Here are the answers to your questions: A) The granting of franchise is the personal benevolence of Sir Hugh Clifford Constitution of 1922. Do you agree? Discuss. I disagree with the statement that the granting of franchise under the Sir Hugh Clifford Constitution of 1922 was solely due to his personal benevolence. While the constitution did introduce a limited franchise for Africans in Lagos and Calabar, this was not purely an act of goodwill. Instead, it was largely a strategic response to: Growing Nationalist Agitation: There was increasing political awareness and demands for greater representation from educated African elites and nationalist movements, particularly in urban centers like Lagos. Colonial Administrative Strategy: The British colonial administration often introduced limited reforms to appease local populations, co-opt emerging leaders, and maintain control, rather than genuinely promoting widespread democracy. The franchise was highly restricted by property qualifications and limited to specific areas, ensuring that only a small segment of the population could vote. Influence of Local Political Figures: Figures like Herbert Macaulay and the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) actively campaigned for greater African participation in governance, putting pressure on the colonial government. Therefore, the introduction of the franchise was more a pragmatic political maneuver to manage dissent and maintain stability within the colonial system than a benevolent gesture. B) As Citizenship Course representation in your department, list the Stages of to draft a Constitution for your department union. Here are the stages to draft a constitution for a department union: 1. Formation of a Constitutional Committee: A dedicated committee is established, comprising representatives from various segments of the department, to oversee the drafting process. 2. Research and Needs Assessment: The committee researches existing union constitutions, identifies the specific needs, goals, and values of the department union members, and gathers input through surveys or discussions. 3. Drafting the Initial Document: The committee prepares a preliminary draft of the constitution, outlining the union's objectives, membership criteria, organizational structure, roles of officers, meeting procedures, financial regulations, and amendment processes. 4. Review and Feedback Collection: The draft constitution is circulated among all department union members for review. Open forums, meetings, or suggestion boxes are used to collect feedback, comments, and proposed amendments. 5. Revision and Refinement: The constitutional committee reviews all feedback and makes necessary revisions to the draft, ensuring it reflects the collective will and addresses concerns raised by members. 6. Final Approval/Ratification: The revised constitution is presented to the entire department union membership for a vote. A supermajority (e.g., two-thirds) is typically required for its adoption and ratification. 7. Implementation and Dissemination: Once ratified, the constitution officially comes into effect. Copies are distributed to all members, and the union begins to operate according to its newly established rules and guidelines. That's 2 down. 3 left today — send the next one.