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Government and the Constitution

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  1. How many states does Nigeria have, not counting the Federal Capital Territory?
  2. What is the name of Nigeria's national legislature?
  3. Which body organises elections in Nigeria?
  4. How long is a presidential term in Nigeria, and how many terms may a person serve?
  5. Which court is the highest in Nigeria?
  6. Which three arms make up the government of Nigeria?
  7. Into how many geopolitical zones are Nigeria's states commonly grouped?
  8. How many senators does Nigeria's Senate have?
  9. How many local government areas are recognised in the Nigerian constitution?
  10. Which year saw the return to civilian rule after the military regimes of Abacha and Abubakar?
  11. Which leader created the first 12 states in 1967?
  12. Which body of 1975 founded in Lagos brings West African countries together for economic cooperation?
  13. Which city is the seat of the Nigerian president's official residence, Aso Rock?
  14. What do the green and white colours of Nigeria's flag stand for?
  15. What is the national motto of Nigeria?
  16. What does the Y-shaped band on Nigeria's coat of arms represent?
  17. Which institution was set up in 1973 to unite graduates from different parts of the country?
  18. Which principle requires the federal government to reflect the diversity of the country in appointments?
  19. Which statement about creating states in 1996 is correct?
  20. If each state elects three senators and the capital territory elects one, how many senators are there from the 36 states and Abuja?
  21. Which colonial constitution of the 1950s formally set Nigeria up as a federation of regions?
  22. Who became the first executive President under the 1979 constitution, after a handover by the military?
  23. Which commission recommends how revenue in the Federation Account is shared among the federal, state and local tiers?
  24. Who is the elected head of a state government in Nigeria?
  25. How many members does the House of Representatives have?

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