WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 182

906.

The organ of the UNO responsible for the affairs of the mandated territories was the

A.

International Court of Justice

B.

Trusteeship Council

C.

Economic and Social COUNCIL

D.

General Assembly

Correct answer is B

Trusteeship Council  is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, established to help ensure that trust territories were administered in the best interests of their inhabitants and of international peace and security.

907.

Which of the organs of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is responsible for appointing staff of the organization?

A.

Security Council

B.

International Court of Justice

C.

The Secretariat

D.

The Economic and Social Council

Correct answer is C

The Secretariat carries out the substantive and administrative work of the United Nations as directed by the General Assembly, the Security Council and the other organs. At its head is the Secretary-General, who provides overall administrative guidance part of which includes staffing

908.

Which of the following countries is a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?

A.

Congo DR

B.

Libya

C.

Kenya

D.

Burkina Faso

Correct answer is D

The 15 members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.

909.

Which of the following is an advantage a country derives from international relations?

A.

Peaceful settlement of conflict with other nations

B.

Helping their citizens to secure citizenship of other countries

C.

Allowing the government to annex more territories

D.

Increase in population growth

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

910.

Military governments rule by

A.

laws

B.

proclamations

C.

decrees

D.

bye-laws

Correct answer is C

Rule by decree is a style of governance allowing quick, unchallenged use of law by a single person or group, and is used primarily by dictators, absolute monarchs and military leaders.