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JAMB Government 1997 Question 30

Question 30

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

Under the 1979 Constitution in Nigeria, each state of the federation

  1. A.had a bicameral legislature
  2. B.had equal legislators in the House of Representatives
  3. C.had an equal number of senators
  4. D.was provided with a presidential liaison officer
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (had an equal number of senators)

Explanation

The 1979 Constitution gave each of the 19 states five senators, so the states were equal in the Senate. (Under the 1999 Constitution each state has three senators.)