Waec Government 2011 Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• WAEC 2011

The late development of nationalism in French West Africa was due to

A. Absorption of French colonial ex-service men into the French army
B. Implemented government polices
C. Collected and spent taxes and rates
D. Were sources of consultation on customary affairs

Question 47:

• WAEC 2011

The first British West African country to practise the elective principle was

A. Nigeria
B. The Gambia
C. Sierra Leone
D. Ghana

Question 48:

• WAEC 2011

The first Pan-West African political organization formed by the educated elite in the early twentieth century was the

A. Aborigines'Rights Protection Society (ARPS)
B. National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA)
C. West African Students'Union (WASU)
D. West African Youth League (WAYL)

Question 49:

• WAEC 2011

Which of the following is a process in the transition from military to civil rule?

A. Appointment of an Attorney -General
B. Suspension of the constitution
C. Setting up of a Constituent Assembly
D. Non-implementation of development plans

Question 50:

• WAEC 2011

The objective of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is to

A. Promote economic development among member states
B. Achieve unity
C. Establish political unification of West Africa
D. Eradicate all forms of racism in West Africa