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CQXA

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Why haven't any political parties in Nigeria lasted more than a few years?
 
  a. All of the political parties are national in focus, therefore they don't appeal to the regional interests in Nigeria.
  b. Because the military governments were such vocal supporters of parties, the people developed a natural distrust for parties.
  c. Parties have been unable to develop a national platform because they are built on regional differences, rather than ideological differences.
  d. Parties have been formed by military leaders during a coup, therefore the parties dissolve when the new civilian government forms.

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding Nigerian elections is true?
 
  a. A candidate for president must win 50 percent of the vote and at least one-fourth of Nigeria's 36 states in order to win.
  b. There are no term limits for the president, but members of the legislature are not allowed to serve consecutive terms in office.
  c. elected officials win office through a winner-take-all vote, and all officials serve the same four year terms, with the president alone being limited to two terms.
  d. there is an extensive primary process through which all candidates are thoroughly vetted, followed by a long campaign season before the general election.



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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