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JAMB Government 1985 Question 37

Question 37

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The Macpherson Constitution of Nigeria created a

  1. A.bicameral legislature for Eastern Nigeria
  2. B.bicameral legislature for the Central government
  3. C.unicameral legislature for Western Nigeria
  4. D.bicameral legislature for Western Nigeria
  5. E.unicameral legislature for Northern Nigeria
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (bicameral legislature for Western Nigeria)

Explanation

Under the 1951 constitution the West (and North) had a House of Assembly and a House of Chiefs, while the East and the centre had one chamber.