Theory question 108
Constitutional Development in Nigeria(a) Highlight four features of the 1979 Republican Constitution.
(b) State two ways by which the President could be removed from office according to the Constitution.
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(a) Any four: executive presidential system (President is head of state and government, elected for four years); federal system of 19 states; separation of powers with checks and balances; bicameral National Assembly (Senate and House of Representatives); fundamental human rights entrenched; federal character principle; independent judiciary; local governments recognised as a third tier; written and rigid constitution; registration requirements for national political parties.
(b) Any two: impeachment by the National Assembly for gross misconduct; removal for permanent incapacity (physical or mental) on a medical panel's report; (also voluntary resignation and death end his tenure).
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