JAMB Government 1991 Question 29

Question 29

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The 1946 Constitution is characterized by

  1. A.official majority in the legislative council
  2. B.non-official majority in the legislative council
  3. C.non-official majority in the executive council
  4. D.federal system of government.
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Answer: B (non-official majority in the legislative council)

Explanation

The Richards Constitution of 1946 gave the central Legislative Council an unofficial majority for the first time, though many were nominated or indirectly elected.