Nature and structure of Nigerian federalism - SS2 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
What was Nigeria's system of government before independence?
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A
Federal system
B
Colonial rule
C
Monarchy
2
What happened in 1967 in Nigeria?
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A
Nigeria gained independence from Britain
B
The Eastern region declared independence as the Republic of Biafra
C
The federal government created 12 states
3
What was the purpose of the policy of reconciliation and reconstruction in Nigeria?
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A
To promote development
B
To increase revenue allocation
C
To create new states
4
How many regions was Nigeria divided into before independence?
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A
One
B
Two
C
 Three
5
What was the main issue between the North and South during the 1960s?
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A
Corruption
B
 Tensions
C
Political instability
6
When did Nigeria adopt a federal system of government?
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A
Before independence
B
During the civil war
C
After the civil war
7
What was the main purpose of creating 12 states in Nigeria in 1976?
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8
What challenges has Nigeria faced since gaining independence?
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9
What initiatives have been taken to address the challenges facing Nigeria's federal system?
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10
What was the main purpose of creating 12 states in Nigeria in 1976?
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