Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Government Question 19

Practice objective / multiple choice question 19 from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Government examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Government Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 19 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The African Union admits a new member only if it satisfies three criteria: (i) be a recognized sovereign state, (ii) have a stable democratic government for at least 5 years, and (iii) have a per‑capita GDP of at least $1,200. Country X is an independent state for 10 years, its per‑capita GDP is $1,500, but its most recent elections were held 3 years ago after which a military coup occurred. Which of the AU criteria does Country X fail to meet, and can it be admitted?

Answer Options

A. It meets all three criteria and can be admitted.
B. It fails criterion (iii) - per‑capita GDP - and therefore cannot be admitted.
Correct Answer C. It fails criterion (ii) - stable democratic government for 5 years - and therefore cannot be admitted.
D. It fails criterion (i) - recognized sovereign state - and therefore cannot be admitted.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
It fails criterion (ii) - stable democratic government for 5 years - and therefore cannot be admitted.

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Government Question 19. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Government examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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