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The main features of the 1979 constitution of Nigeria second republic included the following - Promotion of National Unity, Introduction of Presidential System of Government, National Assembly, The Judiciary and Retention of Federalism System of Government.

The 1989 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was unique in many respects. Unlike previous ones, the 1989 Constitution was never fully implemented. In other words, it did not lead to the total disengagement of the military from politics.

Advantages and Disadvantages of 1999 Constitution Of Federal Republic Of Nigeria - 4th Republican Constitution Merits of 1999 Constitution Of Nigeria The major advantages and arguments...

Under the 1999 Constitution, Nigeria remains a federation with three different levels of government, namely, federal, state and local governments.

The 1999 Constitution which ushered in the Fourth Republic of Nigeria came into force on 29th May, 1999. It is perhaps the most criticised constitution in the political history of Nigeria as it has been the butt of criticism from different factions of the ruling class.

Features of Lyttleton Constitution - The political crises that hit the country in 1953 created regional and ethnic animosities, which eventually led to the eventual breakdown of the Macpherson Constitution and the consequent promulgation of the Lyttleton Constitution of 1954.

The Action Group (AG) was founded in 1950 but was formally launched in April 1951. Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the Secretary-Generel of ‘Egbe Omo Oduduwa’ was the leader of the party, which emerged from the Yoruba cultural association.

What is Written Constitution - Advantages, Disadvantages A constitution is said to be written when the most important constitutional laws are enacted or are formally...

A confederal government is a form of government in which power is concentrated in the state or regional governments. This implies that the member-states of a confederation are more powerful than the central government. In any political system where the states are sovereign, the result is a confederation.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Unitary System of Government Unitary government may be defined as one in which all powers and authorities for the exercise of...

The 1979 constitution "2nd republican constitutions" of the federal republic of Nigeria had the following advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Federalism System of Government A Federal System of Government or Federal State is one in which there is constitutional division of...

The principles of centralization and decentralization are more or less two sides of the same coin. While centralization holds that it is possible to improve administrative effectiveness by concentrating decision-making in one coordinating body, decentralization, on the other hand, states that decision-making can only be enhanced by delegating decision-making to lower level governments of subordinate units.

Federal System of Government | The conditions which lead to the formation of a federation, which may also be regarded as the reasons for the creation of a federation, include the following: Desire to form a Federal Government, Needs for Local Autonomy, Leadership, Geographical Contiguity, Availability of Resources, Similarity of Social and Political Institutions, Cultural Differences, Desire for Security, Capacity to work for Federal Government, Force of Imitation.