Waec Government 1992 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• WAEC 1992

One of the criticisms against the policy of assimilation was that it

A. Recongnizeed the traditional rulers
B. Ignored the educated elite
C. Did not recongnize African culture as good enough
D. Recongnized all thecommunties in French West Africa
E. Granted French citizenship to all the people in Senegal

Question 42:

• WAEC 1992

Which of the following was not a feature of the 1922 elective principle in Nigeria ?

A. It restricted suffrage to men
B. It confined elections to Lagos and Calabar
C. It required a property qualification worth Ƹ100.00
D. Only four members were elected into the legislative Council
E. British citizens were allowed to vote

Question 43:

• WAEC 1992

One of the features of the 1946 Richards constitution in Nigeria was

A. Unofficial majority in the Legislative Council
B. African majority in the Exective Council
C. Ministerial responsibility
D. Universal adult suffrage
E. Appointment of premiers for the regions

Question 44:

• WAEC 1992

One of the defects of the 1951 Macpherson constitution of Nigeria was the

A. Registration of political parties by FEDECO
B. Direct funding of local government by federal government
C. Abolition of Judicial service Commission
D. Establishment of the Public Complaints Commission
E. Provision for bicameral legislature at the centre

Question 45:

• WAEC 1992

The 1976 local government reform was innovative because it

A. Provided for indirect election
B. Gave traditional ruler political power
C. Gave wide powers to councilors
D. Empowered chairmen to appoint their secretaries
E. Harmonized local government structure in Nigeria