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

(a) What is a crown colony?
(b) Highlight four functions of the Secretary of State for the colony under the British colonial system.
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    Correct Answer: Option n
    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.

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