Arthur Richards Constitution (1946) - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2019

In a democratic system _______

A. Majority Vote
B. Legal sovereignty shouldn't be unquestionable
C. Electoral college is always necessary
D. Minority vote but majority rule

Question 2:

• JAMB 2019

An important provision of the 1946 constitution was that it ........

A. Conceived federalism for Nigeria
B. Introduced federalism in Nigeria
C. Introduced official majority in the legislative council for the 1st time
D. For the 1st time, introduced the office of the head of government at the regional level

Question 3:

• JAMB 1978

The 1946 constitutions in Nigeria and the Gold Coast (Ghana were the results of

A. Pressures from nationalists within the colonies
B. Pressures by united states of America
C. Pressures from the British government
D. Pressures from within and from outside these colonies
E. None of the above

Question 4:

• JAMB 1991

The 1946 Constitution is characterized by

A. Official majority in the legislative council
B. Non-official majority in the legislative council
C. Non-official majority in the executive council
D. Federal system of government

Question 5:

• JAMB 1998

The 1946 constitution was remarkable because it

A. Created ministerial positions in Nigeria
B. Introduced regional governments in Nigeria
C. Introduced for the first time, the elective principle
D. Brought about self- government for Nigeria