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WAEC Government 2017 Theory — Question 12

Question 12 of 16 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2017 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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7(b) Highlight four functions of the Secretary of State for the colony under the British colonial system

Model answer

(i) The Secretary of State for the colony was responsible for the supervision of all British colonies. (ii) He served as the link between the British government and her colonies. (iii) He appointed the colonial governors. (iv) He could also remove and transfer the colonial governors.

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