The Executive Branch of the Nigerian Government
The Executive Branch of the Nigerian Government is a Presidential system. The President is both the head of state and the head of government. The President is elected by popular vote for a four-year term, and is eligible for a second term. The President must receive a certain amount of votes from both the northern and southern regions of the country in order to be elected. This is in order to prevent a candidate from being elected that is only popular in one region.
Powers of the President
The powers of the Nigerian President are similar to those of the U.S. President in that he must assent to and sign bills into law and can send bills back to legislature. The President is also the chief diplomat of Nigeria and must receive foreign diplomats as well as appointing any ambassadors and diplomats. The President is the Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian armed forces, and is responsible for their training, operation, and equipping. He is also accountable for how they are deployed to ward of external and internal threats. The President also has the power to appoint his cabinet.
The Cabinet
The Executive cabinet is appointed by the president with confirmation by the senate. The cabinet members act as advisers to the President. His cabinet members consist of 26 ministers, one from each state, and with the President make up the Federal Executive Council. The council assures that the policies passed by the legislature are properly implemented once they become laws.
Role of the Military
The Nigerian Military is not involved in policy making and the democratic proceedings of the Nigerian Government. The military supports the sustenance of democracy.
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Powers of the President
The powers of the Nigerian President are similar to those of the U.S. President in that he must assent to and sign bills into law and can send bills back to legislature. The President is also the chief diplomat of Nigeria and must receive foreign diplomats as well as appointing any ambassadors and diplomats. The President is the Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian armed forces, and is responsible for their training, operation, and equipping. He is also accountable for how they are deployed to ward of external and internal threats. The President also has the power to appoint his cabinet.
The Cabinet
The Executive cabinet is appointed by the president with confirmation by the senate. The cabinet members act as advisers to the President. His cabinet members consist of 26 ministers, one from each state, and with the President make up the Federal Executive Council. The council assures that the policies passed by the legislature are properly implemented once they become laws.
Role of the Military
The Nigerian Military is not involved in policy making and the democratic proceedings of the Nigerian Government. The military supports the sustenance of democracy.
SOURCES:
- http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/the-military-and-nigeria-at-50/80587/
- http://www.onlinenigeria.com/government/?blurb=139