Hugh Clifford’s constitution of 1922 - SS2 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Who was the British Governor-General of Nigeria when the Constitution of 1922 was created?
Hugh Clifford
Nelson Mandela
Winston Churchill
What was the main purpose of the central legislative council created by the Constitution of 1922?
To represent the interests of the Nigerian people
To represent the interests of the British colonial government
To provide limited political representation for Nigerians
How were the members of the regional councils created under the Constitution of 1922?
Elected only
Appointed only
Both elected and appointed
What was the main criticism of the Constitution of 1922?
It did not provide enough political power to local communities
It gave too much power to the British colonial government
It did not create regional councils
What did the Constitution of 1922 pave the way for in Nigeria's political development?
Future reforms and progress towards independence
British colonial rule
A centralized system of government
Who was responsible for creating the Constitution of 1922?
What was the main purpose of the regional councils created by the Constitution of 1922?
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