WK 2: 1963 CONSTITUTION

What was the main feature of the 1963 Constitution?

• Monarchical system of government
• Republican system of government
• Confederate system of government
• Parliamentary system of government

Who became the Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces under the 1963 Constitution?

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

What replaced the Privy Council as the highest court of appeal in Nigeria under the 1963 Constitution?

• High Court
• Judicial Service Commission
• Court of Appeal
• Supreme Court

What was strengthened under the 1963 Constitution?

• Regional autonomy
• Fundamental Human Rights
• Prime Minister's powers
• Queen's influence

Who had the sole power to appoint judges under the 1963 Constitution?

• Federal Assembly
• Judicial Service Commission
• President
• Prime Minister

What was abolished under the 1963 Constitution?

• Judicial Service Commission
• Supreme Court
• Parliament
• Executive arm of government

What was the significance of the 1963 Constitution?

• It made Nigeria a confederate state
• It made Nigeria a parliamentary state
• It made Nigeria a republican state
• It made Nigeria a monarchical state

Who was accountable to the parliament under the 1963 Constitution?

• Electorates
• Judges
• Prime Minister
• President

What was the basis of legislative supremacy under the 1963 Constitution?

• Executive supremacy
• Parliamentary supremacy
• Constitutional supremacy
• Judicial supremacy

Who was the head of State under the 1963 constitution?

• Nnamdi Azikiwe
• Tafawa Balewa
• Ibrahim Babangida
• Shehu Shagari