Waec Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 2161:

• WAEC 2021

The British colonial governor in West Africa wielded sweeping powers by virtues of ____________

A. The land tenure system
B. Drafting laws
C. Tax collection
D. Veto power

Question 2162:

• WAEC 2021

The action plan by African countries under the New partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) aimed at tackling the following issues except

A. Economic
B. Political
C. Religious
D. Social

Question 2163:

• WAEC 2021

What motivated the adoption of indirect Rule system by the British in her West African colonies?

A. Effective and efficient tax system was in place
B. Chiefs did not have the power to make laws
C. Educated elites were in bed with the British government
D. The land was fertile for cash crop farming

Question 2164:

• WAEC 2021

The Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS) was established primarily to ____________

A. Create a common currency for member countries
B. Prevent neo-colonialism
C. Sideline French West African countries in economic activities
D. Promote economic growth and development among member states.

Question 2165:

• WAEC 2021

The media can best contribute to the democratic process of a country by ____________

A. Lobbying ministers to be in their good books
B. Setting the agenda for good government
C. Inciting strikes and demonstrations
D. Recounting the achievements of the government in power