(a) What is a crown colony? (b) Highlight four functions of the Secretary of State...

Explanation

(a) A crown colony is a territory acquired by the British monarch through settlement, cession, conquest or purchase

(b) i. Advising the colonial government on the appointment of governors

ii. Formulation of policies and programmes for the colony subject to British parliament approval

iii. Advising governors on formulation of policies in their respective colonies

iv. Supervision of the colonies

v. Approval of budget prepared by the governor

vi. Receiving delegation/petitions from the colonies

vii. Setting up.commission of enquiry into issues affecting the colonies

viii. Promotion, transfer and dismissal of governors

ix. Approving draft constitutions prepared by the governors

x. Controlling governor's veto and certification powers

xi. Submitting annual report about the colony to the British parliament

xii. Approved all major projects to be undertaken in the colonies

xiii. Issued orders and instructions to the Governors on British colonial policies.