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JAMB Government 1981 Question 43

Question 43

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

With the adoption of the presidential system of government, Nigeria ceased to

  1. A.have a representative government
  2. B.be a member of the Commonwealth
  3. C.have different Head of State and Government
  4. D.operate a bicameral legislature
  5. E.operate the principle of separation of powers
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Answer: C (have different Head of State and Government)

Explanation

Under the 1963 parliamentary system the President was ceremonial Head of State and the Prime Minister was Head of Government. From 1979 one executive President held both roles.