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WAEC Government 2019 Question 48

Question 48

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

A common feature of pre-independence constitutions of British West African Colonies was the

  1. A.existence of separation of powers.
  2. B.governors' membership of both the Legislative and Executive Councils.
  3. C.adoption of federalism.
  4. D.establishment of Council of Elders.
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Answer: B (governors' membership of both the Legislative and Executive Councils.)

Explanation

Under the colonial constitutions the governor presided over both the Executive and Legislative Councils, so there was no real separation of powers.