Year : 
2009
Title : 
Government
Exam : 
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE

Paper 1 | Objectives

41 - 49 of 49 Questions

# Question Ans
41.

One of the demerits of the pre-Second World War constitutions of West African colonies was the

A. domination of the Legislative Council by official members

B. domination of the Legislative Council by un-official members

C. introduction of indirect Rule system in the colonies

D. exclusion of traditional rulers from the government

A
42.

The first military coup détat in West Africa was staged in

A. The Gambia

B. Niger

C. Nigeria

D. Togo

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.
43.

Which of the following does not influence the foreign policy of a country?

A. Historical and cultural matters

B. Ideological factors

C. Economic factors

D. Intra-party conflicts

Detailed Solution

Foreign policy of any country is shaped of multiple internal and external factors. The major internal factors that influence the foreign policy are geographical factors, culture and history, economic factors, technology, national capability, leadership, political accountability, bureau of press and bureaucracy.
44.

The highest organ of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is the

A. Council of Ministers

B. Secretariat

C. Tribunal

D. Authority of Heads of State and Government

Detailed Solution

ECOWAS consists of the Authority of Heads of State and Government, the Council of Ministers, the Community Tribunal, Community Court of Justice, the Executive Secretariat the ECOWAS Parliament, and the Specialised Commissions.
The Authority of Heads of State and Government is the highest organ of the commission
45.

Which of the following countries is a founding member of the Commonwealth?

A. Zimbabwe

B. Ghana

C. India

D. South Africa

Detailed Solution

The Commonwealth was first officially formed in 1926 when the Balfour Declaration of the Imperial Conference recognized the full sovereignty of dominions. Known as the "British Commonwealth", the original members were the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Irish Free State, and Newfoundland.
46.

Which of the following African countries participated in the signing of the United Nations Organization (UNO) Charter in 1945?

A. Ethiopia

B. Tunisia

C. Ghana

D. Nigeria

A
47.

The Economic and Social Council of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is made up of

A. 25 members

B. 26 members

C. 27 members

D. 28 members

C
48.

The Economic and Social Council of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is made up of

A. 25 members

B. 26 members

C. 27 members

D. 28 members

C
49.

The United Nations Secretary-General is appointed for a

A. five-year term

B. four-year term

C. three-year term

D. single-year term

Detailed Solution

The secretary-general of the United Nations is the head of the United Nations Secretariat, one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. The secretary-general serves as the chief administrative officer of the United Nations, with five years, renewable tenure (traditionally limited to two terms)
41.

One of the demerits of the pre-Second World War constitutions of West African colonies was the

A. domination of the Legislative Council by official members

B. domination of the Legislative Council by un-official members

C. introduction of indirect Rule system in the colonies

D. exclusion of traditional rulers from the government

A
42.

The first military coup détat in West Africa was staged in

A. The Gambia

B. Niger

C. Nigeria

D. Togo

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.
43.

Which of the following does not influence the foreign policy of a country?

A. Historical and cultural matters

B. Ideological factors

C. Economic factors

D. Intra-party conflicts

Detailed Solution

Foreign policy of any country is shaped of multiple internal and external factors. The major internal factors that influence the foreign policy are geographical factors, culture and history, economic factors, technology, national capability, leadership, political accountability, bureau of press and bureaucracy.
44.

The highest organ of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is the

A. Council of Ministers

B. Secretariat

C. Tribunal

D. Authority of Heads of State and Government

Detailed Solution

ECOWAS consists of the Authority of Heads of State and Government, the Council of Ministers, the Community Tribunal, Community Court of Justice, the Executive Secretariat the ECOWAS Parliament, and the Specialised Commissions.
The Authority of Heads of State and Government is the highest organ of the commission
45.

Which of the following countries is a founding member of the Commonwealth?

A. Zimbabwe

B. Ghana

C. India

D. South Africa

Detailed Solution

The Commonwealth was first officially formed in 1926 when the Balfour Declaration of the Imperial Conference recognized the full sovereignty of dominions. Known as the "British Commonwealth", the original members were the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Irish Free State, and Newfoundland.
46.

Which of the following African countries participated in the signing of the United Nations Organization (UNO) Charter in 1945?

A. Ethiopia

B. Tunisia

C. Ghana

D. Nigeria

A
47.

The Economic and Social Council of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is made up of

A. 25 members

B. 26 members

C. 27 members

D. 28 members

C
48.

The Economic and Social Council of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is made up of

A. 25 members

B. 26 members

C. 27 members

D. 28 members

C
49.

The United Nations Secretary-General is appointed for a

A. five-year term

B. four-year term

C. three-year term

D. single-year term

Detailed Solution

The secretary-general of the United Nations is the head of the United Nations Secretariat, one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. The secretary-general serves as the chief administrative officer of the United Nations, with five years, renewable tenure (traditionally limited to two terms)