The rigid nature of a constitution makes it

1. Analyze the question The question asks about the effect of a rigid constitution. "Rigid" is the key word.

2. Explain the concept A rigid constitution is one that is hard to change. Its amendment requires a special, difficult procedure, for example:

• a two-thirds or three-fourths majority in the legislature,
• approval by a majority of state legislatures (as in Nigeria's 1999 Constitution, where state Houses of Assembly must approve),
• sometimes a referendum.

A flexible constitution is the opposite. It can be amended by the ordinary legislative process, as in the United Kingdom.

3. Step-by-step solution

• A. Accessible to all: Accessibility is about whether the document is written and available to the public. It has nothing to do with rigidity. ✗
• B. Infallible and standard: No constitution is infallible, meaning free from error. Rigidity does not make it perfect. ✗
• C. Easy for quick review: This describes a flexible constitution, the opposite of rigid. ✗
• D. Complicated for amendment: This matches the definition, because a rigid constitution requires a special and difficult amendment procedure. ✓

4. Answer The correct option is D. complicated for amendment.

5. Exam tip Link the words to their meanings: Rigid = Resistant to change (hard to amend) and Flexible = Fast to change (easy to amend). Whenever you see "rigid" in Government, think "difficult amendment procedure."