The executive arm of government is responsible for
The executive, led by the President or Governor, implements policies and enforces laws per the 1999 Constitution.
The constitution used during Nigeria’s First Republic was
The 1960 Independence Constitution, amended in 1963, governed Nigeria from 1960–1966.
The term ‘federal character’ in Nigeria ensures
Federal character promotes fair representation of ethnic groups in public offices.
Local government elections in Nigeria are conducted by
State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs) conduct local government elections.
A political ideology is
Ideology (e.g., socialism) provides principles for political action.
The Nigerian leader who introduced austerity measures in 1982 was
Shagari introduced austerity measures to address economic challenges in 1982.
Impeachment refers to
Impeachment removes officials like the President for misconduct, per the 1999 Constitution.
Nigeria joined which organization in 1960?
Nigeria joined the United Nations in 1960 after independence.
A constituency is
A constituency is a geographical area with voters represented by an elected official.
The dominant political party in the Western Region during the First Republic was
The Action Group, led by Awolowo, controlled the Western Region.
Lobbying involves
Lobbying seeks to influence government policies or laws.
How many local government areas are in Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution?
The 1999 Constitution recognizes 774 local government areas.
The principle of federal character was introduced by the
The 1979 Constitution formalized federal character for ethnic equity.
Judicial precedent refers to
Judicial precedent involves court rulings guiding future similar cases.
The Nigerian agency promoting national unity is
The National Orientation Agency promotes unity and national values.
An oligarchy is a government by
Oligarchy concentrates power in a few influential individuals.
The Nigerian leader during the 1970s oil boom was
Gowon led Nigeria during the early 1970s oil boom until 1975.
A bill is
A bill is a draft law debated in the legislature.
The Federal Environmental Protection Agency was established by
Babangida established the agency in 1988.
The electorate refers to
The electorate comprises citizens eligible to vote.
During the First Republic, regional constitutions existed in
All regions had their own constitutions under the federal structure.
A public corporation is
Public corporations (e.g., NNPC) are government-owned entities.
The colonial-era constitution in Nigeria was
The Clifford Constitution (1922) introduced limited elective representation.
Foreign policy refers to
Foreign policy outlines a state’s approach to international relations.
The Nigerian agency regulating banking is
The Central Bank of Nigeria regulates the banking sector.
Theocracy is a government based on
Theocracy is governed by religious principles.
The Nigerian leader who created 12 states in 1967 was
Gowon created 12 states in 1967 to promote unity.
A manifesto is
A manifesto outlines a party’s goals if elected.
The Green Revolution program was introduced by
Shagari launched the Green Revolution to boost agriculture.
Naturalization refers to
Naturalization grants citizenship to non-citizens.
The Nigerian leader overthrown in the 1983 coup was
Shagari was overthrown in the 1983 coup.
The cabinet consists of
The cabinet includes senior ministers advising the President.
The position of Attorney-General was introduced by the
The 1960 Constitution established the Attorney-General as chief legal officer.
A national conference is
A national conference addresses critical national issues.
The Nigerian agency overseeing the petroleum industry is
The NNPC manages Nigeria’s petroleum resources.
A republic is a government where
A republic has an elected head of state, like a president.
The Nigerian leader who created 21 states in 1987 was
Babangida increased Nigeria’s states to 21 in 1987.
Suffrage refers to
Suffrage is the right to vote in elections.
The National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS) was introduced by
Obasanjo introduced NEEDS in 2004 for economic growth.
Decentralization refers to
Decentralization distributes authority to regional or local levels.
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