Question 34
Constitutional Development in NigeriaThe Richards Constitution
- A.abolished the elective principle in choosing members of the Legislative Council
- B.amalgamated the northern and southern groups of provinces
- C.established a central legislative council
- D.abolished regional assemblies
- 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.