1. The Legislature The legislature is the arm or organ of government that makes laws and acts as a check on the executive amongst other functions. It is a body of elected representatives of the people. Another name for the legislature is the parliament. In Nigeria, it is called the National Assembly; it is made … Read more
What is Election? Election can be defined as the process or means through which the electorates choose their representatives for the legislative and executive positions in the state. Election is a contest between competing political parties, groups or individuals seeking to seize governmental powers. Indirect democracy became imperative as a result of the impossibility of … Read more
Monarchy This is the earliest form of government, and it is characterized by the rule of a king, a queen or an emperor. The office of the head of state in a monarchical system is hereditary not elective. The monarch is always succeeded by his/her children or blood family members from generation to generation. Examples … Read more
Presidential System of Government This is a system of government in which all executive and ceremonial powers and functions are vested on one person called the president who is both the head of state and head of government. The president has the powers to hire and fire; that is appoints and dismisses appointees. In a … Read more