WAEC Government 2024 Objective — Question 47
Question 47 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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A government with corrupt rulers who use their power to exploit the people and natural resources of their own territory to extend their personal wealth and political power is described as
- A. autocracy
- B. capitalism
- C. kleptocracyCorrect
- D. oligarchy
Explanation
Kleptocracy is when a government is characterized by corruption and dishonesty, with rulers using their power to exploit the people and resources of their territory for personal wealth and political power.
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