Post - Independence Constitutions - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• 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 32:

• 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 33:

• 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 34:

• JAMB 1998

Which of the following was not established under the 1979 Nigerian constitution?

A. National Economic Council
B. National Security Council
C. National Council on Education
D. National Defence Council

Question 35:

• 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