WAEC Government 2002 Question 38

Question 38

Colonial Administration

Which of the following defines the Loi Cadre in French West Africa?

  1. A.Outline laws for administrative and political reforms
  2. B.A military cadre used to enforce laws
  3. C.A new law to punish offenders without trials
  4. D.The centre for political awareness in West Africa.
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Answer: A (Outline laws for administrative and political reforms)

Explanation

The Loi Cadre (1956) was a framework law giving the French territories elected assemblies and wider self-government.