JAMB Government 1994 Question 26

Question 26

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

In the 1963 Constitution, there was separation of powers between the

  1. A.president and the commander-in-chief of the armed forces
  2. B.executive and the legislature
  3. C.head of state and the president
  4. D.head of government and the head of state
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (head of government and the head of state)

Explanation

The 1963 Republican Constitution kept the parliamentary system: the President was ceremonial head of state while the Prime Minister was head of government.