Government, 2010, WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2010

Title :

Government

Exam :

WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
41.	The West African Students' Union worked towards A. the end of colonial rule B. the end of indirect rule C. getting accommodation for West African Students D. the end of the policy of direct rule Show Content Detailed Solution The West African Students' Union, founded in London in 1925 and active into the 1960s, was an association of students from various West African countries who were studying in the United Kingdom. , it had begun to campaign for improved welfare for all African students in London, and for assorted measures for progress in Britain's African colonies. The organisation made opposition to the colour bar its first priority, while also including the promotion of political research, support for the NCBWA and the provision of a student hostel in its founding aims The aim of founding a hostel was taken directly from USAD and the NPU. Many African students in Britain found that, due to racism, it was difficult to secure	C
42.	The policy of Assimilation was abandoned because A. it was too expensive to maintain B. the French were fed up C. the Africans liked it D. it was less expensive Show Content Detailed Solution assimilation in Africa has to do with the French attempting to turn Africans into model French citizens. They did this by teaching the French language at schools and churches, along with French history and other aspects of the French culture. The French abandoned the policy of assimilation partly because the policy itself contravened with their original pre-occupations of their colonial policy in several ways.	B
43.	The constitutional reforms in West Africa after the Second World War were geared towards A. the assimilation of the people B. the evaluation of colonialism C. making the colonies independent states D. making the people support their economic interests Show Content Detailed Solution The Second World War brought into focus the illegality of colonialism in A frica. It is true that most African nations became related after the war in the attempt to regain their lost so vereignty. The effect of the Second World War on A frica situation especially in the area of self-government and self-determination was very vital, it contributed more to a new political climate, the rise of nationalism and the waging of independence campaigns in various colonies as well as the new domestic priorities in the post-war period for colonial rulers. The war however saw the rise and demand for hurriedness in the process of administrative government. By the end of	C
44.	One of the reasons for military takeover in West Africa is A. smooth administration B. political stability C. corruption among political leaders D. good governance Show Content Detailed Solution Reasons why military leaders stage coup d'etat is when especially the civilian government is corrupt in many ways, when there is a lot of crisis in the country either religious, political and otherwise that the civilian government cannot handle, the military will stage in coup d'etat. Bellow are some other reasons; 1) Grievence: this theory explains that coups are caused by groups that mobilize to fight injustices committed by the state. After a long history of political, economic, and social injustices, many groups begin to start coups to stop the trend of injustice. 2) Greed: coups are started by groups of people who are tired of resource and other kinds of economic exploitation. Many leaders in Africa ex	C
45.	Which of the following best describes the foreign policy of West African Countries during the Cold War? A. Support for the Western bloc B. Support for the Eastern bloc C. Non-alignment with any power bloc D. Allegiance to Nazi government	C
46.	Which of the following best describes the foreign policy of West African Countries during the Cold War? A. Support for the Western bloc B. Support for the Eastern bloc C. Non-alignment with any power bloc D. Allegiance to Nazi government	C
47.	The Administrative Headquarters of the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) is in A. Freetown B. Lome C. Banjul D. Abuja Show Content Detailed Solution ECOWAS Secretariat Abuja. It is a regional group of fifteen West African countries. It was founded on 28 May 1975, with the signing of the Treaty of Lagos, its mission is to promote economic integration across the region. The administrative headquarters (secretariat) of ECOWAS is located in Abuja along Yakubu Gowon Cresent in Asokoro district of the city.	D
48.	A representative of one country in another within the Commonwealth of Nations is called A. High Commissioner B. Attache C. Foreigh Minister D. Consul Show Content Detailed Solution High Commissioner A chief representative of the government of one country who is assigned to an ambassadorial post in another country	A
49.	The use of veto power in the United Nations Organization (UNO) is only exercised by the A. Economic and Social Council B. International Court of Justice C. Trusteeship Council D. Security Council Show Content Detailed Solution The United Nations Security Council has 15 members, but only its five permanent members - the United States, the United Kingdom, France, China and Russia - hold the power to impose a veto on the council's resolutions.	D
50.	The head of the Commonwealth of Nations is the A. Colonial Secretary B. Australian Foreign Secretary C. British Monarch D. New Zealand Foreign Minister Show Content Detailed Solution The british monarch Queen Elizabeth II is the Head of the Commonwealth. The Queen’s role carries no formal functions, but has great symbolic significance and has helped to underline the sense of the Commonwealth as a family of nations. The Queen has laid considerable stress on her role as Head of the Commonwealth, and made a great contribution to the association.	C

