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WAEC Government 1995 Question 36

Question 36

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The 1954 Constitution of Nigeria made the country a true Federation because it provided for

  1. A.the abolition of representation of the white officials
  2. B.the election of all the members of parliament
  3. C.a division of functions between the centre and the regions
  4. D.the post of a Prime Minister at the centre
  5. E.the separation of Lagos from the Western Region.
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Answer: C (a division of functions between the centre and the regions)

Explanation

Federalism means dividing powers between the centre and component units; the 1954 constitution did this through exclusive, concurrent and residual lists.