Government, 2018, WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2018

Title :

Government

Exam :

WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
41.	One reason for the adoption of indirect rule in British West Africa was? A. availability of British officials B. to ensure justice C. inadequate finance D. to assimilate the indigenes Show Content Detailed Solution The main reason for their establishment was to help in the implementation of the policies of the British government at the local level. They were also tasked with the responsibility of maintaining law and order with the help of a local police.	D
42.	Which of the following policies replaced assimilation? A. indigenat B. loi cadre C. association D. indirect rule Show Content Detailed Solution The purpose of the theory of assimilation was to turn African natives into "French" men by educating them in the language and French culture and hence become French citizens or equals. it was replaced with the policy of association. This policy is of the opposing idea that, the relationship between the conqueror and the conquered, of white and black peoples, should be one of ‘association’, not one of identity and merging; it emphasised cooperation between the rulers and the ruled.	C
43.	Which of the following is a reason for the failure of the assimilation policy in French West Africa? A. the change in the name of their culture B. the refusal of Africans to be culturally colonized C. the democratic policy of the french D. bribery of the opinion leaders by the french Show Content Detailed Solution This are some of the raesons the french policy of asimilation failed; 1. The varied African cultures made it difficult for them to be absorbed into the French culture 2. The Africans were not able get the French type of education 3. The Africans were not willing to become Christians 4. They forced opposition from the Muslims 5. The French did not compete with the Africans for cabinet posts and commercial activities 6. African traditional rulers feared they would lose their position 7. French traders feared competition, so they opposed the system 8. It was exp	B
44.	Nationalism prior to the second world war was led by? A. educated elites and chiefs B. chiefs and elders C. aggrieved cocoa farmers D. African merchants Show Content Detailed Solution Nationalism can be defined as the desire for Africans to end all forms of foreign control and influence so as to be able too take charge of their political, social and economic affairs. The second world war helped build strong African nationalism, which resulted in a common goal for all Africans to fight for their freedom. World War II led to decolonization of Africa by affecting both Europe and Africa militarily, psychologically, politically, and economically. it was basically made up of the educated elites who had been educated by west education and the chiefs who felt threatened they might loose their positions and place of authority amongst their subj	A
45.	Which of the folowing is not a factor leading to militart intervention in west African states? A. excessive control of public enterprise B. falsification of election results C. mismanagement of the country's economy D. corruption in high places Show Content Detailed Solution The reasons of military interventions in politics has taken place on the basis of vested interest of military, poverty, economic instability, weak institutions, corruption and as well as on the basis of low political culture.	A
46.	One of the problems of military administration in West Africa is that soldiers ....... A. are representatives of the people B. lack discipline C. are not well organized D. are not trained for governance Show Content Detailed Solution the military are not trained to rule and so when they come into power by means of a coup d' tat, their style of leadership is usually aggressive with no regards to the law in most cases. A military is a heavily-armed, highly-organised force primarily intended for warfare, also known collectively as armed forces.	D
47.	In order to promote democracy and good governance, the commonwealth of Nations ........ A. prosecutes leaders who commit atrocities at the international criminal court B. organises seminars and training programs on technical assistance to members C. sanction members who do not pay their dues D. sponsors election observer teams to monitor the conduct of elections. Show Content Detailed Solution The commonwealth of nations helps in Building, supporting and strengthening legal systems in member countries. This includes promoting regular elections and strengthening election bodies, institutions and processes. The Commonwealth regularly sends teams to observe and report on the conduct of elections. it help build lasting democratic institutions, enabling citizen participation and representation at national and local level. They believe in invitation, not intervention, and follow the principles outlined in the international declaration and code of conduct for election observers	D
48.	Foreign policy of a country could be influenced by? A. personality of political leader B. number of schools in a country C. number of ministers in a country D. national Show Content Detailed Solution Foreign policy is a a government's strategy in dealing with other nations.The basic factors that influence foreign policy are the individual and domestic influences. The outcome depends on the individual decision making ability, on the type of society and government they want to work with.These influences operate from the individual and domestic levels of analysis.	A
49.	Which of the following is not a problem faced by ECOWAS? A. financial security B. political instability C. larger market D. colonial heritage Show Content Detailed Solution Major problems facing the Economic Community of West African States, or ECOWAS, include political instability and poor governance of member states, weakness and lack of diversification of national economies, poor or absent infrastructures for transportation and communications, and an abundance of similar organizations with the same objectives. ECOWAS also faces various social problems endemic to the region and the indifference to progress manifested by some of its members.	A
50.	The united nation organisation (UNO) is primary regarded as successful because A. its members continue to increase B. of its control of outbreak of another world war C. all member countries have veto power D. more member countries acquire more nuclear power Show Content Detailed Solution The United Nations was created to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, protect human rights, maintain international peace and security, and uphold international law.	B

