Post Utme Christopher University 2017 Government Question 36

Practice objective / multiple choice question 36 from the 2017 Post Utme Christopher University Government examination.

Post Utme Christopher University 2017 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 36 POST_UTME_CHRISTOPHER_UNIVERSITY • 2017 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The concept of federal character in Nigeria's constitution is designed to promote representation and inclusion of all ethnic groups in the country. Which of the following is a key provision of the federal character principle?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. The federal character principle requires that all federal appointments be made on the basis of merit and not on the basis of ethnic or regional considerations.
B. The federal character principle mandates that all federal agencies be headed by a representative of the majority ethnic group in the country.
C. The federal character principle provides for the establishment of a special commission to oversee the implementation of the principle.
D. The federal character principle is not applicable to the appointment of judges to the Supreme Court.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The federal character principle requires that all federal appointments be made on the basis of merit and not on the basis of ethnic or regional considerations.

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This is Post Utme Christopher University 2017 Government Question 36. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Post Utme Christopher University Government examination.

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