One of the major merit was elective principle.
elective principle
the main features of clifford constitution of 1922
clifford constitution introduced elective principle into Nigeria
MERIT: It brought about the placement of elective principle. i.e it allow the members of Nigeria's citizens for the first time to elect their representatives into the privy council. Thus; they are non-officios. DEMERIT: It fails to give total soverein to the existing members of the councils. They are non-executives.
MERIT: It brought about the placement of elective principle. i.e it allow the members of Nigeria's citizens for the first time to elect their representatives into the privy council. Thus; they are non-officios. DEMERIT: It fails to give total soverein to the existing members of the councils. They are non-executives.
The Clifford Constitution of 1922 in Nigeria introduced limited electoral representation, allowing a small number of educated Nigerians to participate in the legislative process. However, it maintained colonial control by giving the British colonial governor veto power over any legislation passed by the Nigerian legislature, leading to a lack of true autonomy for the Nigerian people.
elective principle
Calvin Clifford Chaffee has written: 'The Lecompton constitution' -- subject(s): Politics and government, Speeches in Congress
The various types of constitution in Nigeria are: 1. Written 2.Unwritten 3. Clifford 4. Regid and 5. Parliamentary Constitution
elective principle
It gave rise to political parties,It introduced elective principle
The merit of 1951 macpherson constitution in negeria: 1.it provided nigerins with necerssary thinking of making constitution 2.it was a compromised between legistlatives groups in nigeria 3.the election of represantitives at the regional and central levils this lead to the pormation of political perties like NPC AG NEHU NCNC etc