2019 WAEC (WASSCE) Government Past Questions & Answers

Question 1

The removal of government direct control and monopoly in manufacturing and service sectors is called __________

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A. privatization

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B. specialization

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C. commercialization

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D. decentralization

Question 2

The confederal system of government is unpopular because ___________

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D. all the component units are sovereign

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A. the government operates oligarchy system

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B. it does not follow due process

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C. it discourages rapid development

Question 3

The right to govern and administer the affairs of the people of a country is ________

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C. authority

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A. power

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B. diplomacy

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D. influence

Question 4

Military might is a major determinant of a country's _______

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C. foreign policy

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A. independence

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B. democracy

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D. wealth

Question 5

Conventions and usages are rules based on ________

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A. traditions and customs

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B. previous constitutions

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C. legal documents

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D. decisions of commoners

Question 6

Local government is relevant because it provides political ______

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D. participation at the grassroots

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A. discussion among electorate

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B. discipline among party members

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C. representation in the judiciary

Question 7

The mass type of party is ________

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A. broad-based

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B. capitalist

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C. feudalist

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D. conservative

Question 8

The implementation of indirect rule was supervised by the __________

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B. British officials

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A. Chiefs and Councils of elders

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C. spiritual leaders of the land

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D. educated elite

Question 9

The media play a vital role in the political environment in that, it ________

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A. articulates the views of individuals

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B. incites people to be lawless

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C. projects individuals above the state

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D. articulates the views of the ruling party

Question 10

The ultimate duty of a citizen is to demonstrate his/her __________

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B. loyalty to the state

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A. allegiance to the sovereign

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C. respect for the national flag

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D. contribution to government expenditure

Question 11

The major concern of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is world ________

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B. peace

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A. trade

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C. health

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D. cooperation

Question 12

The power of the electorate signifies _________

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A. political sovereignty

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B. legal sovereignty

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C. external sovereignty

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D. internal sovereignty

Question 13

The agency responsible for fulfilling the purpose of the state is ________

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A. government

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B. pressure group

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C. public corporation

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D. media

Question 14

Labour groups mostly come under the umbrella of the ________

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B. trades union congress

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A. industrial workers' union

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C. anomic group

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D. civil defence

Question 15

The following are the reasons widely espoused for military intervention and rules in West Africa except ______

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D. religion

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A. Tribalism and Nepotism

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B. inordinate ambition of soldiers

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C. maladministration

Question 16

The following were checks on the powers of chiefs during the pre-colonial era except the __________

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A. British Officials

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B. Kingsmakers

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C. Council of Elders

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D. Age grades

Question 17

The family and peer groups are important agents of _________

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B. political socialization

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A. political culture

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C. charismatic authority

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D. traditional authority

Question 18

Public corporation can operate in a more efficient manner if they are ________

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A. free from political interference

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B. controlled by the judicial service commission

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C. under the head of the civil service

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D. controlled by the military

Question 19

To facilitate the movement of people from one member to another the Economic Community of West  African States (ECOWAS) has _________

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B. waived visa requirements for citizens of member countries

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A. created several border posts within member states

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C. created one currency for all member countries

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D. maintained regional peace and security through deployment of forces

Question 20

A constitution performs the role of ________

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D. stating the functions and limitations of leaders

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A. law making

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B. law enforcement

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C. communicating the ideals of leaders

Question 21

The features of a state include all the following except _______

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C. society

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A. government

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B. territory

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D. population

Question 22

The constitutional power given to the judiciary to interpret legislative acts, executive and administrative actions and to declare its constitutionality or otherwise is _____

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C. judicial review

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A. judicial power

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B. separation of power

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D. administrative processes

Question 23

The first inter-territorial association organised by some educated African elite in the Gold Coast as the ________

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B. National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA)

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A. Aborigine's Rights Protection Society (ARFS)

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C. Movement of Educated Elites in West Africa (MEEWA)

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D. West Africa Frontier Forces(WAFF)

Question 24

Public Corporations are referred to as statutory bodies because they are established by _________

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B. Acts of parliament

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A. a legislative instrument

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C. an executive instrument

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D. Bye-laws

Question 25

The major problem facing electoral management bodies in West Africa is _______

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D. electoral malpractice

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A. Lack of qualified personnel

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B. poor communication network

