WAEC WASSCE Government 2024 past questions and answers
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1. When Nigeria describes Africa as the centrepiece of its foreign policy, it means that
- African affairs receive priority in its external relations.
- Nigeria maintains diplomatic relations only with African states.
- Nigeria must adopt the same political system as every African state.
- all Nigerian foreign policy decisions are made by the African Union.
Answer: A. African affairs receive priority in its external relations.
The phrase indicates that Nigeria gives particular attention to African issues and relations.
2. Which principal organ of the United Nations has primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security?
- The Economic and Social Council
- The Security Council
- The International Court of Justice
- The Secretariat
Answer: B. The Security Council
The UN Charter assigns primary responsibility for international peace and security to the Security Council.
3. The Economic Community of West African States was established in 1975 by the
- Treaty of Abuja.
- Treaty of Accra.
- Treaty of Lagos.
- Treaty of Dakar.
Answer: C. Treaty of Lagos.
ECOWAS was founded in 1975 through the Treaty of Lagos.
4. Which statement best describes the Commonwealth of Nations?
- It is a military alliance whose members must maintain a common army.
- It is a customs union that requires all members to use one currency.
- It is a federation with a central government that makes laws for its members.
- It is a voluntary association of independent states, many with historical links to Britain.
Answer: D. It is a voluntary association of independent states, many with historical links to Britain.
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of independent countries and is not a federation or military alliance.
5. Nigeria's membership of OPEC is most directly connected with its interest in
- coordinating policies concerning petroleum production and trade.
- setting international rules for civil aviation.
- administering territories under colonial rule.
- creating a common court for West African states.
Answer: A. coordinating policies concerning petroleum production and trade.
OPEC coordinates the petroleum policies of its member countries.
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