Nigerian Constitutional History Quiz

What was a major demerit of the Hugh Clifford Constitution of 1922?

• The executive council was dominated by Africans

• The governor retained veto power

• The legislative council was white dominated

• The elective principle was extended to all regions

Who proposed the constitution that introduced regionalism in Nigeria?

• Hugh Charles Clifford

• Bernard Bourdillon

• Christopher Alexander William Sapara

• Arthur Frederick Richard

What was a main feature of the Macpherson Constitution?

• Exclusion of regional/ethnic political parties

• Veto power for the central legislature

• Formation of political parties

• Creation of regional executive councils

What was a weakness of the Macpherson Constitution?

• No provision for the office of a prime minister

• Formation of political parties

• Wider representation

• Crisis within the NCNC

Who took over from Sir Hugh Clifford in 1935?

• Bernard Bourdillon

• Arthur Frederick Richard

• Joseph Egerton

• Christopher Alexander William Sapara

What did Sir Bernard Bourdillon do before leaving office?

• Proposed a constitution with limited legislative powers to the regional assemblies

• Advised the Northern emirs to embrace isolationist tendencies

• Divided the Southern Protectorate into two provinces

• Called for the political unity of the country

What was a main feature of the Arthur Richard Constitution?

• Formation of political parties

• Bicameral legislature

• Creation of regional executive councils

• Veto power for the central legislature

What did the Macpherson Constitution make no provision for?

• Wider representation

• Formation of political parties

• Responsible government at the centre

• Autonomy of the region

What was a major drawback of the Lyttleton Constitution of 1954?

• It abolished the regional system of government

• It extended the powers of the central government

• It restricted the powers of the central government

• It excluded the participation of women in politics

What was the main focus of the Richards Constitution of 1946?

• Empowerment of the regional governments

• Strengthening of the central government

• Introduction of universal suffrage

• Abolition of the legislative council