ABSTRACT
The process has naturally involved the making of a great number of new constitutions, which in turn have had to be amended or replaced—indeed; some territories have outgrown two or three constitutions on their way to independence. In 1946 new constitutions were also given to the Gold Coast and to Nigeria. In both territories there was a Legislative Council with an unofficial majority. The numbers of Officials and Unofficials in the federal Executive Council were equal, assuming the maximum permissible number in each class to have been appointed. The Gold Coast Constitution provided for a Legislative Assembly with a large elected majority and an unofficial majority in the Executive Council. The Governor has special authority to act contrary to the advice of the Council. When the policy for a constitution has been settled, the preparation of the instruments is normally the responsibility of the legal staff of the Colonial Office.
