WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 192

956.

The highest organ of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is the

A.

Council of Ministers

B.

Secretariat

C.

Tribunal

D.

Authority of Heads of State and Government

Correct answer is D

ECOWAS consists of the Authority of Heads of State and Government, the Council of Ministers, the Community Tribunal, Community Court of Justice, the Executive Secretariat the ECOWAS Parliament, and the Specialised Commissions.

The Authority of Heads of State and Government is the highest organ of the commission

957.

Which of the following does not influence the foreign policy of a country?

A.

Historical and cultural matters

B.

Ideological factors

C.

Economic factors

D.

Intra-party conflicts

Correct answer is D

Foreign policy of any country is shaped of multiple internal and external factors. The major internal factors that influence the foreign policy are geographical factors, culture and history, economic factors, technology, national capability, leadership, political accountability, bureau of press and bureaucracy.

958.

The first military coup détat in West Africa was staged in

A.

The Gambia

B.

Niger

C.

Nigeria

D.

Togo

Correct answer is D

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

959.

One of the demerits of the pre-Second World War constitutions of West African colonies was the

A.

domination of the Legislative Council by official members

B.

domination of the Legislative Council by un-official members

C.

introduction of indirect Rule system in the colonies

D.

exclusion of traditional rulers from the government

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

960.

Nationalism in British West Africa aimed at

A.

gaining independence

B.

abolishing chieftaincy

C.

collecting revenue

D.

constructing roads

Correct answer is A

Early nationalists hoped to overcome ethnic fragmentation by creating nation-states and become independent.