1963 Constitutions - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 1997

Under the 1963 Republican Constitution, the power of judicial review was vested in the

A. Supreme court
B. Parliament
C. President
D. The Chief justice of the federation

Question 12:

• JAMB 1998

Which of the following statements is true about the 1963 and 1979 constitutions?

A. Both had provisions for the office of the president
B. Both had provisions for the office of a constitutional presient
C. Both provided for the offices of prime minister and president
D. Both had provisions for the office of an executive president

Question 13:

• JAMB 1998

The premier of Western Region immediately after independence was

A. Chief Obafemi Awolowo
B. Chief Ladoke Akintola
C. Dr. M.A Majekodunmi
D. Alhaji D.S Adegbenro

Question 14:

• JAMB 1999

A feature common to the 1963, 1979 and 1989 constitutions of Nigeria was that they provided for a

A. Republican system
B. Prime minister
C. Ceremonial head of state
D. President has head of government

Question 15:

• JAMB 2001

Under the 1963 constitution,items not listed in the exclusive and concurrent list were within the exclusive competence of the

A. Executive
B. Federal parliament
C. Regional legislatures
D. Judiciary