The British colonial governor in West Africa wielded sweeping powers by virtues of

A. the land tenure system

B. drafting laws

C. tax collection

D. veto power

The action plan by African countries under the New partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) aimed at tackling the following issues except

A. economic

B. political

C. religious

D. social

What motivated the adoption of indirect Rule system by the British in her West African colonies?

A. Effective and efficient tax system was in place

B. Chiefs did not have the power to make laws

C. Educated elites were in bed with the British government

D. The land was fertile for cash crop farming

The Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS) was established primarily to

A. create a common currency for member countries

B. prevent neo-colonialism

C. sideline French West African countries in economic activities

D. Promote economic growth and development among member states.

The media can best contribute to the democratic process of a country by

A. lobbying ministers to be in their good books

B. setting the agenda for good government

C. inciting strikes and demonstrations

D. recounting the achievements of the government in power

Public corparations can deliver on their mandate if

A. incidence of corporation and mismanagement were dealt with

B. loans were secured to pay staff well

C. politicians were members of the board

D. religious institutions pray for their success

Citizenship of a state is based on the following requirements except

A. birth

B. marriage

C. education

D. naturalization

One-party system encourages and often ends up in

A. democracy

B. dictatorship

C. fair electoral contest

D. freedom of expression

Which of the following tools is not used by pressure groups to achieve with their aim?

A. Boycotts

B. Demonstrations

C. Elections

D. Strikes

Frequents military coup d'etats which topple elected governments negatively affect and stall

A. education

B. culture and religion

C. health

D. democratic gains