WAEC Government 2023 Theory — Question 10
Question 10 of 11 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2023 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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9. Outline five positive political impact colonial administration had on West African States leading to statehood.
Model answer
1. The creation and demarcation of modern states with defined territorial boundaries. 2. It fostered the creation of a sense of national identity among diverse ethnic groups. 3. It led to the formation of political parties as vehicles for political participation. 4. It gave rise to the formation of pressure groups and trade unions. 5. It led to the establishment of the press/media, which promoted political awareness. (Other acceptable points: establishment of bureaucratic/administrative institutions; introduction of the elective principle.)
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