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What type of government system is established by the Nigerian Constitution?
A
Parliamentary
B
Monarchy
C
Federal Presidential System
D
Confederation
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What type of government system is established by the Nigerian Constitution?
Parliamentary
Monarchy
Federal Presidential System
Confederation
Which chapter of the Nigerian Constitution deals with Fundamental Human Rights?
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
How many local government areas are recognized by the 1999 Nigerian Constitution?
774
7745
7740
775
Which arm of government interprets the Nigerian Constitution?
Executive
Judiciary
Legislature
National Assembly
What is the tenure of the President as provided in the Nigerian Constitution?
4 years
5 years
6 years
7 years
Who has the power to appoint judges in Nigeria?
The Senate
The Chief Justice
The President
The National Assembly
Which section of the Nigerian Constitution guarantees the right to life?
Section 20
Section 33
Section 42
Section 55
Which chapter of the Constitution provides for the Federal Capital Territory?
Chapter I
Chapter II
Chapter VIII
Chapter IV
How many senators represent each state in Nigeria?
1
2
3
4
Which section of the Constitution deals with the right to private and family life?
Section 30
Section 33
Section 34
Section 37
What is the maximum tenure of a governor in Nigeria?
4 years
6 years
8 years
10 years
Who can veto a bill passed by the National Assembly?
The Vice President
The Chief Justice
The President
The Senate
Which chapter of the Nigerian Constitution covers the Directive Principles of State Policy?
Chapter I
Chapter II
Chapter III
Chapter IV
Which section of the Nigerian Constitution provides for freedom of movement?
Section 36
Section 37
Section 38
Section 41
What is the minimum age for governors in Nigeria?
30 years
35 years
40 years
45 years
How is the Constitution amended in Nigeria?
By referendum
By a two-thirds majority
By executive order
By the judiciary
Which section of the Nigerian Constitution provides for freedom from torture?
Section 28
Section 34
Section 44
Section 50
How many chapters are in the 1999 Nigerian Constitution?
8
10
12
14
Who is the head of the judiciary in Nigeria?
Chief Justice of Nigeria
Attorney General
Minister of Justice
Senate President
What is the official language of Nigeria as stated in the Constitution?
Hausa
Yoruba
English
Igbo