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JAMB Government 1998 Question 31

Question 31

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

Which of the following statements is true about the 1963 and 1979 constitutions?

  1. A.both had provisions for the office of the president
  2. B.both had provisions for the office of a constitutional president
  3. C.both provided for the offices of prime minister and president
  4. D.both had provisions for the office of an executive president
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Answer: A (both had provisions for the office of the president)

Explanation

Both constitutions had a President, but the 1963 one was ceremonial while the 1979 one was an executive president. Only the 1963 constitution had a prime minister.