Nigeria Unit Flashcards
1
Q
Nigeria’s system?
A
- Federalist
- patron-client
- lots of corruption
- frequent military coups
- economic dependence on oil
2
Q
How many constitutions has Nigeria had?
A
8
3
Q
how was post independence nigeria?
A
from 1960-1979, it was a parliamentary style democracy that ultimately failed because of ethnic divisions and the inability to build coalitions
4
Q
what has helped Nigeria restructure their debt?
A
World Bank and IMF
5
Q
federal system in Nigeria?
A
36 states that are dependent on the federal system
6
Q
traits of president’s election?
A
- directly elected
- two term limit, 4 years each
- 2 round model
- candidates must receive a majority
7
Q
current president?
A
Bola Tinubu
8
Q
powers of the executive?
A
- appoint officials to all parts of national government without approval
- receives all government oil and “distributes” it out to states
- commands armed forces
- veto laws
- appoint to courts
- call for referendums
9
Q
traits of the parastatal sector
A
- privately owned and headed by government appointees
- state corporatism
- prebendalism: presidents use their position to use resources for their advantage
10
Q
makeup of senate members?
A
- 3 per state and 1 from Abuja
- very diverse
11
Q
makeup of House?
A
- very little female rep
- very little power
12
Q
what are the courts based on?
A
British Common Law
13
Q
does Nigeria have judicial review?
A
in theory, yes
14
Q
What is the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)?
A
- most long lasting and influential party
- northern support
- former military
15
Q
What is the All Progressives Congress?
A
- holds presidency currently
- newer party
