JAMB Government 2006 Question 3

Question 3

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

Under the 1963 Republican Constitution, the president exercised

  1. A.judicial powers
  2. B.nominal powers
  3. C.concurrent powers
  4. D.executive powers.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (nominal powers)

Explanation

The 1963 Constitution kept the parliamentary system, so the President was only a figurehead with nominal powers while the Prime Minister governed.