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A major shortcoming of the Lyttelton Constitution was that

A major shortcoming of the Lyttelton Constitution was that
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  • A It did not provide for a second chamber at the federal level
  • B The Governor-General continued to head the government
  • C No provision was made for the office of the prime minister
  • D It failed to provide for the office of a premier
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A major shortcoming of the Lyttelton Constitution was that it made no provision for the office of the Prime Minister. Although it established the post of regional Premiers, at the centre the Governor-General continued to preside over the Council of Ministers. There was no Prime Minister to lead the federal government, which limited the development of full self-government.

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