GCEGovernmentMilitary Rule in Nigeria2020

The Supreme Military Council (SMC) functioned as the highest decision-making body under Nigerian military governments primarily because it

Areplaced the legislature and exercised both executive and legislative powersCORRECT
Bwas responsible for adjudicating disputes between the military and civilians
Cserved as the apex court for all military tribunal judgements
Dcoordinated the activities of state military governors with the federal cabinet
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The Supreme Military Council served as the highest governing body under Nigerian military administrations, effectively combining executive and legislative functions since there was no elected legislature. It consisted of senior military officers and key officials who collectively made policy decisions, issued decrees, and governed the country without recourse to an elected parliament.
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