperation among member states in order to raise living standards and promote economic development.	A

41.	The introduction of elective principle in colonial West Africa allowed A. Africans to be elected into the Legislative Councils B. the removal of the Governor-Generals'veto powers C. an African to become a Governor-General D. the removal of the Governor-General vote powers	A
42.	The political parties that were established in West African between 1945 and 1965 fought for A. national conferences B. political independence C. supremacy among themselves D. regional integration Show Content Detailed Solution They fought for the political emancipation and freedom of the African nations	B
43.	The first military d'etat in West Africa was staged in A. Niger B. Guinea C. Togo D. Ghana Show Content Detailed Solution The 1963 Togolese coup d'état was a military coup that occurred in the West African country of Togo on 13 January 1963.	C
44.	One of the defect of military government is A. freedom of expression B. registration of parties C. abuse of Human Rights D. promotion of military officers Show Content Detailed Solution Military rule; rule applying to members of the armed forces. Martial law, where military authority takes over normal administration of law. It is characterized by suspension of the constitution, disregard for the rule of law as well as abuse of human rights.	C

45.	The major defect of foreign policy in West Africa is A. public opinion and pressure groups B. military power C. good economy D. poor leadership Show Content Detailed Solution poor leadership is associated with most African countries and this has limited its foreign policies. There is massive corruption and little or no experience in implementing viable policies.	D
46.	The Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) is made up of A. Justice Ministers B. Foreign Affairs Ministers C. Education Ministers D. Defence Ministers	B
47.	The head of the Commonwealth of Nations is A. Queen Elizabeth 11 B. Don McKinnon C. Tony Blair D. Margaret Thatcher Show Content Detailed Solution The Head of the Commonwealth, currently Queen Elizabeth II, is recognised by the members of the Commonwealth of Nations as the "symbol of their free association" and serves as a leader, alongside the Commonwealth Secretary-General and Commonwealth Chair-in-Office.	A
48.	The main focus of the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) is the A. maintenance of peace in troubled sports of West Africa B. installation of unipopular governments in West Africa C. protection of oil pipelines along the coast of West Africa D. promotion of military rule Show Content Detailed Solution The main goal of ECOWAS is to promote economic cooperation among member states in order to raise living standards and promote economic development.	A