GCE Government 1989 Question 46

Question 46

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The Republican Constitution of 1963 was indigenous because it was approved by

  1. A.a referendum.
  2. B.the representatives of the people in parliament.
  3. C.the British parliament.
  4. D.the colonial government.
  5. E.the regional legislatures only.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (the representatives of the people in parliament.)

Explanation

The 1963 constitution was drawn up by Nigerians and passed by the Nigerian parliament, not imposed by Britain.