1999 Constitution and Federalism

1. The head of state of Nigeria who was in office between 1998 and 1999 when the fourth republic constitution was adopted was 

• A. Olusegun Obasanjo

• B. Ernest Shonekan

• C. Abdulsalami Abubakar

• D. Aguiyi Ironsi

2. To contest for the position of the president under the 1999 constitution, an individual must be at least 

• A. 35 Years

• B. 45 Years

• C. 60 Years

• D. 50 Years

3. The 1999 constitution adopted bicameral legislature with the upper chamber and lower chamber comprising of how many members respectively. 

• A. 109 and 306

• B. 108 and 360

• C. 109 and 480

• D. 109 and 360

4. Under the 1999 constitution, the president has the power to appoint ministers with the approval of the 

• A. National Assembly

• B. State Assembly

• C. Judiciary

• D. Board of Executives

5. The principle which prevents governments from concentrating governmental appointments in one region or ethnic group is known as 

• A. Affirmative action

• B. Federal character

• C. Popular appointment

• D. Inclusive appointment

1. Which constitution introduced regionalism in Nigeria?

• B. Lyttleton's constitution of 1954

• C. Macpherson's constitution of 1951

• A. Richard's constitution of 1946

• D. Hugh Clifford's constitution of 1922

2. The colonial constitution that introduced federal system of government in Nigeria was the  

• A. Richard's constitution of 1946

• B. MacPherson's constitution of 1951

• C. Hugh Clifford's constitution of 1922

• D. Lyttleton's constitution of 1954

3. In the 1954 constitution, exclusive legislative function went to the 

• A. Central government

• B. Regional government

• C. Local government

• D. Native authorities

4. One of these is not among the factors responsible for Nigerian federalism

• A. Size of the country

• B. Cultural diversity

• C. Fertility of the soil

• D. Geographical factor

5. The Lagos constitutional conference which was a precursor to the independence of Nigeria  was held in 

• A. 1951

• B. 1907

• C. 1954

• D. 1953