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UI Post-UTME Government 2024 (Model questions) Question 19

Question 19

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The Nigerian Independence Constitution of 1960 provided for

  1. A.A unitary system of government.
  2. B.Full sovereignty for Nigeria.
  3. C.Retention of the British Queen as Head of State.
  4. D.Military rule.
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Answer: C (Retention of the British Queen as Head of State.)

Explanation

Under the 1960 constitution the British Queen remained Nigeria's head of state, represented by a Governor-General, until the 1963 republic.