2009 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 5

41
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 option: a
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42
The first military coup détat in West Africa was staged in
A
The Gambia
B
Niger
C
Nigeria
D
Togo
correct option: d
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43
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 option: d
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44
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 option: d
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45
Which of the following countries is a founding member of the Commonwealth?
A
Zimbabwe
B
Ghana
C
India
D
South Africa
correct option: c
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46
Which of the following African countries participated in the signing of the United Nations Organization (UNO) Charter in 1945?
A
Ethiopia
B
Tunisia
C
Ghana
D
Nigeria
correct option: a
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47
The Economic and Social Council of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is made up of
A
25 members
B
26 members
C
27 members
D
28 members
correct option: c
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48
The Economic and Social Council of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is made up of
A
25 members
B
26 members
C
27 members
D
28 members
correct option: c
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49
The United Nations Secretary-General is appointed for a
A
five-year term
B
four-year term
C
three-year term
D
single-year term
correct option: a
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