Emergence of federalism in Nigeria - SS3 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
When did Nigeria adopt a federal system of government?
1946
1999
1975
What was the Richards Constitution?
A unitary system of government
A federal system of government
A colonial document
How many regions were established under the Richards Constitution?
One
Three
Four
What led to the erosion of federalism in Nigeria?
The introduction of the Richards Constitution
The military coups of 1966 and 1975
The adoption of the 1999 constitution
What powers does the federal government have under the 1999 constitution?
Powers over education, health, and agriculture
Exclusive powers over defense, foreign policy, and monetary policy
Both a and b
Exclusive powers over defense, foreign policy, and monetary policy
What is federalism in Nigeria?
Federalism in Nigeria is a system of government where power is shared between the central government and the regions.
What was the main reason for the emergence of federalism in Nigeria?
The main reason for the emergence of federalism in Nigeria was the need to balance power between the central government and the regions, due to the diverse ethnic and linguistic groups in the country.