Question 42
Constitutional Development in NigeriaUnder the Independence Constitution
- A.the governor-general could appoint any member of the House of Representatives as prime minister
- B.a bicameral legislature was introduced in the country
- C.forty-four members were selected into the Senate
- D.higher education was made the exclusive responsibility of the federal government
- 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.