(a) This was a form of direct rule of British annexed territories in which the British established political institutions such as the executive council, legislative council and Governor which were used in ruling the people who were regarded as British subjects. The crown colony system was headed by the Governor.
(b)(i) The legislative councils were dominated by the British in the 1920s.
(ii) The Governors were virtually colonial dictators as they had veto powers.
(iii) Executive councils were mere advisory bodies to the Governors.
(iv) The use of traditional rulers as unofficial members in the legislative councils.
(v) The Governors had casting votes which were used to promote British colonial policies.
(vi) The executive councils consisted of only British officials up to 1940s.
(vii) The educated elite were excluded from the administration of the crown colony.
(viii) Africans who were members of the legislative councils were nominated instead of elected.