JAMB Government 1984 Question 34

Question 34

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The Richards Constitution

  1. A.abolished the elective principle in choosing members of the Legislative Council
  2. B.amalgamated the northern and southern groups of provinces
  3. C.established a central legislative council
  4. D.abolished regional assemblies
  5. E.abolished the system of Indirect Rule
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Answer: C (established a central legislative council)

Explanation

The Richards Constitution (1946) created one Legislative Council for the whole country, bringing the North in for the first time, and set up regional assemblies.