passwella.
Menu

JAMB Government 1994 Question 27

Question 27

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

A major feature which differentiated the 1963 and 1979 constitutions was that in the former,

  1. A.ministers were appointed from the National Assembly
  2. B.ministers were appointed from outside the National Assembly
  3. C.the prime minister was elected by the whole country
  4. D.the National Assembly comprised the senate and the house of assembly
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (ministers were appointed from the National Assembly)

Explanation

Under the 1963 parliamentary constitution, ministers had to be members of parliament. Under the 1979 presidential constitution, ministers were appointed from outside the National Assembly.