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JAMB Government 1983 Question 34

Question 34

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The 1979 Nigerian Constitution is unique because it

  1. A.provides for a head of government
  2. B.introduces the participation of women in politics
  3. C.provides for a head of state who is also head of government
  4. D.provides for a House of Chiefs
  5. E.makes all men equal before the law
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (provides for a head of state who is also head of government)

Explanation

Unlike earlier parliamentary constitutions, the 1979 Constitution created an executive President who was both Head of State and Head of Government.