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WAEC Government 2015 Objective — Question 40

Question 40 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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'Casting vote' was one of the ways the governor in British West Africa controlled the

  • A. Colonial treasurer
  • B. Colonial secretary
  • C. Native authority
  • D. Legislative councilCorrect

Explanation

The Governors in British West Africa control the Legislative Councils in their domain through the power they have to vote on issues being debated in the Legislative Council (the casting vote).

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