GCE Government 1989 Question 36

Question 36

Military Rule

One of the first actions of military governments when they take over power in Nigeria is to

  1. A.detain all the politicians.
  2. B.appoint new ministers and commissioners.
  3. C.tour the country to explain why they have taken over.
  4. D.give bonus to worker.
  5. E.suspend the constitution.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (suspend the constitution.)

Explanation

Military regimes suspend (or partly suspend) the constitution and rule by decrees.