WAEC Government 2016 Question 46

Question 46

Military Rule

Military regimes in West Africa have often made use of civilians because

  1. A.only civilians can make decrees.
  2. B.the soldiers are democratic.
  3. C.civilians are part of the armed forces.
  4. D.they need the experience of civilians in government.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (they need the experience of civilians in government.)

Explanation

Soldiers lack administrative and political experience, so they appoint civilians as ministers and advisers.