WAEC Government 2021 Objective — Question 21

Question 21 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The British colonial governor in West Africa wielded sweeping powers by virtue of

A. the land tenure system
B. drafting laws
C. tax collection
D. veto powerCorrect

Explanation

The colonial governor reserved the right to approve or disapprove any legislation passed, i.e. veto power, giving sweeping powers over colonial administration.

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