WAEC Government 2008 Question 2

Question 2

The State and Government

A state performs the following functions except

  1. A.promoting the welfare of the citizens
  2. B.encouraging the struggle for power
  3. C.providing social services
  4. D.encouraging trade with other states.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (encouraging the struggle for power)

Explanation

A state promotes welfare, services and trade; encouraging a struggle for power is not its function.