JAMB Government 2003 Question 22

Question 22

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The Arthur Richards Constitution was designed to last for

  1. A.nine years
  2. B.five years
  3. C.twelve years
  4. D.six years.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (nine years)

Explanation

Richards' constitution (1946) was planned to last nine years, but strong criticism by nationalists led to its early replacement by the Macpherson Constitution in 1951.