Post - Independence Constitutions - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 56:

• JAMB 2012

Quota system and federal character principles were entrenched in the 1979 constitution to ensure

A. Loyalty
B. Economic empowerment
C. Equity
D. Even development

Question 57:

• JAMB 2013

Under the 1979 Constitution, statutory allocation of revenue to local government councils is the responsibility of the

A. House of Assembly
B. National Economic Council
C. Federal Legislature
D. Council of State

Question 58:

• JAMB 2014

The Nigeria Independence Constitution was modified by the

A. 1989 constitution
B. 1979 constitution
C. 1963 constitution
D. 1999 constitution

Question 59:

• JAMB 2014

The president of Nigeria was indirectly elected through secret ballot for a period of five years by the senate in

A. 1963
B. 1979
C. 1983
D. 1960

Question 60:

• JAMB 2015

Which of these constitutions recognized local government as a third tier of government in Nigeria?

A. 1960 Constitution
B. 1963 Constitution
C. 1979 Constitution
D. 1946 Constitution