41.	The West African Students' Union worked towards A. the end of colonial rule B. the end of indirect rule C. getting accommodation for West African Students D. the end of the policy of direct rule Show Content Detailed Solution The West African Students' Union, founded in London in 1925 and active into the 1960s, was an association of students from various West African countries who were studying in the United Kingdom. , it had begun to campaign for improved welfare for all African students in London, and for assorted measures for progress in Britain's African colonies. The organisation made opposition to the colour bar its first priority, while also including the promotion of political research, support for the NCBWA and the provision of a student hostel in its founding aims The aim of founding a hostel was taken directly from USAD and the NPU. Many African students in Britain found that, due to racism, it was difficult to secure	C
42.	The policy of Assimilation was abandoned because A. it was too expensive to maintain B. the French were fed up C. the Africans liked it D. it was less expensive Show Content Detailed Solution assimilation in Africa has to do with the French attempting to turn Africans into model French citizens. They did this by teaching the French language at schools and churches, along with French history and other aspects of the French culture. The French abandoned the policy of assimilation partly because the policy itself contravened with their original pre-occupations of their colonial policy in several ways.	B
43.	The constitutional reforms in West Africa after the Second World War were geared towards A. the assimilation of the people B. the evaluation of colonialism C. making the colonies independent states D. making the people support their economic interests Show Content Detailed Solution The Second World War brought into focus the illegality of colonialism in A frica. It is true that most African nations became related after the war in the attempt to regain their lost so vereignty. The effect of the Second World War on A frica situation especially in the area of self-government and self-determination was very vital, it contributed more to a new political climate, the rise of nationalism and the waging of independence campaigns in various colonies as well as the new domestic priorities in the post-war period for colonial rulers. The war however saw the rise and demand for hurriedness in the process of administrative government. By the end of	C
44.	One of the reasons for military takeover in West Africa is A. smooth administration B. political stability C. corruption among political leaders D. good governance Show Content Detailed Solution Reasons why military leaders stage coup d'etat is when especially the civilian government is corrupt in many ways, when there is a lot of crisis in the country either religious, political and otherwise that the civilian government cannot handle, the military will stage in coup d'etat. Bellow are some other reasons; 1) Grievence: this theory explains that coups are caused by groups that mobilize to fight injustices committed by the state. After a long history of political, economic, and social injustices, many groups begin to start coups to stop the trend of injustice. 2) Greed: coups are started by groups of people who are tired of resource and other kinds of economic exploitation. Many leaders in Africa ex	C
45.	Which of the following best describes the foreign policy of West African Countries during the Cold War? A. Support for the Western bloc B. Support for the Eastern bloc C. Non-alignment with any power bloc D. Allegiance to Nazi government	C

46.	Which of the following best describes the foreign policy of West African Countries during the Cold War? A. Support for the Western bloc B. Support for the Eastern bloc C. Non-alignment with any power bloc D. Allegiance to Nazi government	C
47.	The Administrative Headquarters of the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) is in A. Freetown B. Lome C. Banjul D. Abuja Show Content Detailed Solution ECOWAS Secretariat Abuja. It is a regional group of fifteen West African countries. It was founded on 28 May 1975, with the signing of the Treaty of Lagos, its mission is to promote economic integration across the region. The administrative headquarters (secretariat) of ECOWAS is located in Abuja along Yakubu Gowon Cresent in Asokoro district of the city.	D
48.	A representative of one country in another within the Commonwealth of Nations is called A. High Commissioner B. Attache C. Foreigh Minister D. Consul Show Content Detailed Solution High Commissioner A chief representative of the government of one country who is assigned to an ambassadorial post in another country	A
49.	The use of veto power in the United Nations Organization (UNO) is only exercised by the A. Economic and Social Council B. International Court of Justice C. Trusteeship Council D. Security Council Show Content Detailed Solution The United Nations Security Council has 15 members, but only its five permanent members - the United States, the United Kingdom, France, China and Russia - hold the power to impose a veto on the council's resolutions.	D
50.	The head of the Commonwealth of Nations is the A. Colonial Secretary B. Australian Foreign Secretary C. British Monarch D. New Zealand Foreign Minister Show Content Detailed Solution The british monarch Queen Elizabeth II is the Head of the Commonwealth. The Queen’s role carries no formal functions, but has great symbolic significance and has helped to underline the sense of the Commonwealth as a family of nations. The Queen has laid considerable stress on her role as Head of the Commonwealth, and made a great contribution to the association.	C