WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 271

1,351.

The Secretary of State for the colonies was responsible for

A.

democratization of local governments

B.

initiating colonial policies

C.

fighting for the interest of the people

D.

working with traditional rulers

Correct answer is B

He was responsible for the administration of the colonies. One of the functions of the Secretary of State was to advise the British Crown on persons who could be appointed as Governors for the British colonies.

1,352.

Colonial administration in West Africa was-a result of

A.

a need for a new environment

B.

the desire to under-develop West Africa

C.

a need for raw materials and markets

D.

the urge to introduce western education

Correct answer is C

 The purpose of colonization was to serve as a source of inexpensive labor and natural resources.  Most colonists had faced difficult lives in Britain, Ireland, Scotland, or Germany. They came to the Africa to escape poverty, warfare, political turmoil, famine and disease. They believed colonial life offered new opportunities.

1,353.

The electoral system in which the winner should have more than all the votes of all the other contestants put together is called

A.

simple majority system

B.

referendum

C.

second ballot system

D.

absolute majority system

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,354.

For democracy to be sustained in a country it needs a

A.

rich political leader

B.

well - informed electorate

C.

partial electoral commission

D.

large police force

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,355.

The political party whose membership comprises people of high social status is called

A.

religious party

B.

broker party

C.

elite party

D.

mass party

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.