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JAMB Government 1987 Question 38

Question 38

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

Under the Macpherson Constitution, members of the central legislature were

  1. A.appointed by the governor-general
  2. B.chosen from the regional legislature
  3. C.elected directly by the whole country
  4. D.appointed by the regional Lt Governors
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (chosen from the regional legislature)

Explanation

Under the 1951 Macpherson Constitution, most members of the central House of Representatives were picked by and from the regional Houses.