Features of the Independence Constitution of 1960 - SS2 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What type of government did the Independence Constitution of 1960 establish in Nigeria?
Unitary
Parliamentary
Presidential
What was the highest court of appeal established by the Independence Constitution of 1960?
High Court
Magistrate Court
Supreme Court
Which level of government had powers over specific areas of national interest under the Independence Constitution of 1960?
Regional government
Federal government
Local government
Which language was recognized as the official language of Nigeria under the Independence Constitution of 1960?
French
English
Spanish
What type of rights were enshrined in the Independence Constitution of 1960?
Economic rights
Fundamental human rights
Property rights
What was the significance of the bicameral legislature established by the Independence Constitution of 1960?
It created a federal parliament with two chambers, the Senate and the House of Representatives, which ensured that all regions of Nigeria had representation at the national level.
How did the Independence Constitution of 1960 address the issue of state creation?
The constitution allowed for the creation of new states, subject to specific conditions such as a minimum population size and a certain level of economic viability.