Features of Hugh Clifford's Constitution of 1922 - SS2 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What was the main responsibility of the central legislative council created by the Constitution of 1922?
Make laws only for specific regions
Make laws that applied to the entire country
To represent the interests of the Nigerian people
Who appointed the Governor-General under the Constitution of 1922?
The Nigerian people
The British monarch
The regional councils
What was the composition of the regional councils created by the Constitution of 1922?
Elected members only
Appointed members only
Both elected and appointed members
What was the main criticism of the Constitution of 1922?
It did not provide enough political representation for Nigerians
It gave too much power to local communities
It did not establish a central legislative council
It did not provide enough political representation for Nigerians
What was the purpose of creating the position of Governor-General under the Constitution of 1922?
To represent the interests of the Nigerian people
To maintain control over defense and foreign affairs
To ensure separation of powers
What was the main responsibility of the regional councils created by the Constitution of 1922?
To make laws in specific regions of Nigeria.
What was the main criticism of the Constitution of 1922?
It did not provide enough political power to local communities and for allowing the British colonial government to maintain control over important areas such as defense and foreign affairs.