WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2758

13,786.

The main focus of the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) is the

A.

maintenance of peace in troubled sports of West Africa

B.

installation of unipopular governments in West Africa

C.

protection of oil pipelines along the coast of West Africa

D.

promotion of military rule

Correct answer is A

The main goal of ECOWAS is to promote economic cooperation among member states in order to raise living standards and promote economic development.

13,787.

The Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) is made up of

A.

Justice Ministers

B.

Foreign Affairs Ministers

C.

Education Ministers

D.

Defence Ministers

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

13,788.

The major defect of foreign policy in West Africa is

A.

public opinion and pressure groups

B.

military power

C.

good economy

D.

poor leadership

Correct answer is D

Poor leadership is associated with most  African countries and this has limited its foreign policies. There is massive corruption and little or no experience in implementing viable policies.

13,789.

One of the defect of military government is

A.

freedom of expression

B.

registration of parties

C.

abuse of Human Rights

D.

promotion of military officers

Correct answer is C

Military rule; rule  applying to members of the armed forces. Martial law, where military authority takes over normal administration of law.  It is characterized by suspension of the constitution, disregard for the rule of law as well as abuse of human rights.

13,790.

The first military d'etat in West Africa was staged in

A.

Niger

B.

Guinea

C.

Togo

D.

Ghana

Correct answer is C

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