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WAEC Government 2022 Question 48

Question 48

Pre-colonial Political Systems

The Council of Elders in the pre-colonial political institution of West Africa best served on the Council as

  1. A.warriors of the state
  2. B.go-between the gods and the people
  3. C.custodians of the wealth of the state
  4. D.representatives of the commoners.
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Answer: D (representatives of the commoners.)

Explanation

Elders in the council represented their lineages and wards, speaking for ordinary people before the ruler.