JAMB Government 1985 Question 42

Question 42

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

Under the Independence Constitution

  1. A.the governor-general could appoint any member of the House of Representatives as prime minister
  2. B.a bicameral legislature was introduced in the country
  3. C.forty-four members were selected into the Senate
  4. D.higher education was made the exclusive responsibility of the federal government
  5. E.the Supreme Court of Nigeria was made the highest judicial authority in the country
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Answer: C (forty-four members were selected into the Senate)

Explanation

The 1960 Senate had 44 members: 12 chosen by each regional legislature, 4 from Lagos and 4 appointed by the Governor-General.