JAMB Government 2002 Question 43

Question 43

Pre-colonial Political Systems

In pre-colonial Igbo society, decisions on public issues were reached mainly through

  1. A.the oracles
  2. B.majority votes
  3. C.imposition
  4. D.consensus.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (consensus.)

Explanation

Igbo society was decentralised and republican; issues were discussed in village assemblies until general agreement (consensus) was reached.