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National Consciousness and National Identity | Week 17 Topics
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Types of Consciousness/Concepts of National Consciousness | Week 22 Topics1 Quiz
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Purpose of Establishment of National Institutions | Week 32 Topics
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Relationship Between the Nigerian Constitution and National Consciousness | Week 42 Topics
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Ways of Promoting National Unity | Week 51 Topic
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The Contribution of Individuals and Groups in the Promotion of National Unity | Week 61 Topic
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The Importance of National Unity and Integration | Week 72 Topics1 Quiz
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Constitution | Week 83 Topics1 Quiz
Topic Content:
- Sources of ConstitutionA constitution is a set of fundamental rules that determine how a country or state is run. More
1. International Decisions (Laws): Some international decisions made by international bodies, such as UNO and AU, indirectly influence the constitution of a country.
2. DecreesA decree is an official order given by a government or by a person with power. For example, the president can issue a decree making a particular day a national holiday.... More/Edicts: A decree is a law or official order made by the government or person with power. In Nigeria The Military rule with decrees and edictsIn Nigeria, the military rules the people through decrees and edicts. Laws passed by the central government during military regimes are known as decrees while those passed by regional governments during... More.
Military decrees have been used in passing laws and creating states or government agencies. The Land Use Decree of 1978The land use Act of 1978 is a reform essentially aimed at encouraging proper, productive and efficient use of land. It abolished the existing land tenure systems and replaced them with... More and the Indigenization Decree of 1977 are good examples. Laws passed by regional/state governments during military regimes are known as edicts.
3. Acts of Parliament: The law passed by the National AssemblyThe National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a bicameral legislature established under section 4 of the Nigerian Constitution. It consists of a Senate with 109 members and a... More or legislatureThe legislative branch of government is responsible for making laws within a country. Legislatures are made up of people called legislators who, in democracies, are elected by the country’s population More in past years could be used in forming a new constitution in Nigeria.
4. Judicial Precedents / Case Laws: The writings of renowned and respected legal luminariesLuminary is a person of prominence or brilliant achievement. Luminaries inspire or influence others. More have been used in the formation of Nigerian constitutions. Also, some courts make decisions on new areas which then form part of the constitution.
5. Historical Documents: Each nation of the world has a history. The history of a country can be a source of the constitution, the gathered history of past political events and activities alike.
6. Customs and Traditions: The customs and traditions of the people are also included in the constitution. For example, It is traditional that the first son shall inherit his father’s house and property.