WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 183

911.

The pre-independence political parties in British West African were largely concerned about

A.

settling themselves with political offices

B.

prolonged colonialism in Africa

C.

adoption of fascism

D.

political emancipation of Africans

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

912.

The official members in the Legislative Councils of the British Colonial government were

A.

all Africans

B.

all White

C.

minority White

D.

majority Africans

Correct answer is B

In 1921 an all white  Legislative Council was instituted, but its membership was so small (four official and two nonofficial members) that it made little impact

913.

The highest court of appeal under the Independence Constitutions of the West African States was the

A.

District Tribunal

B.

Country Court

C.

Judicial Committee of Privy Council

D.

Magistrate Court

Correct answer is C

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) is the highest court of appeal 

914.

Colonial constitution were always

A.

confederal

B.

federal

C.

written

D.

flexible

Correct answer is D

It was flexible in such a way that, it could be easily amended and changed without tedious procedures

915.

Which of the following was a nationalist organization?

A.

People's Redemption Organization

B.

National Congress of British West Africa

C.

West Africa People's League

D.

National Council of African People

Correct answer is B

The National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA), founded in 1917, was one of the earliest nationalist organizations in West Africa, and one of the earliest formal organizations working toward African emancipation.