Constitutional Development in Nigeria - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 2006

The 1960 Independence Constitution of Nigeria provided for the

A. President as head of government
B. Governor-General as head of state
C. Queen as head of state
D. Governor-General as head of government

Question 37:

• JAMB 2008

A major shortcoming of the Lyttelton Constitution was that

A. It did not provide for a second chamber at the federal level
B. The Governor-General continued to head the government
C. No provision was made for the office of the prime minister
D. It failed to provide for the office of a premier
E. A major shortcoming of the Lyttelton Constitution was that

Question 38:

• JAMB 2010

One of the major weaknesses of the Independence constitution is that it

A. Failed to provide the country with full sovereignty
B. Gave full powers to the supreme Court in Nigeria
C. Gave total independence to Nigeria
D. Empowered Britain to continue to rule

Question 39:

• JAMB 2014

The division of power between the Federal and regional government paved into exclusive during

A. Republican Constitution
B. 1979 constitution
C. 1999 constitution
D. Independence constitution

Question 40:

• JAMB 2020

The highest court in Nigeria before 1963 was the _________

A. Supreme Court
B. High Court
C. Judicial Committees of the Privy Council
D. Court of Appeal