Merits and demerits of Oliver Lyttleton’s Constitution of 1954 - SS2 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Which of the following was a merit of Oliver Lyttleton’s Constitution of 1954?
Limited central government power
Undermined traditional rulers
Improved representation
What did the federal system of government created by the Oliver Lyttleton’s Constitution of 1954 allow for?
Increased central government power
Autonomy for regions
Power for traditional rulers
What was one of the demerits of Oliver Lyttleton’s Constitution of 1954?
Increased competition between regions
Improved representation
Maintenance of colonial-era structures
What was the aim of the Oliver Lyttleton’s Constitution of 1954?
To undermine the power of traditional rulers
To maintain the power of the central government
To provide greater autonomy for regions
What did the federal judiciary provided for by the Oliver Lyttleton’s Constitution of 1954 help ensure?
Fair and uniform application of laws
Limited central government power
Increased competition between regions
How did the federal system of government created by the Oliver Lyttleton’s Constitution of 1954 accommodate Nigeria's diverse ethnic and cultural groups?
What was one of the negative consequences of the emphasis on regional autonomy under the Oliver Lyttleton’s Constitution of 1954?