WAEC Government 1991 (August) Question 31

Question 31

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

Under which constitution was a bicameral legislature introduced into the Northern Region of Nigeria?

  1. A.1922 constitution
  2. B.1946 constitution
  3. C.1951 constitution
  4. D.1954 constitution
  5. E.1960 constitution
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Answer: B (1946 constitution)

Explanation

The Richards Constitution (1946) gave the North a House of Assembly and a House of Chiefs.