The constitution that allowed forty-six legislative members was the

Analyze the question: It asks which Nigerian colonial constitution created a legislative body with forty-six members.

Concept: Nigeria's constitutional history:

• 1914: Amalgamation, with a Nigerian Council (advisory only)
• 1922 Clifford Constitution: Created the Legislative Council with 46 members, of which 27 were official and 19 unofficial. Of the 19 unofficial members, 4 were elected (3 for Lagos, 1 for Calabar). This introduced the elective principle for the first time in Nigeria. The Council legislated for the Southern provinces only, while the Governor legislated for the North by proclamation.
• 1946 Richards Constitution: Created regional Houses of Assembly and a central Legislative Council with 44 members (28 officials and 16 unofficials), extending the legislative reach to the North.
• 1951 Macpherson Constitution: Created a central House of Representatives with 148 members, plus regional legislatures.
• 1954 Lyttleton Constitution: Established a federal system.

Solution:

• Lyttleton (1954): federal structure, not 46 members.
• Clifford (1922): Legislative Council of 46 members. ✔
• Macpherson (1951): House of Representatives with 148 members.
• Richards (1946): Legislative Council with 44 members.

Answer: B. Clifford Constitution

Exam tip: Link the numbers to the constitutions:

• Clifford 1922 → 46 members and the first elective principle (4 elected seats).
• Richards 1946 → 44 members (the figures sound similar, so be careful).
• Macpherson 1951 → 148 members.

Remember "Clifford = first elections, 46" and you will not mix them up.