WAEC Government 1991 (August) Question 48

Question 48

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

Which of the following best describes the system of government in Nigeria between 1922 and 1953?

  1. A.Confederal
  2. B.Federal
  3. C.Republican
  4. D.Military
  5. E.Unitary.
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Answer: E (Unitary.)

Explanation

Until the 1954 federal constitution, Nigeria was governed as a unitary colonial state from Lagos.