JAMB Government 1978 Question 36

Question 36

Military Rule

The military take over power from politicians in West African countries

  1. A.when politicians have become corrupt, and are reckless in their use of power
  2. B.when there is a breakdown of law and order in the country
  3. C.for reasons which touch on the interest of the military
  4. D.because of the personal ambitions of some politicians
  5. E.all of the above
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (all of the above)

Explanation

Coups in West Africa have been explained by all these causes: corruption, breakdown of order, the army's own interests and the ambitions of individual officers.