Quiz on Constitutional Democracy in Nigeria

What is the primary characteristic of a constitutional democracy?

• Absence of elections

• Complete government control over citizens

• Governance based on a written or unwritten constitution

• Rule by a single leader

In which year was Nigeria’s current constitution adopted?

• 2007

• 1960

• 1979

• 1999

The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria establishes the country as a ____.

• Theocratic state

• Unitary system

• Federal republic

• Military state

Which of the following is NOT a feature of constitutional democracy?

• Free and fair elections

• Separation of powers

• Rule of law

• Suppression of opposition parties

Which arm of government is responsible for making laws in a constitutional democracy?

• Military

• Legislature

• Judiciary

• Executive

In Nigeria, the power of judicial review belongs to the ____.

• President

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• House of Representatives

The Nigerian constitution guarantees fundamental human rights in ____.

• Chapter 1

• Chapter 2

• Chapter 6

• Chapter 4

What is the tenure of the President of Nigeria according to the 1999 Constitution?

• 3 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

Who presides over impeachment proceedings against the President in Nigeria?

• The Attorney General

• The Senate President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice of Nigeria

What is the role of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria’s democracy?

• To create new states

• To make laws

• To appoint the President

• To conduct free and fair elections