The British colonial administrative policy - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• JAMB 1986

Which constitution was created to legislate for the Lagos Colony and the Southern Provinces?

A. The Richard Constitution
B. The Clifford Constitution
C. The Lyttleton Constitution
D. The Macpherson Constitution

Question 47:

• JAMB 1986

Before the 1963 Constitution, the highest court of appeal for Nigeria was the

A. Supreme Court
B. Federal Court of Appeal
C. Privy Council
D. Federal High Court

Question 48:

• JAMB 1987

Under the indirect rule system

A. Chiefs were allowed to govern their people
B. Colonial administrators shared power equally with traditional rulers
C. Traditional rulers were encouraged to adopt the British system of government
D. Colonial administrators increased the powers of traditional rulers

Question 49:

• JAMB 1987

The Clifford Constitution was notable for

A. Amalgamating the Northern and Southern Provinces
B. Introducing indirect rule
C. Establishing the legislative council
D. Creating a Northern majority in the legislative council

Question 50:

• JAMB 1987

Under the Macpherson Constitution members of the central legislature were

A. Appointed by the governor general
B. Chosen from the regional legional legislature
C. Elected directly by the whole country
D. Appointed by the regional Lt Governmors