Constitutional Development of Nigeria - JSS2 Civic education Past Questions and Answers - page 2
What type of government did Nigeria have during the First Republic (1963-1966)?
Military dictatorship
Parliamentary democracy
Presidential democracy
Absolute monarchy
What is the primary function of Nigeria's National Assembly?
Executive oversight
Legislative enactment
Judicial review
Constitutional interpretation
Which constitutional principle ensures the division of governmental powers among different branches?
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
What event led to the abrogation of the Independence Constitution in Nigeria?
Second Military Coup
Third Military Coup
First Military Coup
Civil War
What is a characteristic feature of Nigeria's post-independence constitutions?
Strong centralization of power
Absence of fundamental rights
Emphasis on military rule
Efforts to address governance challenges
Who promulgated Nigeria's current constitution?
Military junta
Colonial administrators
Civilian government
International organizations
Explain the significance of the Independence Constitution in Nigeria's transition to self-governance.
The Independence Constitution symbolized Nigeria's transition from colonial rule to self-governance, establishing the country as an independent nation with its own indigenous constitutional framework, political institutions, and aspirations for democratic governance.
Discuss the impact of military coups on Nigeria's constitutional development, particularly in relation to the abrogation of the Independence Constitution.
Military coups in Nigeria, notably the First Military Coup, led to the abrogation of the Independence Constitution, suspending democratic rule and initiating periods of military dictatorship, which significantly influenced Nigeria's constitutional trajectory and governance dynamics.
Analyze the role of Nigeria's post-independence constitutions in addressing governance challenges and promoting democratic principles.
Nigeria's post-independence constitutions, including those of the Second, Third, and Fourth Republics, have sought to address governance challenges, protect fundamental rights, and promote democratic principles amidst periods of civilian rule, military interventions, and constitutional reforms.
Evaluate the principle of the supremacy of the constitution in Nigeria's constitutional framework and its implications for governance and the rule of law.
The principle of the supremacy of the constitution asserts the paramount authority of the constitution over all laws and government actions, ensuring adherence to constitutional norms, upholding the rule of law, and safeguarding democratic governance in Nigeria.