Merits and demerits of the Independence Constitution of 1960 - SS2 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Which of the following was a merit of the Independence Constitution of 1960?
Weak central government
Guaranteed freedom of religion
Unequal representation
What was the highest court of appeal established by the Independence Constitution of 1960?
High Court
Magistrate Court
Supreme Court
Which of the following was a demerit of the Independence Constitution of 1960?
Establishment of an independent judiciary
Protection of fundamental human rights
Unequal representation
Which level of government had limited powers compared to the regional governments under the Independence Constitution of 1960?
Federal government
Regional government
State government
What did the Independence Constitution of 1960 guarantee with regards to religion?
Discrimination on the basis of religion
Freedom of religion
Freedom of assembly
What was the major consequence of the unequal representation in the parliament under the Independence Constitution of 1960?
It contributed to ethnic and regional tensions that led to the Nigerian Civil War.
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.