WK 1 : 1960 Constitution

What was the main feature of the 1960 Constitution of Nigeria?

• Monarchical system of government
• Parliamentary system of government
• Confederate system of government
• Presidential system of government

Which of the following was a weakness of the 1960 Constitution?

• Retention of the Queen of England as head of state
• Clear process for state creation
• Equal representation for all regions
• Strong central government

What was the highest court of appeal for Nigeria under the 1960 Constitution?

• Supreme Court of Nigeria
• High Court of Nigeria
• Privy Council in Britain
• Court of Appeal in Nigeria

Which of the following was a merit of the 1960 Constitution?

• Protection of fundamental human rights
• Weak central government
• Disregard for minority rights
• Promotion of regional tensions

What was the system of government adopted by the 1960 Constitution?

• Federalism
• Confederalism
• Monarchism
• Unitarism

Who was the head of state under the 1960 Constitution?

• Governor-General of Nigeria
• President of Nigeria
• Queen of England
• Prime Minister of Nigeria

What was the main source of revenue for Nigeria under the 1960 Constitution?

• Foreign aid
• Agriculture
• Taxation
• Oil revenue

Which of the following was a demerit of the 1960 Constitution?

• Strong central government
• Overreliance on oil revenue
• Equal representation for all regions
• Promotion of regional development

What was the process for creating new states under the 1960 Constitution?

• Unclear
• Non-existent
• Complex and ambiguous
• Clear and straightforward

Which of the following was a feature of the 1960 Constitution?

• Parliamentary system of government
• Presidential system of government
• Monarchical system of government
• Confederate system of government