constitutional development 1

What was the main feature of the Richard's Constitution of 1946?

• Inclusion of indirect rule
• Establishment of a bicameral legislature
• Creation of regional councils
• Introduction of a federal system

What power did the governor still hold according to the Macpherson Constitution of 1951?

• Legislative power
• Absolute power
• Executive power
• Veto power

What constitution established a federal system of government and gave Nigeria a full federal structure?

• Richard's Constitution
• Macpherson Constitution
• Lyttleton Constitution
• Clifford Constitution

What central legislative council did the Macpherson Constitution of 1951 create?

• Executive Council
• House of Representatives
• House of Commons
• Senate

What constitution was named after Sir John Macpherson in 1951?

• Richard's Constitution
• Clifford Constitution
• Lyttleton Constitution
• Macpherson Constitution

What constitution established a bicameral legislature in Nigeria for the first time?

• Macpherson Constitution
• Clifford Constitution
• Richard's Constitution
• Lyttleton Constitution

What position was created for each region under the Lyttleton Constitution of 1954?

• Premier
• President
• Speaker
• Governor General

Under the Lyttleton Constitution, what was the composition of the Senate?

• Elected members
• Appointed members
• Traditional rulers
• Military representatives

What was the main criticism of the Lyttleton Constitution?

• It favored the Eastern region
• It weakened the powers of the regions
• It was too centralized
• It excluded traditional rulers

How many ministers were appointed into the executive council under the Macpherson Constitution of 1951?

• 15 Ministers
• 12 Ministers
• 9 Ministers
• 6 Ministers