JAMB Government 1989 Question 38

Question 38

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

Under the 1963 Constitution, federal judges were appointed by the

  1. A.president on the advice of the prime minister
  2. B.chief justice of the federation
  3. C.prime minister
  4. D.Judicial Service Commission
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Answer: A (president on the advice of the prime minister)

Explanation

Under the 1963 Republican Constitution the President, a ceremonial Head of State, appointed federal judges on the Prime Minister's advice.