Constitutional Development in Nigeria - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2019

An important provision of the 1946 constitution was that it ........

A. Conceived federalism for Nigeria
B. Introduced federalism in Nigeria
C. Introduced official majority in the legislative council for the 1st time
D. For the 1st time, introduced the office of the head of government at the regional level

Question 2:

• JAMB 2019

In the all-Nigerian constitutional conference of 1950________

A. All official members of the legislative council participated
B. It was resolved that the Nigerians federation be organized on ethnic basis
C. It was concluded that a quasi-federal structure should be developed for colonial Nigeria
D. All unofficial members of the legislative council participated

Question 3:

• JAMB 1978

The first political party properly so-called was formed in Nigeria in

A. 1916
B. 1923
C. 1944
D. 1948
E. 1951

Question 4:

• JAMB 1978

The (former ) Western Region of Nigeria became internally self-governing in

A. 1955
B. 1957
C. 1958
D. 1956
E. 1959

Question 5:

• JAMB 1978

The first Governor General of Nigeria was

A. Lord Lugard
B. Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe
C. Sir James Robertson
D. The late Major Genery Aguiyi Irosi
E. The Oni of ife