Features of the Macpherson Constitution of 1951 - SS2 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What was the main aim of the Macpherson Constitution of 1951?
To introduce representative government in Nigeria
To abolish the local government system
To establish a monarchy in Nigeria
How many regions were created under the Macpherson Constitution?
One
Two
Three
Who had ultimate authority under the Macpherson Constitution?
The regional assemblies
The Governor-General
The local government councils
What was the role of the central legislative council?
To make laws on all subjects
To make laws on certain subjects, such as defense, foreign affairs, and communications
To establish local government councils
What reforms did the Macpherson Constitution introduce in the local government system?
It abolished the local government councils
It allowed for full local autonomy
It created new local government councils and allowed for some level of local autonomy
Did the Macpherson Constitution fall short of full independence and democratic rule in Nigeria?
Which body had the power to make laws on certain subjects under the Macpherson Constitution?