Merits and demerits of the Republican Constitution of 1963 (Parliamentary) - SS2 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What system of government was established by the Republican Constitution of 1963?
Presidential
Monarchical
Parliamentary
What was the role of the President under the Republican Constitution of 1963?
Head of government
Head of state
Commander-in-chief of the armed forces
How were Senators elected under the Republican Constitution of 1963?
Directly by the people
Indirectly by the National Assembly
Appointed by the President
Which of the following was a feature of the Republican Constitution of 1963?
Creation of the office of Vice President
Provision for a secret ballot in elections
Establishment of a unicameral legislature
How could the Republican Constitution of 1963 be amended?
By a simple majority vote of the National Assembly
By a two-thirds majority vote of the National Assembly
By a referendum of the people
What was the significance of the Republican Constitution of 1963 in the history of Nigeria?
The Republican Constitution of 1963 marked Nigeria's transition from a dominion within the British Commonwealth to a fully independent republic.
How did the Republican Constitution of 1963 address the issue of regional autonomy in Nigeria?
The constitution provided for a federal system of government, which allowed for regional autonomy and the sharing of revenue between the regions and the federal government.