Political Institutions
The Nigerian Constitution and government structure are modeled after this country
United States
This is how the two major political parties in Nigeria differ
All Progressive Congress party is center-left ideologically and The People's Democratic Party is center-right ideologically
This terrorist group is currently active in Nigeria
Boko Haram
How many republics has Nigeria had?
4 (1960-1966, 1976-1983, 1993, 1999-present)
This term refers to corporations owned by the state, which are very corrupt and inefficient. Often considered government agencies.
Para-Statals
This rule was established in order for no regional candidate to win the presidency constantly
Candidates must receive at least 25% of all votes cast in 2/3 of the states
This region is where the foreign-based oil companies and oil production are located in Nigeria
Niger Delta region, Igbo region
Name the three ethnic groups and where they are located.
Hausa-Fulani - Northern
Igbo - Southeast
Yoruba - Southwest
This term identifies the Nigerian Armed Forces, which consists of three disciplined and efficient branches
National Institution
This describes how political parties are organized in Nigeria
Fragmented Multi-Party system based on ethnic divisions and groups rather than political ideology
Governments attempting to shrink their budget deficits divert towards these types of measures
Austerity Measures
Explain how British colonial rule differed in the different regions of Nigeria.
The northern region, dominated by the ethnic group Hausa-Fulani, was governed by "indirect rule", while the southern region, including the Yoruba and Igbo, was governed by "direct rule"
This is how the Supreme Court Tenure for the Justices differs between the US and Nigeria
US Justices have lifetime tenure, which Nigerian Justices have a mandatory retirement of 70 years old or DEATH
How does the legislative body in Nigeria provide representation for minorities and different ethnic groups?
Senate members are elected by popular vote, while House of Reps members are elected from single-member districts by plurality vote.
Why is Nigeria considered a Rentier State?
Because the government's largest source of revenue is from the sale and export of oil
Which former military leader returned to power in the election of 1999?
Olusegun Obasanjo