WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 43

211.

The major innovation of the Republican Constitution of 1963 was that

A.

the Prime Minister ceased to be Head of State

B.

the Governor-General's office as the representative of the Queen was abolished

C.

the cabinet was no long responsible to the Legislature

D.

it introduced the executive Presidential system

E.

the Prime Minister was nominated by the Executive Council

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

212.

The 1954 Lyttleton Constitution marked the beginning of formal federalism in Nigeria because it

A.

created the posts of Governor-General at the centre and Governor in the regions

B.

created a Council of Minister at the centre

C.

created the posts of Prime Ministers at the centre and Premier in the regions

D.

outlined the division of powers between the centre and regions

E.

outlined the limits of powers of the judiciary and the Executive and Legislature

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

213.

After some time, the French replaced their colonial policy of assimilation with that of

A.

Indirect Rule

B.

Frenchification

C.

Direct Administration

D.

Association

E.

Ascription

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

214.

The major aim of colonial rule in Nigeria was to

A.

spread Christianity

B.

stop slave trade and slavery

C.

satisfy European curiosity about Africa

D.

stop inter-ethnic wars

E.

obtain cheap raw materials secure ready markets

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

215.

Which of the following characteristics was absent in the pre-colonial administration of the Igbos?

A.

hierarchical and centralized administration

B.

religious and spiritual symbols

C.

consultations

D.

checks and balances

E.

mixture of spiritual and temporal roles

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.