WAEC Government 2015 Question 40

Question 40

Colonial Administration

'Casting vote' was one of the ways the Governor in British West Africa controlled the

  1. A.Colonial treasurer
  2. B.Colonial secretary
  3. C.Native authority
  4. D.Legislative council.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Legislative council.)

Explanation

The Governor presided over the Legislative Council and his casting vote broke ties in his favour.