The system of government where powers are devolved and decentralized. An example of this in Nigeria is the Shari'a courts in the north.
Federalism
100
Nigeria's history is plagued by this action, resulting in the creation of 4 republics in between military rule.
Military Coups
100
This was formed after independance from British rule in 1963
First Republic
200
These are the major opposition parties in Nigeria
Action Congress Party (AC)
ANPP (All Nigerian People's Party)
200
Nigeria is classified as a _____ _____ due to a majority of its revenue coming from exports of national goods.
Rentier state
200
As government and military vie for power, this issue was dealt with by Goodluck Johnathan to stablize the state of the country.
Military in the barracks vs. Military in the government
200
These were two of the very corrupt leaders before Obasanjo
Yar'Adua and Babaginda
300
This is the current president of Nigeria
Obasanjo
300
These were the current and former capitals, respectively.
Abuja, Lagos
300
As Africa's most populous country, the low incomes and relative lack of knowledge resulted in an epidemic of this disease
HIV/AIDS
YOU GONNA DIE
300
This is when Nigeria won independance
1960
400
This system of government is based on the executive branch, with power resting on the president.
Presidental System
400
State affilated private industries that have political influence in Nigeria.
Parastatals
400
This term is used to descibe racial favoritism in Nigeria that results in quid pro quo
Prebendalism
400
This is suggested policy in recent times to improve small business owners to increase Nigeria's economy
Micro Credit
500
This system came from the British, these dependencies were often called "protectorates" or "trucial states."
Indirect Rule
500
OPEC is an example of this.
NGO's
500
Due to high pollution due to the oil industry in Nigeria, the waters have become unusable for locals and fishermen thus creating this separitist movement to create a sovreign state in the Niger delta.
MEND
500
This was the coalition formed for the collective self sufficiency of the African states
ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States)