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WAEC Government 2003 Question 34

Question 34

Nigerian Federalism

Nigeria was a Federal state under the constitution of 1954 because the constitution provided for

  1. A.equal representation between the North and South
  2. B.a division of functions between the centre and the component states
  3. C.direct election of members of parliament
  4. D.the post of a prime minister.
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Answer: B (a division of functions between the centre and the component states)

Explanation

Federalism means powers are shared between the central and regional governments, which the 1954 Constitution did.