Independence Constitution (1960) - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 1998

During the period 1960, Nigeria was governed under the

A. Presidential system of government
B. Westminster system of government
C. Confederal system of government
D. Unitary system of government

Question 12:

• JAMB 1999

The independence Constitution can be described as

A. Monarchical and presidential
B. Republican and parliamentary
C. Monarchical and parliamentary
D. Federal and republican

Question 13:

• JAMB 2000

Under the independence Constitution of Nigeria, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe was

A. Head of state
B. Governor General
C. Prime Minister
D. Lieutenant Governor

Question 14:

• JAMB 2000

Nigerians opposed the Defence Pact with Britain at independence because it

A. Was forced on Nigeria, by Britian
B. Was very ambiguous
C. Was of no benefit to Nigeria
D. Offended their pride at independence

Question 15:

• JAMB 2001

When Nigeria achieved independence in 1960, the head of state was the

A. President
B. Prime minister
C. Governor-General
D. Queen of England.