The British Minister responsible for the administration of British territories in the Crown Colony system...
GOVERNMENT
WAEC 2008
The British Minister responsible for the administration of British territories in the Crown Colony system was the
- A. Colonial Secretary
- B. Secretary of State for the Colonies
- C. Secretary of Treasury
- D. Secretary of Native Affairs
Correct Answer: B. Secretary of State for the Colonies
Explanation
He was responsible for the administration of the colonies. One of the functions of the Secretary of State was to advise the British Crown on persons who could be appointed as Governors for the British colonies. He had the power to promote, transfer and dismiss colonial governors if they did not perform well.
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