WAEC Government 2025 Objective — Question 25

Question 25 of 52 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Identify the statement which accurately describes the nature of a British Crown Colony.

A. It operated with complete local autonomy and self-governance
B. It was directly governed by the British Crown with appointed officialsCorrect
C. It was purposely established for economic benefits and human labour
D. It allowed local assemblies to have full legislative powers

Explanation

A crown colony is one in which the British Monarch has entire control of legislation and administration, with a governor appointed as the Crown's official representative.

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