Year :
2008
Title :
Government
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
41 - 46 of 46 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
| 41. |
The pre-independence political parties in British West African were largely concerned about A. settling themselves with political offices B. proloned colonialism in Africa C. adoption of fascism D. political emancipation of Africans |
D |
| 42. |
Military governments rule by A. laws B. proclamations C. decrees D. bye-laws Detailed SolutionRule by decree is a style of governance allowing quick, unchallenged use of law by a single person or group, and is used primarily by dictators, absolute monarchs and military leaders. |
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| 43. |
Which of the following is an advantage a country derives from international relations? A. Peaceful settlement of conflict with other nations B. Helping their citizens to secure citizenship of other countries C. Allowing the government to annex more territories D. Increase in population growth |
A |
| 44. |
Which of the following countries is a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)? A. Congo DR B. Libya C. Kenya D. Burkina Faso Detailed SolutionThe 15 members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo. |
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| 45. |
Which of the organs of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is responsible for appointing staff of the organization? A. Security Council B. International Court of Justice C. The Secretariat D. The Economic and Social Council Detailed SolutionThe Secretariat carries out the substantive and administrative work of the United Nations as directed by the General Assembly, the Security Council and the other organs. At its head is the Secretary-General, who provides overall administrative guidance part of which includes staffing |
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| 46. |
The organ of the UNO responsible for the affairs of the mandated territories was the A. International Court of Justice B. Trusteeship Council C. Economic and Social COUNCIL D. General Assembly Detailed SolutionTrusteeship Council is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, established to help ensure that trust territories were administered in the best interests of their inhabitants and of international peace and security. |
| 41. |
The pre-independence political parties in British West African were largely concerned about A. settling themselves with political offices B. proloned colonialism in Africa C. adoption of fascism D. political emancipation of Africans |
D |
| 42. |
Military governments rule by A. laws B. proclamations C. decrees D. bye-laws Detailed SolutionRule by decree is a style of governance allowing quick, unchallenged use of law by a single person or group, and is used primarily by dictators, absolute monarchs and military leaders. |
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| 43. |
Which of the following is an advantage a country derives from international relations? A. Peaceful settlement of conflict with other nations B. Helping their citizens to secure citizenship of other countries C. Allowing the government to annex more territories D. Increase in population growth |
A |
| 44. |
Which of the following countries is a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)? A. Congo DR B. Libya C. Kenya D. Burkina Faso Detailed SolutionThe 15 members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo. |
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| 45. |
Which of the organs of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is responsible for appointing staff of the organization? A. Security Council B. International Court of Justice C. The Secretariat D. The Economic and Social Council Detailed SolutionThe Secretariat carries out the substantive and administrative work of the United Nations as directed by the General Assembly, the Security Council and the other organs. At its head is the Secretary-General, who provides overall administrative guidance part of which includes staffing |
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| 46. |
The organ of the UNO responsible for the affairs of the mandated territories was the A. International Court of Justice B. Trusteeship Council C. Economic and Social COUNCIL D. General Assembly Detailed SolutionTrusteeship Council is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, established to help ensure that trust territories were administered in the best interests of their inhabitants and of international peace and security. |