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WAEC Government 2020 Objective — Question 45

Question 45 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A major advantage of a country's foreign policy is that it

  • A. encourages infringement on the territories of other states
  • B. promotes the country's national interestCorrect
  • C. stimulates political activities in the state
  • D. causes friction between the leaders and the led

Explanation

Foreign policy refers to how a country relates with her external environment; it is the totality of programmes and strategies used by a state in her interaction with other states in the international political system. The main objective of any country's foreign policy is to promote her national interest.

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