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C. foreign interference

Question 26

The impeachment process is a unique feature of the ______

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B. presidential system

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A. parliamentary system

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C. federal system

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D. unitary system

Question 27

ECOWAS monitoring group (ECOMOG)  was established to ________

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B. restore peace to war-torn West African countries

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A. recruit able-bodied men to defend West Africa

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C. change bad government in West Africa

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D. corporation of the ex-servicemen with the governor

Question 28

Which of the following features of indirect rule contributed immensely to Nationalism in British West Africa

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D. exclusion of the educated elites

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A. Establishment of native courts

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B. the appointment of resident district commissioners

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C. establishment of the native courts

Question 29

Nationalist agitation in British West Africa after the World War II led to the ________

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B. formation of political parties

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A. disregard for traditional rulers who supported the British

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C. killing of British administrative officials

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D. cooperation of the ex-servicemen with the governor

Question 30

The following are benefits member countries derive from the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) except _______

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D. free ports

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A. economic cooperation

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B. Larger market

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C. military assistance

Question 31

The authority of the state is collectively exercised by the _______

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A. executive, legislative, judiciary

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B. president, governor and chairman

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C. police, army and navy

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D. government, people and civil servants

Question 32

Which of the following electoral systems is ideal for a heterogeneous society?

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D. proportional representation

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A. simple majority

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B. preferential ballot

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C. non-transferable vote

Question 33

Any type of restricted franchise is a violation of the principle of ________

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C. political equality

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A. constitutionalism

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B. soveriegnty

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D. editorial commentary

Question 34

Which of the following is a function of the party whip?

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B. ensuring that the members tow the party position

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A. flogging erring party members

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C. ensuring the safety of the speaker

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D. assessing the performance of the law makers

Question 35

Which of the following is not a component of political culture?

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B. Age

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A. Norms

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C. Beliefs

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D. Attitudes

Question 36

Pressure groups provide _______

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D. means by which government ascertain public reactions to their policies

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A. manifestoes for political parties

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B. sponsorship of candidates

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C. aims and objectives for a wider appeal to the electorates.

Question 37

The Electorate is defined as ________

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D. citizens that are qualified to vote

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A. intended candidates for voting

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B. elected party members

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C. elected civil society group

Question 38

The major role of minority parties in parliament is to _______

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B. ensure democratic governance

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A. criticize every government policy

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C. monitor the activities of the president

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D. supervise the passage of bills

Question 39

One of the following is a characteristic of a unitary system

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B. Homogeneous society

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A. Heterogeneous society

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C. Communal society

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D. Feudal society

Question 40

The body responsible for the execution of the policies of government is the ______

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B. Civil service

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A. Pressure group

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C. Constitutional Conference

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D. Electoral Commission

Question 41

The Commonwealth Secretariat is located in _________

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C. London

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A. Los Angeles

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B. Kuala-Lumpur

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D. Glasgow

Question 42

The electronic and print media makes their views heard on national issues through_______

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D. editorial commentary

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A. public notice

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B. adverisement

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C. documentary

Question 43

In a presidential system of government, legislative approval is not necessary for the ________

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C. granting of pardons

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A. appointment of supreme court judges

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B. rectification of treaties

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D. appointments of civil servants

Question 44

Which state institution serves as a link between the government and the people?

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B. The civil service

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A. Office of the president

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C. the judiciary

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D. the church

Question 45

Who among the following provided the detailed work on sovereignty?

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A. Jean Bodin

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B. Fredrick Englels

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C. Bolaji Akinyemi

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D. Thomas Hobbes

Question 46

A common feature of pre-independence constitutions of British West African colonies was the _________

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B. governor's membership of both the legislative and executive councils

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A. existence of separation of power

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C. adoption of federalism

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D. establishment of council of elders

Question 47

An African- American who contributed greatly to the growth of nationalism  in West Africa was _______

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D. William Du Bois

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A. Martin Luther King

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B. Jesse Jackson

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C. Nelson Mandela

Question 48

Which colonial administration in West Africa sought to integrate her colonies with their home country?

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C. French

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A. British

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B. Dutch

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D. Danes

Question 49

The political parties established in West Africa in the 1950's were aimed at ________

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A. securing independence for their people

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B. Participating in the colonial administration

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C. introducing guerilla warfare against Europeans

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D. representing their people in the British parliament

Question 50

Which of the following is not an obligation of a citizen?

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D. attending religious gathering

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A. payment of taxes

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B. voting in an election

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C. protecting public property

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