Nigerian Political Structure and Concepts

The video reviews Nigeria's political institutions, highlighting the patronage system, executive, legislative, and judicial branches. It discusses the election process, separation of powers, and the military's influence. The bureaucracy and parastatals are also covered, emphasizing their inefficiencies and corruption.

What is a key concept in Nigerian politics that involves leaders providing economic privileges to their followers?

• Federalism

• Patronage

• Democracy

• Socialism

Which system does Nigeria's executive structure try to emulate?

• German Federal System

• British Parliamentary System

• French Semi-Presidential System

• American Presidential System

What is the role of the Federal Executive Council in Nigeria?

• It is the judicial council of Nigeria.

• It is the military advisory board.

• It is the legislative body of Nigeria.

• It is the cabinet of the executive system.

What is the structure of Nigeria's National Assembly?

• Bicameral

• Quadricameral

• Unicameral

• Tricameral

How many seats are there in the Nigerian Senate?

• 360

• 109

• 200

• 150

What legal systems does Nigeria's judiciary combine?

• French Civil Law and Sharia Law

• British Common Law and Traditional Laws

• German and Customary Laws

• American and Traditional Laws

What must a presidential candidate achieve to win an election in Nigeria?

• Majority of votes in the northern states

• Overall majority of votes nationwide and at least 25% of ballots in at least 2/3 of states

• Majority of votes in at least half of the states

• Majority of votes in the capital

What does the principle of separation of powers in Nigeria emphasize?

• Independence of executive, legislative, and judiciary branches

• Integration of all government branches

• Supremacy of the military

• Centralization of power in the executive

What is a significant characteristic of Nigeria's bureaucracy?

• Large, corrupt, and ineffective

• Small and effective

• Highly efficient and transparent

• Decentralized and autonomous

What are the two factions within the Nigerian military?

• Coast Guard and National Guard

• Air Force and Special Forces

• Army and Navy

• Military in government and military in barracks