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Difficulty: EasyThe Clifford Constitution of 1922 and Elective Principle

Match each feature of the Clifford Constitution of 1922 on the left with its corresponding historical detail on the right.

  • 1922 Elective PrincipleFirst introduced elective representation for Africans in the Legislative Council
  • Elected Seats AllocationAssigned three elected members to Lagos and one elected member to Calabar
  • Franchise Income QualificationRequired a minimum gross income of £100 per annum for eligible voters
  • Territorial JurisdictionCovered the Southern Provinces, while Northern Nigeria was ruled by proclamation

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The 1922 Elective Principle introduced elected African representation into the Legislative Council, allocating 3 seats to Lagos and 1 seat to Calabar, requiring a minimum annual income qualification of £100, and limiting the Legislative Council's jurisdiction to Southern Nigeria.
Each constitutional feature accurately aligns with its historical specification: the 1922 Constitution introduced the elective principle for legislative seats, assigned 3 seats to Lagos and 1 to Calabar, set a £100 annual income voting requirement, and limited council authority to Southern Nigeria.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary innovation of the Clifford Constitution of 1922
The elective principle was introduced, enabling elections for legislative representatives.
This was the first time democratic elections were introduced in British West Africa.
2
Determine the distribution of elected seats
Lagos received 3 elected seats and Calabar received 1 elected seat.
These coastal urban areas were considered advanced enough politically for municipal elections.
3
Verify the franchise eligibility requirement
Voters were required to have an annual income of at least £100.
The property/income qualification deliberately restricted voting rights to wealthy adult males.
4
Analyze the territorial limitation of the constitution
Legislative Council jurisdiction applied only to the Southern Provinces.
Northern Nigeria was excluded from the Legislative Council and governed directly by gubernatorial proclamation.

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