Eastern region constitution 1953 - SS3 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What was the main principle of the Eastern region constitution of 1953?
Regional autonomy
Centralized control
Military rule
What role did traditional rulers play in the Eastern region constitution of 1953?
They were ignored and marginalized
They were given significant power and authority
They were allowed to participate in the regional assembly
What was one of the most important features of the Eastern region constitution of 1953?
The exclusion of traditional rulers from the governance process
The denial of civil liberties and human rights
The granting of regional autonomy
What did the Eastern region constitution of 1953 provide for in terms of civil liberties and human rights?
The suppression of free speech and assembly
The protection of civil liberties and human rights
The establishment of military tribunals
How was the Eastern region constitution of 1953 received by all Nigerians?
It was ignored and had no impact
It faced opposition and controversy
It was only popular among traditional rulers
Who developed the Eastern region constitution of 1953?
What did the Eastern region constitution of 1953 allow for?
What did the Eastern region constitution of 1953 represent in Nigeria's struggle for independence?
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