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WAEC Government 1991 (August) Question 21

Question 21

Pre-colonial Political Systems

In the pre-colonial political system of the Yoruba, the traditional ruler had

  1. A.legislative and executive powers
  2. B.legislative and judicial powers.
  3. C.executive power only.
  4. D.legislative, executive and judicial powers.
  5. E.law making powers only.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (legislative, executive and judicial powers.)

Explanation

The Oba, with his council of chiefs, made laws, ran the administration and was the highest court.