WAEC Government 1999 Question 24

Question 24

Constitutions and Constitutionalism

A cardinal feature of a rigid constitution is that it

  1. A.can only be amended by the Judiciary
  2. B.requires a special procedure for its amendment
  3. C.requires 2/3 majority for its amendment
  4. D.requires the votes of the electorate for its amendment.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (requires a special procedure for its amendment)

Explanation

A rigid constitution needs a special amendment procedure (which may involve a two-thirds majority, the states or a referendum).