Analyse the Nigerian system of government.?
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Nigeria is a Democratic Republic modelled after the United States, with executive power exercised by the president. The president's power is checked by a Senate and a House of Representatives, which are combined in a body called the National Assembly. There is also a Constitution. The current president of Nigeria is Olusegun Obasanjo who was elected in 1999 following the restoration of democracy after several years of military dictatorship.\n\nThe two major parties in Nigerian politics are the People's democratic party of Nigeria and the All Nigeria People's Party.
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Memorandum on Economic and Financial Policies of the Federal\nGovernment of Nigeria for 1999\nI.  Introduction\n\n\n1.  Nigeria has enormous economic potential. It has a vibrant private sector, highly motivated entrepreneurs, vast and fertile agricultural land, and a large domestic market. It is the seventh-largest oil exporter in the world (2 million barrels per day) and is richly endowed with other natural resources as well.\n\n2.  Yet Nigeria's economic and social development remains far below even the minimum expectations of the population. Per capita income amounted to only US$240 in 1997, substantially below the level at the time of independence in real terms. Equally disturbing, the country's social indicators have slipped to well below the average for developing countries: half the population lives in absolute poverty, life expectancy is only 52 years, and the infant mortality rate is as high as 84 per 1,000 live births. Mismanagement of our resources, overregulation of our economy, and, until recently, price and exchange rate distortions, have been at the root of Nigeria's economic malaise.\n\n3.  In recent years, some progress was made in stabilizing the economy, introducing greater competition, and strengthening the financial system. Inflation was brought down from 77 per cent in 19941 to 10 percent in 1997 and the exchange rate has remained stable. Exchange controls on current international transactions have been almost fully eliminated, interest rates have been deregulated, and restrictions on competition and private sector participation have been removed in most sectors of the economy. A number of measures have also been taken to address financial sector distress, including raising the minimum paid-up capital requirement, liquidating insolvent banks, improving loan recovery, and imposing sanctions for financial malpractice.\n\n4.  However, the fiscal adjustment that helped achieve macroeconomic stability did not pay adequate attention to the quality of public spending. While very large sums were spent on priority projects of doubtful viability, basic infrastructure—roads, water supply, sewerage, and electricity—was allowed to deteriorate to its current state of severe disrepair. State and local governments, which are responsible for the bulk of social services, also bore a disproportionate burden of the adjustment in spending. Moreover, economic activity continued to be hampered by poor performance of the large public enterprise sector, which led, in particular, to severe shortages of power and fuel, as well as inadequate telecommunications services. In addition, poor governance and abuses in the management of public resources have been severe obstacles to realizing the potential of the private sector, which would allow Nigeria to reduce its present heavy dependence on petroleum for foreign exchange earnings, government revenues, and economic growth. \n\n5.  Moreover, our external debt remains large. Over the last several years, the government serviced only part of its external debt. Interest not paid and interest accruing on unpaid debt service became new debt. Thus, despite the imposition in 1994 of an embargo on contracting new debt—as well as the low level of disbursements from existing commitments and ongoing debt conversions and buybacks—the outstanding stock of external debt has failed to decline. At the end of 1998, the stock of debt disbursed and outstanding stood at an estimated US$28.8 billion, and of this, some US$17.7 billion represented arrears, almost entirely to Paris Club creditors. The latter included some US$1.3 billion overdue payments on loans contracted after October 1, 1985, the cutoff date to be eligible for rescheduling that was established in the first of Nigeria's three past Paris Club reschedulings.\n\n6.  The sharp decline in world oil prices in 1998—and the ensuing one-third fall in oil receipts (US$5 billion)—has aggravated Nigeria's already difficult
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Nigeria does not seem to have a great fiscal policy or a proper program for implementation. Also statistics of Nigeria can be totally misleading considering the corrupt governance of the country. African countries have beautiful paper work but little practical application. It is a sad thing to note that so much of money is pumped into these countries that vanish in thin air without reaching the needy. The people have to change their attitude first. Pride and honesty must be their top priority if at all they need to become a respectable nations.
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The government of the Philippines is organized as a presidential-unitary republic, where the President functions as head of state, the head of government, and the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. The president is elected by popular vote to a 6-year term, during which he or she appoints and presides over the cabinet of secretaries.\n\nThe bicameral Congress comprises the Senate and the House of Representatives; members of the former are elected at large and those of the latter by geographical district. The 24 senators serve 6-year terms, with half retiring every three years, while the House of Representatives comprises 250 members serving 3-year terms.\n\nThe judicial branch of government is headed by the Supreme Court, with a Chief Justice as its head and 14 Associate Justices, all appointed by the President from nominations submitted by the Judicial and Bar Council. Other courts include the Court of Appeals, the Regional Trial Courts and the Metropolitan Trial Courts.
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Olusegun Mathew Okikiola Aremu Obasanjo \n\n(born March 5, 1937) has been the President of Nigeria since 1999.
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good \nnow get your goverment book and read\nGood luck
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Here is a link to many of the major newspapers and media outlets in Nigeria.  They should be able to show you what current events are going on there.
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It is a republic with \nExecutive branch:\nchief of state: President Denis SASSOU-NGUESSO (since 25 October 1997, following the civil war in which he toppled elected president Pascal LISSOUBA); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government\nhead of government: President Denis SASSOU-NGUESSO (since 25 October 1997, following the civil war in which he toppled elected president Pascal LISSOUBA); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government\ncabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president\nelections: president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term (eligible for a second seven-year term); election last held 10 March 2002 (next to be held NA 2009)\nLegislative branch:\nbicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (66 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms) and the National Assembly (137 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)\nelections: Senate - last held 11 July 2002 (next to be held July 2007); National Assembly - last held 27 May and 26 June 2002 (next to be held by NA May 2007)\nJudicial branch:\nSupreme Court\n\nhttp://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/cf.html
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Nigerians are the problem of Nigeria.
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Principal Government Officials\nPresident--Olusegun Obasanjo \nVice President--Atiku Abubakar \nForeign Affairs--Joy Ogwu \nFinance--Nenandi Usman \nDefense--Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso \nAgriculture--Adamu Bello
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A representative government has proven itself to be the best form of government.  No arguing that.  The US also has capitalism going for it.
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I don't have any detailed direct knowledge of specific problems, but an issue that runs throughout many (not all) African nations is corruption of the government.  The leaders of many countries are more focused on enhancing their own lives at the expense of their citizens that the people and their economies suffer [thus the problems with the banking systems].
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Nigerian democracy is being challenged by the economic inequity that is causing members of the country to start rebellions.  The US has social programs to provide needed services for the poor.
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i would suggest you go talk to the teacher at the high school that teaches government and he/she will lead you to the right place to look
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Try looking in Nigeria.
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A Democracy can operate using a number of different voting systems, but essentially needs to ensure that the Government renews its mandate on a regular basis (4 to 5 years).\n\nAll people of a country must be involved in the democratic process.\n\nThe Government must be independant from the Judiciary. The courst must be free to pass judgement based around the laws of the land rather than on the political will of the Government.\n\nThe Government will need support from a non-partisan civil authority to ensure that laws are drafted correctly and constitutionally. The civil authorities also ensure that government policy is carried out.\n\nThe policing of a Democracy must be answerable to the courts as well as the civil authorities.\n\nTaxes pay for all of this.\n\nThe best or worst democracy is a subjective matter. Good or bad is not measurable in a way that allows comparison between the various systems.\n\nYou could survey different populations to take their views, but that will have problems. Bad Governments will try and influence the results and people may answer based around their view of their politicians rather than on the system itself.
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