Question 21
Presidential and Parliamentary SystemsThe type of government operated in Nigeria between October 1st 1979 and December 31st 1983 is called a
- A.collegial system of government
- B.presidential system of government
- C.unitary system of government
- D.parliamentary system of government.
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Answer: B (presidential system of government)
Explanation
The 1979 Constitution set up the Second Republic with an executive president, Shehu Shagari, elected directly by the people.