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WAEC Government 2016 Objective — Question 48

Question 48 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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48. A pre-colonial West African government was democratic because of the existence of powerful traditions (rulers, age grades, religious institutions, checks and balances).

  • A. powerful traditions, rulers, age grades, religious institutions and checks and balances
  • B. military might alone
  • C. foreign influence only
  • D. absence of any institutions

Explanation

Pre-colonial West African governments were democratic because of the existence of powerful traditions (rulers, age grades, religious institutions, checks and balances).

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