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12 Cards in this Set
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What kind of government does Nigeria have?
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A Presidential Republic
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How is the president elected?
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Directly elected by the people. Must have 25% of the vote in 2/3 of the state
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How long is the president's term?
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one four year term
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What is one of the President's powers?
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Can declare war with Nat'l Assembly approval
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What two bodies make up the Nat'l Assembly (legislative branch)?
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The Senate and the House of Representatives
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How many members does the Senate have?
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109 members, 3 Senators from each state and a Senate president is elected by the members
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How long do members of the Senate serve?
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4 years
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How many members does the House have?
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360 members
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How long do members of the House serve?
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4 years
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What does the House do?
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It is in charge of writing and passing most legislature
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How many people serve on the Supreme Court?
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14
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How are the members of the Cabinet of Ministers elected?
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They are "elected" by the president and confirmed by the Senate. The Cabinet also must contain one member of each of the 36 states.
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