WAEC Government 1995 Question 40

Question 40

Nigerian Federalism

Between 1960 and 1980, Nigeria experienced all the following systems of government except

A.unitary
B.federal
C.confederal
D.parliamentary
E.presidential.

Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (confederal)

Explanation

Nigeria had parliamentary federalism (1960-66), a brief unitary system (1966 Decree 34), military federalism and, from 1979, a presidential system. It never had a confederation.