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WAEC Government 2011 Question 40

Question 40

Pre-colonial Political Systems

A chief could be deposed in the pre-colonial era if he

  1. A.violated the written constitution.
  2. B.persistently neglected the advice of his elders.
  3. C.refused to collect taxes for the British Governor.
  4. D.married too many wives.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (persistently neglected the advice of his elders.)

Explanation

Traditional councils (e.g. the Oyo Mesi) could remove a ruler who ignored their advice and became autocratic.