Nigerian Constitutional Development Quiz

What were the major pre-colonial political systems in Nigeria?

• Zulu, Xhosa, and Swazi systems

• Mayan, Aztec, and Inca systems

• Hausa-Fulani, Yoruba, and Igbo systems

• Viking, Celtic, and Roman systems

How did the colonial rule impact the Nigerian constitution?

• It resulted in the adoption of traditional Nigerian legal and political systems

• It led to the complete overhaul of the Nigerian constitution

• It had no impact on the Nigerian constitution

• It introduced elements of British legal and political systems

What were the key changes made to the Nigerian constitution after gaining independence?

• Removal of references to the British monarch and establishment of a federal system of government

• Introduction of absolute monarchy

• Establishment of a communist government

• Adoption of a theocratic system

What is the structure of the current Nigerian constitution?

• Parliamentary system with a monarch as the head of state

• Unitary system with a single arm of government

• Federal system with three separate but interdependent arms of government: the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary

• Confederal system with no central government

How did the colonial rule affect the traditional leadership in Nigeria?

• Completely abolished traditional leadership

• Had no impact on traditional leadership

• Strengthened traditional leadership through direct rule and elected chiefs

• Weakened traditional leadership through indirect rule and appointed chiefs

What role did the British colonial authorities play in shaping the Nigerian constitution?

• They had no influence on the Nigerian constitution

• They only provided minor suggestions for the Nigerian constitution

• They were completely opposed to shaping the Nigerian constitution

• They played a significant role in shaping the Nigerian constitution

What was the significance of the 1960 Independence Constitution for Nigeria?

• It had no impact on Nigeria's independence

• It extended British colonial rule in Nigeria

• It reduced Nigeria's autonomy and increased British control

• It granted Nigeria full independence from British colonial rule.

What are the key features of the current Nigerian constitution?

• Anarchy, socialism, totalitarianism, and authoritarianism

• Monarchy, communism, dictatorship, and oligarchy

• Colonialism, imperialism, fascism, and theocracy

• Federalism, separation of powers, fundamental human rights, and the rule of law

How did the pre-colonial political systems influence the current Nigerian constitution?

• Influence of neighboring countries' political systems

• Introduction of foreign political ideologies

• Implementation of modern democratic principles

• Incorporation of traditional governance structures and principles

What are the major challenges faced in amending the current Nigerian constitution?

• Political interests, regional and ethnic diversity, and the need for consensus among various stakeholders

• Economic instability, lack of resources, and technological barriers

• International interference, lack of political will, and bureaucratic inefficiency

• Religious conflicts, language barriers, and cultural differences