JAMB Government 2007 Question 4

Question 4

The Commonwealth

A principle defect of the commonwealth is

  1. A.lack of commitment by member states
  2. B.lack of quorum at annual summits
  3. C.poverty among member states
  4. D.lack of a democratic head.
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Answer: A (lack of commitment by member states)

Explanation

Commonwealth membership is voluntary and its decisions are not binding, so members often fail to act on what is agreed.