JAMB Government 1982 Question 46

Question 46

Colonial Administration

The main function of the Legislative Council in British Colonial West Africa was to

  1. A.advise the Governor on policy
  2. B.make the law
  3. C.execute the law
  4. D.interpret the law
  5. E.act as a disciplinary body for the civil servants
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (advise the Governor on policy)

Explanation

The colonial Legislative Council mainly advised the Governor, who kept the final say over laws and policy.