Colonial Constitutional Changes in Nigeria

What was the primary purpose of the 1914 Amalgamation of Nigeria?

• To unify the Northern and Southern protectorates and Lagos for better administration.

• To establish British colonial rule over Nigeria.

• To create a new currency for Nigeria.

• To promote trade between Nigeria and Britain.

Which constitutional document introduced the concept of representative government in Nigeria?

• 1960 Independence Constitution

• 1954 Lyttleton Constitution

• 1922 Clifford Constitution

• 1979 Second Republic Constitution

What year was the Richard Constitution enacted, and what was its significance?

• 1978

• 1968

• 1946

• 1950

How did the 1946 Macpherson Constitution differ from its predecessors?

• The 1946 Macpherson Constitution differed by expanding the electorate and introducing a bicameral legislature for greater representation.

• The 1946 Macpherson Constitution introduced a unicameral legislature.

• The 1946 Macpherson Constitution limited voting rights to men only.

• The 1946 Macpherson Constitution abolished the monarchy.

What were the main features of the 1954 Lyttleton Constitution?

• Direct presidential elections

• Complete independence from Britain

• Main features included a parliamentary system, bicameral legislature, self-governance provisions, and minority rights protection.

• Unicameral legislature

Which constitutional change marked the beginning of regional autonomy in Nigeria?

• 1979 Second Republic Constitution

• 1960 Independence Constitution

• 1989 Political Bureau Report

• 1954 Lyttleton Constitution

What role did the British colonial government play in shaping Nigeria's constitutional framework?

• The British colonial government shaped Nigeria's constitutional framework through a series of reforms and constitutions that established governance structures and limited self-rule.

• Nigeria's constitutional framework was solely developed by local leaders without British input.

• The British colonial government established a fully independent government in Nigeria.

• The British colonial government had no influence on Nigeria's governance.

How did the 1960 Independence Constitution impact Nigeria's governance?

• It centralized power in the federal government, reducing regional autonomy.

• It created a unitary system that eliminated regional governments.

• It established a military dictatorship that abolished democratic governance.

• The 1960 Independence Constitution established a federal system and parliamentary democracy, impacting Nigeria's governance by promoting regional autonomy and creating a framework for political structure.

What were the key provisions of the 1963 Republican Constitution?

• An emphasis solely on economic growth

• A focus on military power and expansion

• Key provisions included a Bill of Rights, separation of powers, local government units, and emphasis on social justice.

• A complete abolition of local governments

In what ways did colonial constitutional changes influence Nigeria's post-independence political landscape?

• Colonial constitutional changes promoted national unity and cohesion.

• Colonial constitutional changes had no impact on Nigeria's political landscape.

• Colonial constitutional changes eliminated ethnic divisions and regionalism.

• Colonial constitutional changes fostered ethnic divisions and regionalism, shaping Nigeria's post-independence political landscape.