Features of Macpherson Constitution of 1951

Subject:

Civic Education

Term:

First Term

Week:

Week 9

Class:

JSS 3 / BASIC 9

Previous lesson: Pupils have previous knowledge of

that was taught in their previous lesson

Topic:

Features of Macpherson Constitution of 1951

Behavioural objectives: At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

• explain when and why the Macpherson constitution was formed
• mention the important features of the Macpherson constitution
• explain the advantages and disadvantages of Macpherson constitution

Instructional Materials:

• Wall charts
• Pictures
• Related Online Video
• Flash Cards

Methods of Teaching:

• Class Discussion
• Group Discussion
• Asking Questions
• Explanation
• Role Modelling
• Role Delegation

Reference Materials:

• Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
• Workbooks

Content:

Meaning of Macpherson Constitution of 1951

MACPHERSON CONSTITUTION OF 1951

This constitution was named after Sir John
Macpherson who replaced Richard’s in 1951.

FEATURES OF MACPHERSON

CONSTITUTION OF 1951

1. It created a central legislative council
called House of Representatives.
2. Nigerians were appointed into the
executive council as ministers (12
Ministers).
3. It created a central executive council.
4. It continued with the three unequal
regions: East, West and North regions.
5. Each region had both legislative and
executive councils.

ADVANTAGES OF MACPHERSON
CONSTITUTION OF 1951

1. It created for the first time the House of Representatives.
2. It created bi-cameral legislature for both West and North regions.
3. It encouraged the formation of political parties in Nigeria.
4. It also retained the elective principle introduced by Clifford constitution in
1922.

DISADVANTAGES OF MACPHERSON CONSTITUTION OF 1951

1. The governor still had veto powers.

2. There was no provision for the office of the Prime Minister.3. The existing political parties were regionally based.4. It failed to make Nigeria a full federal structure.

EVALUATION

1. Mention the features of Macpherson
constitution.

2. State two disadvantages of the
Macpherson constitution.

LYTTLETON CONSTITUTION OF 1954

FEATURES OF LYTTLETON CONSTITUTION

1. It established a federal system of
government. It gave Nigeria a full federal
structure.

2. It made provision for the post of a
speaker of the House of Representatives.

3. It created the post of premier for each
region.

4. Lagos was detached from the western region
and made the federal capital of Nigeria.

5. Lieutenant-Governor in the regions
became governors and the governor
became Governor General.

ADVANTAGES OF LYTTLETON

1. Each region had its own civil service and
judiciary
2. It gave birth to the federal system of
government in Nigeria.
3. It established a federal capital territory
(Lagos).
4. It established the post of a premier in
each region.
5. It created the offices of a speaker and a
deputy speaker in the regions.

DISADVANTAGES OF LYTTLETON CONSTITUTION

1. No provision was made for the post a
prime Minister at the central level.

2. There was no uniform electoral system in
all the regions.

3. The governor general still had veto
power.

4. The ministers were loyal to the regions.

5. No provision was made for bi-cameral legislature at the center.

Presentation

Step 1

The subject teacher introduces the new topic

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic

Step 3:

The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

Evaluation

1. Mention three features of LYTTLETON constitution
2. Mention two advantages of Nigeria Colonial LYTTLETON Constitution
3. Which constitution gave birth to a federal system of government in Nigeria A .Clifford B. Richard C. Lyttleton  d)MacPherson.
4. Which constitution created for the first time the house of representative A. Richard B .Macpherson C. Clifford D. Lyttleton
5. Which constitution created civil service in each region A. Richard B. Lytteton C .Macpherson D. Clifford.
6. Which constitution created the post of a premier in each region. A. Lyttleton B .Richard C. Clifford D. Macpherson
7. Which of the following constitution created bi-cameral legislature for both West and North regions? A. Clifford B. Macpherson C. Richard D. Lyttleton

THEORY

1. What are the features of Macpherson constitution of 1951?
2. Mention the advantages of LYTTLETON constitution

Conclusion:

The subject goes round to mark the pupil’s notes. He does the necessary corrections