Test 1

What is the maximum duration for which the National Assembly sits?

• Five years
• Four years
• Three years
• Two years

What is the unique power of the Senate in the National Assembly?

• Impeaching judges
• Vetoing presidential decisions
• Passing bills into law
• Confirming presidential nominations

What is required for a bill to become law in Nigeria?

• Approval by both the House and the Senate
• Approval by the House of Representatives only
• Approval by the National Institute for Legislative Studies
• Approval by the President only

What is the role of the House of Representatives in the National Assembly?

• Passing bills into law
• Presiding over joint sessions
• Confirming presidential nominations
• Impeaching judges

Who chairs the Senate in the National Assembly of Nigeria?

• Prime Minister
• President of the Nigerian Senate
• Speaker of the Senate
• President of the House of Representatives

What is the structure of the National Assembly of Nigeria?

• Unicameral legislature
• Bicameral legislature
• Tricameral legislature
• Quadricameral legislature

What power does the Senate have in confirming presidential appointments?

• Confirming state governors
• Confirming Supreme Court justices
• Confirming federal cabinet members
• Confirming local government officials

What has the National Assembly been criticized for?

• Efficient bill passage
• Complete independence from the executive branch
• Lack of oversight functions
• Corruption allegations

What has the relationship between the National Assembly and the executive branch been characterized by?

• Disagreements and slow policy implementation
• Cooperation and collaboration
• Mutual respect and understanding
• Complete independence

What is the core objective of the National Institute for Legislative Studies?

• Overseeing the executive branch
• Implementing government policies
• Providing quality research and training
• Conducting elections