WAEC Government 2024 Question 47

Question 47

Forms of Government

A government with corrupt rulers who use their power to exploit the people and natural resources of their own territory to extend their personal wealth and political power is described as

  1. A.autocracy.
  2. B.capitalism.
  3. C.kleptocracy.
  4. D.oligarchy.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (kleptocracy.)

Explanation

Kleptocracy means 'rule by thieves': leaders loot public wealth for themselves.