WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 173

861.

The major defect of foreign policy in West Africa is

A.

public opinion and pressure groups

B.

military power

C.

good economy

D.

poor leadership

Correct answer is D

Poor leadership is associated with most  African countries and this has limited its foreign policies. There is massive corruption and little or no experience in implementing viable policies.

862.

One of the defect of military government is

A.

freedom of expression

B.

registration of parties

C.

abuse of Human Rights

D.

promotion of military officers

Correct answer is C

Military rule; rule  applying to members of the armed forces. Martial law, where military authority takes over normal administration of law.  It is characterized by suspension of the constitution, disregard for the rule of law as well as abuse of human rights.

863.

The first military d'etat in West Africa was staged in

A.

Niger

B.

Guinea

C.

Togo

D.

Ghana

Correct answer is C

The 1963 Togolese coup d'état was a military coup that occurred in the West African country of Togo on 13 January 1963.

864.

The political parties that were established in West African between 1945 and 1965 fought for

A.

national conferences

B.

political independence

C.

supremacy among themselves

D.

regional integration

Correct answer is B

They fought for the political emancipation and freedom of the African nations

865.

The introduction of elective principle in colonial West Africa allowed

A.

Africans to be elected into the Legislative Councils

B.

the removal of the Governor-Generals' veto powers

C.

an African to become a Governor-General

D.

the removal of the Governor-General vote powers

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.