WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 261

1,301.

One of the measures introduced by indirect rule was

A.

collection and keeping of taxes by the chiefs only

B.

not recognizing traditional institutions

C.

fixing and collection of taxes by British officials themselves

D.

exclusion of the educated elite from the colonial administration

Correct answer is D

Educated elites were excluded in the administration of the colonial indirect rule system

1,302.

Some pre-colonial West African governments were democratic because of the existence of

A.

powerful traditional rulers

B.

age grades

C.

religious institutions

D.

checks and balances

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,303.

Local governments are created to

A.

give more powers to the traditional rulers

B.

bring the government closer to the people

C.

make the people obey more of the local laws

D.

take over the functions of the central government

Correct answer is B

local government brings about grass root inclusion and development. A grassroots movement is one which uses the people in a given district, region, or community as the basis for a political or economic movement.

1,304.

An institution of government that makes bye-laws is the

A.

judiciary

B.

executive

C.

legislature

D.

local authorities

Correct answer is D

A byelaw is a law which is made by a body, such as a local authority, under an enabling power established by an Act of Parliament and which has been confirmed by the Secretary of State. 

1,305.

A minister controls public corporation by

A.

provide the corporation's finances

B.

auditing the accounts of the corporation personally

C.

criticizing the corporation through the mass media

D.

ensuring the effective administration of the corporation

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.