Nigeria's Government

What is the official name of Nigeria?

• Nigeria

• Republic of Nigeria

• Federal Republic of Nigeria

• Nigerian Federation

In what year was the Nigerian constitution written?

• 1999

• 1963

• 1979

• 1989

What is the type of government in Nigeria?

• Parliamentary Democracy

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Dictatorship

  Military Rule

• Presidential Democracy

How is the President of Nigeria chosen?

• Citizens vote in a general election

• By appointment from the National Assembly

• By a military coup

• By hereditary succession

How many terms can the President of Nigeria serve in a row?

• Two terms

• Three terms

• Four terms

• Five terms

What is the name of the legislative branch in Nigeria?

• National Assembly

• House of Commons

• Congress

• Parliament

What type of law is used in some way in the 12 states in the northern part of Nigeria?

• Sharia Law

• Common Law

• Civil Law

• Canon Law

Which body is responsible for interpreting the Nigerian Constitution?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The National Assembly

• The Federal Executive Council

What is the term length for a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives?

• Six years

• Two years

• Four years

• Five years

Which document serves as the supreme law of Nigeria?

• The National Charter

• The Penal Code

• The Nigerian Constitution

• The Civil Code