WAEC Government 2009 Question 43

Question 43

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

One of the demerits of the pre-Second World War constitutions of West African colonies was the

  1. A.domination of the Legislative Council by official members
  2. B.domination of the Legislative Council by un-official members
  3. C.introduction of Indirect Rule system in the colonies
  4. D.exclusion of traditional rulers from the government.
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Answer: A (domination of the Legislative Council by official members)

Explanation

Constitutions like Clifford's (1922) gave colonial officials a majority in the Legislative Council.