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JAMB Government 1993 Question 29

Question 29

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The 1960 Independence Constitution could be described as written,

  1. A.monarchical and parliamentary
  2. B.republican and parliamentary
  3. C.monarchical and presidential
  4. D.federal and republican.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (monarchical and parliamentary)

Explanation

In 1960 the British Queen was still Nigeria's head of state (represented by the Governor-General) and the prime minister governed through parliament. Nigeria became a republic only in 1963.