POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 211:

• JAMB 1988

One of the major features of the constitution operative in the British West African colonies during the 1920s was the

A. Introduction of the elective principle
B. Removal of colonial governors by colonial legislative councils
C. Introduction of the universal adult suffrage
D. Abolition of the local governments

Question 212:

• JAMB 1988

The principle of regionalism was introduced into Nigerian politics by the

A. Macpherson Constitution
B. Lyttleton Constitution
C. Richards Constitution
D. Clifford Constitution

Question 213:

• JAMB 1988

The Nigerian Council was created by

A. Hugh Clifford
B. Arthur Richards
C. Frederick Lugard
D. Graeme Thompson

Question 214:

• JAMB 1988

A landmark of the Lyttleton Constitution was

A. Creation of the post of prime minister
B. Creation of a second chamber at the centre
C. Creation of the position of speaker of the House of Representatives
D. Removal of the governor general as chairman of the federal cabinet

Question 215:

• JAMB 1988

A common provision in the 1963 and 1979 Constitution is the

A. Registration political parties by FEDECO
B. Financing local government
C. Judicial service commission
D. Bicameral legislature for the central government