Constitution and Government
GCE Civic Education

a) Define the term 'constitution' as used in government. (2 marks) b) Identify and explain FOUR types of constitution. (8 marks) c) State THREE advantages of a written constitution. (6 marks) Total…

a) What is meant by the term 'government'? (2 marks) b) Explain FOUR functions of government in a modern state. (8 marks) c) Distinguish between a unitary system of government and a federal system o…

The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is described as a rigid constitution primarily because

Under the Nigerian federal system, matters listed on the Exclusive Legislative List can be legislated upon by

Judicial review in a constitutional democracy primarily serves to

A constitution that can be amended through the same procedure used to pass ordinary legislation is described as

Which constitutional arrangement BEST prevents the abuse of governmental power by ensuring that no single organ of government dominates the others?

In a presidential system of government, the executive is NOT responsible to the legislature because

A federation with 36 states is conducting a constitutional amendment. The constitution requires approval by at least two-thirds of the state legislatures. What is the MINIMUM number of states that mus…

A written constitution is generally preferred over an unwritten one because it

Which of the following best describes the principle of the rule of law as propounded by A.V. Dicey?