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WAEC Government 1999 Question 38

Question 38

Pre-colonial Political Systems

The traditional political rule in pre-colonial British West Africa was characterized by

  1. A.anarchy
  2. B.separation of powers
  3. C.tyrannical rule
  4. D.rule by consent.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (rule by consent.)

Explanation

Traditional rulers governed with councils and could be checked or removed, so rule rested largely on the people's consent.