Nigerian History
Political Institutions
Comparative Government
Politics
Grab Bag
100
Nigeria was a former colony of this country
Britain
100
How many members are in the Senate
109 members, 3 from each of the 36 states
100
Nigeria's government is most directly a copy of what nations political system?
The United States of America
100
This group has played a vital role in the spreading of information in Nigeria
The media
100
What is the religious break up of Nigeria in percent
Muslim-50% Christian- 40% Other religions-10%
300
Nigeria's three styles of rule after gaining independence
Parliamentary, Military, Presidential
300
This type of rule in Nigeria undermined the Judiciary system in Nigeria
Military Rule
300
What Political party is similar in stance to Mexico's PAN party
PDP Peoples Democratic Party
300
When was the first presidential election that was annulled and when did the actual first election take place.
1993 election was annulled 1999 election took place
300
This was the leader who's death gave Goodluck Jonathan power
Umaru Yar'Adua
500
Civil War based on the diverse ethnicity found in Nigeria and there inability to cooperate
Biafran Civil War
500
Like Mexican organizations before the 1980s, many Nigerian government agencies are actually_____, or corporations owned by the state and designated to provide commercial and social welfare services.
para-statals
500
Similar to Iran, political parties in Nigeria are based on this
Powerful, Charismatic leaders
500
This labor union had regained much of their previous power orchestrated a general strike of workers in cities across Nigeria, the strike was organized to protest the government's hike in fuel prices and taxes
Nigeria Labor Congress
500
Explain the break up of Nigeria in the way the country is divided and explain the religious differences of each.
North and South the country is divided. North Muslim, South Christian
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