Under the 1960 Independence Constitution of Nigeria, formal constitutional authority resided with the Queen of England as represented locally by the Governor-General, whereas actual administrative power and policy decision-making were exercised by the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. Which of the following best describes this executive structure?
- Executive dualism operating within a parliamentary cabinet systemCevap
- BAn executive presidential arrangement uniting Head of State and Head of Government
- CPopular political sovereignty vested directly and legally in the Nigerian electorate
- DStrict constitutional separation of powers prohibiting executive ministers from holding legislative seats
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Executive dualism operating within a parliamentary cabinet system
The 1960 Independence Constitution established a parliamentary system of government characterized by executive dualism. Under this arrangement, formal ceremonial authority was held by the Head of State (Queen Elizabeth II, represented by the Governor-General), while actual political and executive authority was exercised by the Head of Government (the Prime Minister and cabinet).
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Executive Dualism under the 1960 Independence Constitution
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