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Zorluk: KolayThe Richards Constitution of 1946 and Regionalism

Match each administrative feature of the Richards Constitution of 1946 with its corresponding political outcome or constitutional purpose.

  • Establishment of Regional Houses of AssemblyIntroduced constitutional regionalism to accommodate Nigeria's political and ethnic diversity
  • Inclusion of an unofficial majority in the Legislative CouncilExpanded non-official Nigerian legislative representation while retaining ultimate executive control with the Governor
  • Integration of Northern and Southern Nigeria into a single central legislatureEnded the separate legislative isolation of Northern Nigeria that had existed since 1923

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The creation of Regional Houses of Assembly introduced regionalism; the unofficial majority expanded non-official representation while preserving governor control; and integrating Northern and Southern representatives ended Northern legislative isolation.
Each feature accurately reflects its historic purpose: regional assemblies launched regionalism, the unofficial majority broadened representation without transferring executive authority, and bringing Northern delegates to the central legislature united Nigeria legislatively for the first time since 1923.

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1
Identify the primary purpose of creating Regional Houses of Assembly in 1946.
Recognize that dividing the country administratively into Northern, Western, and Eastern regions formally introduced regionalism into Nigerian governance.
Sir Arthur Richards aimed to establish a constitutional framework that recognized and accommodated the distinct regional diversity of Nigeria.
2
Analyze the impact of providing an unofficial majority in the Legislative Council.
Match this feature with the expansion of non-official representation under continued colonial executive supremacy.
While non-official members formed a numerical majority, the colonial Governor maintained absolute authority through reserve and veto powers.
3
Determine the constitutional significance of linking Northern and Southern representatives.
Match the central legislature integration with the termination of Northern legislative isolation.
Between 1923 and 1946, the Clifford Legislative Council only legislated for the Southern provinces; the 1946 constitution united both sections in one law-making council.

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Features and political outcomes of the Richards Constitution of 1946
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