WK 3: 1979 CONSTITUTION

Who drafted the 1979 Constitution of Nigeria?

• The Constitution Drafting Committee
• The Military Head of State
• The Vice President
• The President

How was the president in the 1979 Constitution elected?

• By direct election by the electorate
• By appointment from the military
• By the legislature
• By hereditary succession

What was a key feature of the 1979 Constitution regarding the tenure of the president and governors?

• They could hold office for four years with a maximum of two terms
• They could hold office for three years
• They could hold office for life
• They could hold office for six years with no term limits

Which principle was applied among the three organs of government in the 1979 Constitution?

• Combination of powers
• Separation of powers
• Delegation of powers
• Centralization of power

What was a disadvantage of the 1979 Constitution related to the concentration of powers?

• Power was evenly distributed among all government branches
• Power was concentrated in the hands of the judiciary
• Power was concentrated in the hands of the legislature
• Power was concentrated in the hands of the president

How were the president and vice president removed from office according to the 1979 Constitution?

• By popular vote
• By resignation
• By military coup
• By impeachment

What was a feature of the 1979 Constitution regarding the selection of ministers by the president?

• Ministers were elected by the people
• Ministers were appointed by the judiciary
• The president had a free hand in selecting his ministers
• Ministers were appointed by the legislature

Which aspect of the 1979 Constitution aimed to prevent the perpetuation of any leader or party in power?

• Fixed Term of Office
• Rotational Term of Office
• Unlimited Term of Office
• Indefinite Term of Office

What was a disadvantage of the 1979 Constitution related to the operation costs?

• It operated on a strict budget
• It was cost-effective to operate
• It was funded by foreign aid
• It was expensive to operate as functions were duplicated

How were fundamental human rights addressed in the 1979 Constitution?

• They were restricted
• They were not guaranteed
• They were fully elaborated and guaranteed
• They were subject to the president's approval