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
Which constitution established Nigeria as a federal parliamentary democracy?
Clifford Constitution
Richards Constitution
Independence Constitution
1999 Constitution
Which colonial constitution introduced limited elective representation in Nigeria?
Clifford Constitution
Macpherson Constitution
Lyttelton Constitution
Richards Constitution
What system of government did Nigeria adopt upon gaining independence?
Unitary system
Federal system
Presidential system
Parliamentary system
Which military regime suspended the Independence Constitution in Nigeria?
Ibrahim Babangida regime
Yakubu Gowon regime
Olusegun Obasanjo regime
General Aguiyi-Ironsi regime
What is the current constitutional framework in Nigeria?
1979 Constitution
1989 Constitution
1999 Constitution
2009 Constitution
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
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
Which colonial constitution introduced indirect rule in Nigeria?
Clifford Constitution
Macpherson Constitution
Lyttelton Constitution
Richards Constitution
What type of government did Nigeria have during the First Republic (1963-1966)?
Military dictatorship
Parliamentary democracy
Presidential democracy
Absolute monarchy