Government, 2015, WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2015

Title :

Government

Exam :

WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
41.	The administrative structure adopted in the French colonial territories was A. more of a centralized administration B. focused mainly on traditional rulers C. favourable to the African age grades D. for the development of African culture Show Content Detailed Solution The French administration install a very centralized federalist administration in their territory, a system of direct rule.	A
42.	The Pan -African Movements emerged as a result of A. African cultural heritage B. European racial domination C. the formation of the African Union D. the growth of socialism in Europe	B
43.	Which of the following was the first print media used by nationalists to oppose colonialism in the British West Africa? A. Daily News B. Daily Times C. West African pilot D. Guardian newspaper Show Content Detailed Solution The West African Pilot was a newspaper launched in Nigeria by Nnamdi Azikiwe ("Zik") in 1937, dedicated to fighting for independence from British colonial rule	C
44.	One of the prominent West African nationalist leaders was A. Kwame Nkrumah B. Jomo Kenyatta C. Akintola D. Sekou Tource Show Content Detailed Solution Dr. Kwame Nkrumah (born Francis Nwia-Kofi Ngonloma, September 21, 1909 – April 27, 1972) was an African political leader. He was well known as the first Prime Minister, then President, of Ghana. He imagined a united Africa.	A
45.	Which of the following cannot be altered by a military coup d'etat? The A. constitution B. legal system C. legislature D. state Show Content Detailed Solution military coups take place, constitutional and legal order is replaced by rule of force, suspension of a substantial part of the constitution and trampling upon in a most. Only the state retains its sovereignty	D
46.	Laws promulgated by a military government are called A. bills B. acts C. decress D. proclamations Show Content Detailed Solution Rule by decree is a style of governance allowing quick, unchallenged promulgation of law by a single person or group, and is used primarily by dictators, absolute monarchs and military leaders.	C
47.	The origin of the Commonwealth of Nations can be traced to A. colonial ties B. world economic order C. equality of states D. sovereignty of states Show Content Detailed Solution It was originally created as the British Commonwealth of Nations through the Balfour Declaration at the 1926 Imperial Conference, and formalised by the United Kingdom through the Statute of Westminster in 1931	A
48.	The origin of the Commonwealth of Nations can be traced to A. colonial ties B. world economic order C. equality of states D. sovereignty of states Show Content Detailed Solution It was originally created as the British Commonwealth of Nations through the Balfour Declaration at the 1926 Imperial Conference, and formalised by the United Kingdom through the Statute of Westminster in 1931	A
49.	The first black African to hold the position of UN Secretary-General was A. Salim Ahmed Salirn B. Kofi Annan C. Emeka Anyaoku D. Nelson Mandela Show Content Detailed Solution Kofi Atta Annan, born on April 8, 1938 in Kumasi, Ghana, served as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) between 1997 and 2006. He was the first person of African descent to hold that post.	B
50.	The Secretary-General of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is appointed for a period of A. there years B. five years C. Seven years D. nine years Show Content Detailed Solution The Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council for a five-year term.	B

41.	The administrative structure adopted in the French colonial territories was A. more of a centralized administration B. focused mainly on traditional rulers C. favourable to the African age grades D. for the development of African culture Show Content Detailed Solution The French administration install a very centralized federalist administration in their territory, a system of direct rule.	A
42.	The Pan -African Movements emerged as a result of A. African cultural heritage B. European racial domination C. the formation of the African Union D. the growth of socialism in Europe	B
43.	Which of the following was the first print media used by nationalists to oppose colonialism in the British West Africa? A. Daily News B. Daily Times C. West African pilot D. Guardian newspaper Show Content Detailed Solution The West African Pilot was a newspaper launched in Nigeria by Nnamdi Azikiwe ("Zik") in 1937, dedicated to fighting for independence from British colonial rule	C
44.	One of the prominent West African nationalist leaders was A. Kwame Nkrumah B. Jomo Kenyatta C. Akintola D. Sekou Tource Show Content Detailed Solution Dr. Kwame Nkrumah (born Francis Nwia-Kofi Ngonloma, September 21, 1909 – April 27, 1972) was an African political leader. He was well known as the first Prime Minister, then President, of Ghana. He imagined a united Africa.	A
45.	Which of the following cannot be altered by a military coup d'etat? The A. constitution B. legal system C. legislature D. state Show Content Detailed Solution military coups take place, constitutional and legal order is replaced by rule of force, suspension of a substantial part of the constitution and trampling upon in a most. Only the state retains its sovereignty	D

46.	Laws promulgated by a military government are called A. bills B. acts C. decress D. proclamations Show Content Detailed Solution Rule by decree is a style of governance allowing quick, unchallenged promulgation of law by a single person or group, and is used primarily by dictators, absolute monarchs and military leaders.	C
47.	The origin of the Commonwealth of Nations can be traced to A. colonial ties B. world economic order C. equality of states D. sovereignty of states Show Content Detailed Solution It was originally created as the British Commonwealth of Nations through the Balfour Declaration at the 1926 Imperial Conference, and formalised by the United Kingdom through the Statute of Westminster in 1931	A
48.	The origin of the Commonwealth of Nations can be traced to A. colonial ties B. world economic order C. equality of states D. sovereignty of states Show Content Detailed Solution It was originally created as the British Commonwealth of Nations through the Balfour Declaration at the 1926 Imperial Conference, and formalised by the United Kingdom through the Statute of Westminster in 1931	A
49.	The first black African to hold the position of UN Secretary-General was A. Salim Ahmed Salirn B. Kofi Annan C. Emeka Anyaoku D. Nelson Mandela Show Content Detailed Solution Kofi Atta Annan, born on April 8, 1938 in Kumasi, Ghana, served as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) between 1997 and 2006. He was the first person of African descent to hold that post.	B
50.	The Secretary-General of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is appointed for a period of A. there years B. five years C. Seven years D. nine years Show Content Detailed Solution The Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council for a five-year term.	B