- 6 Marks
Question
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is the Supreme Law of the land.
Required:
State FOUR characteristics of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Answer
- Supremacy: The Constitution is the highest legal authority in Nigeria and overrides any other law or policy that conflicts with it.
- Fundamental Rights: It guarantees the fundamental human rights of all citizens, including the right to life, freedom of speech, and equality before the law.
- Separation of Powers: The Constitution establishes a clear division of powers among the three branches of government—executive, legislative, and judiciary.
- Federal Structure: It defines Nigeria as a federation, allocating powers between the federal government and the 36 states.
- Tags: Characteristics, Legal System, Nigerian Constitution
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: The Nigerian Legal System
- Series: MAY 2016
- Uploader: Kwame Aikins