JAMB Government 2003 Question 21

Question 21

Presidential and Parliamentary Systems

The type of government operated in Nigeria between October 1st 1979 and December 31st 1983 is called a

  1. A.collegial system of government
  2. B.presidential system of government
  3. C.unitary system of government
  4. 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.