41.	One reason for the adoption of indirect rule in British West Africa was? A. availability of British officials B. to ensure justice C. inadequate finance D. to assimilate the indigenes Show Content Detailed Solution The main reason for their establishment was to help in the implementation of the policies of the British government at the local level. They were also tasked with the responsibility of maintaining law and order with the help of a local police.	D
42.	Which of the following policies replaced assimilation? A. indigenat B. loi cadre C. association D. indirect rule Show Content Detailed Solution The purpose of the theory of assimilation was to turn African natives into "French" men by educating them in the language and French culture and hence become French citizens or equals. it was replaced with the policy of association. This policy is of the opposing idea that, the relationship between the conqueror and the conquered, of white and black peoples, should be one of ‘association’, not one of identity and merging; it emphasised cooperation between the rulers and the ruled.	C
43.	Which of the following is a reason for the failure of the assimilation policy in French West Africa? A. the change in the name of their culture B. the refusal of Africans to be culturally colonized C. the democratic policy of the french D. bribery of the opinion leaders by the french Show Content Detailed Solution This are some of the raesons the french policy of asimilation failed; 1. The varied African cultures made it difficult for them to be absorbed into the French culture 2. The Africans were not able get the French type of education 3. The Africans were not willing to become Christians 4. They forced opposition from the Muslims 5. The French did not compete with the Africans for cabinet posts and commercial activities 6. African traditional rulers feared they would lose their position 7. French traders feared competition, so they opposed the system 8. It was exp	B
44.	Nationalism prior to the second world war was led by? A. educated elites and chiefs B. chiefs and elders C. aggrieved cocoa farmers D. African merchants Show Content Detailed Solution Nationalism can be defined as the desire for Africans to end all forms of foreign control and influence so as to be able too take charge of their political, social and economic affairs. The second world war helped build strong African nationalism, which resulted in a common goal for all Africans to fight for their freedom. World War II led to decolonization of Africa by affecting both Europe and Africa militarily, psychologically, politically, and economically. it was basically made up of the educated elites who had been educated by west education and the chiefs who felt threatened they might loose their positions and place of authority amongst their subj	A
45.	Which of the folowing is not a factor leading to militart intervention in west African states? A. excessive control of public enterprise B. falsification of election results C. mismanagement of the country's economy D. corruption in high places Show Content Detailed Solution The reasons of military interventions in politics has taken place on the basis of vested interest of military, poverty, economic instability, weak institutions, corruption and as well as on the basis of low political culture.	A

46.	One of the problems of military administration in West Africa is that soldiers ....... A. are representatives of the people B. lack discipline C. are not well organized D. are not trained for governance Show Content Detailed Solution the military are not trained to rule and so when they come into power by means of a coup d' tat, their style of leadership is usually aggressive with no regards to the law in most cases. A military is a heavily-armed, highly-organised force primarily intended for warfare, also known collectively as armed forces.	D
47.	In order to promote democracy and good governance, the commonwealth of Nations ........ A. prosecutes leaders who commit atrocities at the international criminal court B. organises seminars and training programs on technical assistance to members C. sanction members who do not pay their dues D. sponsors election observer teams to monitor the conduct of elections. Show Content Detailed Solution The commonwealth of nations helps in Building, supporting and strengthening legal systems in member countries. This includes promoting regular elections and strengthening election bodies, institutions and processes. The Commonwealth regularly sends teams to observe and report on the conduct of elections. it help build lasting democratic institutions, enabling citizen participation and representation at national and local level. They believe in invitation, not intervention, and follow the principles outlined in the international declaration and code of conduct for election observers	D
48.	Foreign policy of a country could be influenced by? A. personality of political leader B. number of schools in a country C. number of ministers in a country D. national Show Content Detailed Solution Foreign policy is a a government's strategy in dealing with other nations.The basic factors that influence foreign policy are the individual and domestic influences. The outcome depends on the individual decision making ability, on the type of society and government they want to work with.These influences operate from the individual and domestic levels of analysis.	A
49.	Which of the following is not a problem faced by ECOWAS? A. financial security B. political instability C. larger market D. colonial heritage Show Content Detailed Solution Major problems facing the Economic Community of West African States, or ECOWAS, include political instability and poor governance of member states, weakness and lack of diversification of national economies, poor or absent infrastructures for transportation and communications, and an abundance of similar organizations with the same objectives. ECOWAS also faces various social problems endemic to the region and the indifference to progress manifested by some of its members.	A
50.	The united nation organisation (UNO) is primary regarded as successful because A. its members continue to increase B. of its control of outbreak of another world war C. all member countries have veto power D. more member countries acquire more nuclear power Show Content Detailed Solution The United Nations was created to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, protect human rights, maintain international peace and security, and uphold international law.	B