SSS 3 Midterm Government Quiz

What year did Lord Lugard amalgamate the Colony and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria with the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria?

• 1954

• 1910

• 1914

• 1922

Which constitution introduced regionalism in Nigeria in 1946?

• Lyttleton Constitution

• MacPherson Constitution

• Clifford Constitution

• Richards Constitution

What was a major factor for the adoption of federalism in Nigeria?

• Cultural Homogeneity

• Political Instability

• Cultural Diversity

• Economic Stability

Which conference was held in 1953 to discuss the federal structure of Nigeria?

• Lagos Conference

• Ibadan Conference

• Abuja Conference

• London Conference

What was the main outcome of the Lyttleton Constitution of 1954?

• Introduction of a unitary system

• Establishment of a true federal system

• Creation of more regions

• Abolition of regional governments

Which of the following is NOT a feature of Nigerian federalism?

• Centralized power

• Bicameral legislature

• Constitutional supremacy

• Separation of powers

What was the primary reason for the creation of the Mid-West region in 1963?

• Cultural integration

• Economic development

• Ethnic identity

• Political stability

Which commission recommended the principle of derivation for revenue allocation in Nigeria?

• Hicks-Phillipson Commission

• Phillipson Commission

• Dina's Commission

• Okigbo Committee

What is one of the problems of Nigerian federalism related to ethnic groups?

• Economic equality

• Cultural unity

• Political cooperation

• Ethnic disharmony

Which of the following is a reason for the demand for more states in Nigeria?

• Ethnic identity

• Cultural homogeneity

• Political apathy

• Increased centralization