Under the 1979 constitution in Nigeria, how many members are there in the House of…

Under the 1979 constitution in Nigeria, how many members are there in the House of Representatives?

  • A.
    360
  • B.
    390
  • C.
    420
  • D.
    449
  • E.
    490
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

As of 1979, the bicameral Parliament of Nigeria, (the National Assembly) consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate comprises 95 members, 5 from each of the country’s 19 States. The House of Representatives has 449 members; a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 46 represent each State. All parliamentarians have 4-year terms of office.

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