Government SS3

The Clifford Constitution of 1922 introduced which significant change in Nigerian politics?

• The creation of a federal system of government

• The establishment of the Nigerian Youth Movement

• The introduction of an elective principle

• The independence of Nigeria

The Macpherson Constitution of 1951 is notable for which of the following?

• The introduction of indirect rule

• Establishing regional assemblies

• Granting Nigeria full independence

• Establishing a unitary government

The Lyttleton Constitution of 1954 led to the creation of which structure in Nigeria?

• A unitary system of government

• A parliamentary system

• A federal system of government

• A confederate government

Which constitution first recognized Nigeria as a republic?

• The Clifford Constitution

• The 1963 Constitution

• The 1951 Macpherson Constitution

• The 1946 Richards Constitution

The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria is significant because it

• Introduced a parliamentary system of government

• Established a presidential system of government

• Gave full independence to Nigeria

• Unified the judiciary under a single system

A state is best defined as

• A group of people with common ancestry and culture

• A political entity with defined territory and government

• A collection of communities with different cultures

• A group of individuals with the same religion

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of a nation?

• Military strength

• Common language and culture

• A single political party

• Defined borders and sovereignty

The concept of 'society' refers to

• The political system of a country

• A community of people who share a common way of life

• A large group of people with military power

• A nation’s economic resources

What is the main difference between a state and a nation?

• A state refers to the people, while a nation refers to the government.

• A nation refers to a group of people with shared culture, while a state is a political entity with sovereignty.

• A nation has a military, while a state does not.

• A state and a nation are exactly the same.

Which of the following best describes the term 'sovereignty'?

• The presence of military power within a country

• The ability of a state to make and enforce laws without external interference

• The economic power of a state

• The cultural unity of a nation