JAMB Government 1981 Question 36

Question 36

Executive

The President of Nigeria

  1. A.has a tenure of seven years
  2. B.has to be elected every four years
  3. C.has a tenure of five years
  4. D.cannot seek re-election
  5. E.is elected for life
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (has to be elected every four years)

Explanation

Under the 1979 Constitution the President served a four-year term and could seek re-election once. The 1999 Constitution also uses four-year terms.