WAEC Government 2020 Objective — Question 41

Question 41 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

During the colonial era, the governor had enormous powers, one of which was the power to

A. reject any recommendation of both the legislative and executive councilsCorrect
B. appoint traditional rulers directly
C. dissolve the colonial civil service
D. grant instant independence

Explanation

During the colonial era, the governor had enormous powers, one of which was the power to reject any recommendation of both the legislative and executive councils. This was known as reserved veto and it portrayed the colonial governor as dictatorial.

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