WAEC Government 1992 Question 42

Question 42

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

One of the features of the 1946 Richards constitution in Nigeria was

  1. A.unofficial majority in the Legislative Council.
  2. B.African majority in the Executive Council.
  3. C.Ministerial responsibility.
  4. D.universal adult suffrage.
  5. E.appointment of premiers for the regions.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (unofficial majority in the Legislative Council.)

Explanation

The Richards Constitution gave the Legislative Council an unofficial majority (28 unofficial to 16 official members).