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WAEC Government 2006 Question 37

Question 37

Pre-colonial Political Systems

Some pre-colonial West African governments were democratic because of the existence of

  1. A.powerful traditional rulers
  2. B.age grades
  3. C.religious institutions
  4. D.checks and balances.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (checks and balances.)

Explanation

Systems like the Old Oyo empire had checks and balances (e.g. the Oyo Mesi could remove the Alaafin), which limited the ruler's power.