Question 26
Constitutional Development in NigeriaIn the 1963 Constitution, there was separation of powers between the
- A.president and the commander-in-chief of the armed forces
- B.executive and the legislature
- C.head of state and the president
- 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.