The 1963 Republican Constitution tried to take away the traces of colonialism hence a lot of changes were embedded in
the constitution. Some of the changes
are:
the constitution. Some of the changes
are:
- The Governor Genera! was now
called the president who was no longer the representative of the queen. - The federal supreme court now
became the-highest court of the land. Appeal to the
judicial committee of the Privy council was abolished under the 1963 constitution. - Under the 1963 constitution the
president was elected by the houses of Senate and
Representative at a joint sitting. He held office for a period of
five years. - Appointments to
the Judiciary and
the electoral Commission were made by the prime
minister. The Judicial Service Commission was
abolished under the 1963 constitution.
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