The Nigeria Independence constitution of 1960 and the first republican constitution of 1963. FEATURES OF NIGERIA INDEPENDENCE CONSTITUTION OF 1960 1. Parliamentary system: The Nigeria independence constitution provided for a democratic parliamentary system of government. 2. Federal system: A federal system of the government was retained. 3. Head of state: The Governor-General was the ceremonial … Read more
Definition: Centralization of power is defined as the process by which political power is located in a single central decision-making body. The highest degree of centralization is achieved where all powers of government are vested in a central authority. The degree of centralization is highest in a unitary state. Britain, France, etc. are … Read more
Definition: Political participation is defined as the process whereby individuals get themselves involved in political activities and the decision-making of their country. Forms of political participation Individual’spolitical participation may take the following forms; 1. Voting in elections: This is one of the ways of political participation and it allows the individual to vote for … Read more
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROCESS There are two different methods of amendinga constitution and these are:(i) Rigid Constitution (ii) Flexible constitution. Constitutions should have the ability to change with time and circumstances. Classification of constitutions, therefore, is dependent on the method of amendment. RIGID CONSTITUTION A rigid constitution is defined as one that is … Read more
Definition of constitution A constitution is defined as a bodyof agreed rules and principles stating how topowers of governing a country are given andhow these powers are to be exercised. Constitution isestablishes a basic framework or fundamental law of the land. By so doing, it checks and sets limits not only to the … Read more