Constitutional Development of Nigeria - JSS2 Civic education Past Questions and Answers - page 1
When did Nigeria gain independence from British colonial rule?
1950
1960
1970
1980
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Which constitution established Nigeria as a federal parliamentary democracy?
Clifford Constitution
Richards Constitution
Independence Constitution
1999 Constitution
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Which colonial constitution introduced limited elective representation in Nigeria?
Clifford Constitution
Macpherson Constitution
Lyttelton Constitution
Richards Constitution
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What system of government did Nigeria adopt upon gaining independence?
Unitary system
Federal system
Presidential system
Parliamentary system
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Which military regime suspended the Independence Constitution in Nigeria?
Ibrahim Babangida regime
Yakubu Gowon regime
Olusegun Obasanjo regime
General Aguiyi-Ironsi regime
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What is the current constitutional framework in Nigeria?
1979 Constitution
1989 Constitution
1999 Constitution
2009 Constitution
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Which principle asserts the paramount authority of the constitution over all laws and government actions?
Rule of Law
Separation of Powers
Supremacy of the Constitution
Federalism
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What is the primary role of the Nigerian judiciary in relation to the constitution?
Enforcing military decrees
Interpreting and upholding the constitution
Legislating new laws
Implementing government policies
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Which colonial constitution introduced indirect rule in Nigeria?
Clifford Constitution
Macpherson Constitution
Lyttelton Constitution
Richards Constitution
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What is the significance of the Independence Constitution in Nigerian history?
It established Nigeria as a republic
It marked the beginning of military rule
It symbolized Nigeria's transition to self-governance
It abolished colonialism in Nigeria
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