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Distinguish between the 1963 Constitution and 1979 Constitution of Nigeria.

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The 1963 Republican Constitution and the 1979 Constitution of Nigeria may be distinguished as follows:

1963 Constitution	1979 Constitution
It established a parliamentary (cabinet) system of government.	It established a presidential system of government.
The offices of Head of State (President) and Head of Government (Prime Minister) were separate.	The President was both Head of State and Head of Government.
The President was a ceremonial figure elected by Parliament.	The President was executive and directly elected by the people.
The country had three (later four) regions.	The country was divided into nineteen states.
The executive was drawn from and responsible to the legislature.	Executive and legislature were separated, based on separation of powers.
Fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policy were not entrenched.	It entrenched the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy.
It reflected the Westminster (British) model.	It reflected the American presidential model.

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Distinguish between the 1963 Constitution and 1979 Constitution of Nigeria.