The Nigerian Independence Constitution included provisions for

Source: JAMB · 2024

The Nigerian Independence Constitution included provisions for

  1. A unicameral legislature
  2. A bicameral legislature ✓
  3. A council of elders
  4. A supreme council
Explanation

The 1960 Independence Constitution created two houses: the Senate and House of Representatives.

A bicameral legislature has two chambers. Nigeria has kept this system in all its republics.

The Senate represents regions equally. The House represents population.

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