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