JAMB Government 2012 Question 30

Question 30

Legislature

Members of the Senate in Nigeria's First Republic were

  1. A.elected directly by the people
  2. B.elected by electoral college
  3. C.nominated by regional and federal governments
  4. D.nominated by the president of the house.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (nominated by regional and federal governments)

Explanation

First Republic senators were not elected by voters; they were chosen by the regional governments, with a few appointed by the federal government.