WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 147

731.

Which of the following factors necessitates the adoption of federalism in a state?

A.

Fear of one ethnic group dominating the others

B.

Adoption of a Written Constitution

C.

Availability of natural resources

D.

Encouragement of secession

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

732.

The development of nationalist movement was late in French West Africa because of the

A.

Second World War

B.

indirect rule system

C.

assimilation policy

D.

obnoxious land laws

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

733.

The system of administration adopted by the the British in the crown colonies in West Africa was

A.

indirect rule

B.

democratic

C.

assimilation

D.

association

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

734.

A major feature of the constitutions in British West African colonies in the 1920s was the

A.

abolition of local government

B.

introductions of the elective principle

C.

introduction of council of elders

D.

introduction of Universal Adult Suffrage

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

735.

Which of following groups was provided for under the French West African Dual Citizenship?

A.

Men and women

B.

Muslims and Christians

C.

Soldiers and civilians

D.

Citizens and the subjects

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.