A) The former refers to a practice of rotating political offices among the different ethnic groups whereas the latter refers to the federal structures of the country.
B) The former refers to a practice of rotating political offices among the different ethnic groups whereas the latter refers to the practice of rotating federal political offices among the different states.
C) The former has never been violated whereas the latter threatens to be violated by President Jonathan's decision to run for reelection.
D) The former refers to a practice of rotating political offices among the different ethnic groups whereas the latter refers to the setting aside of ethnic quotas in government hiring practices.
E) The former is codified in the constitution whereas the latter is not.
G) B) and E)
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A) Since around 2000, Nigeria has not had an acute external debt.
B) Nigeria remains reliant upon developed industrial economies for capital, basic consumer items, and even raw materials.
C) Nigeria is the largest economy in West Africa.
D) Nigeria's dependence on oil revenues makes it susceptible to boom and bust cycles.
E) Nigeria has a high standing in global energy markets not only because of its oil resources but also because of its natural gas reserves.
G) C) and D)
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A) was a parliamentary system.
B) was dominated by southern ethnic groups.
C) came about after the military ceded power to a hand-picked civilian government.
D) came to an end when the military staged a coup following elections marked by widespread fraud and violence.
E) lasted for over ten years.
G) A) and E)
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A) lasted less than one year.
B) was a parliamentary system generally dominated by southern ethnic groups.
C) was a parliamentary system generally dominated by northern ethnic groups.
D) was a mixed system in which the three major ethnic groups were each ensured a leadership position.
E) was a constitutional monarchy.
G) A) and B)
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A) holds doctorates in both political science and economics.
B) is a Muslim from the Niger Delta.
C) has announced that he has no intention of running for reelection in 2015.
D) has generally continued the policies of his predecessors.
E) began his political career as a governor.
G) B) and E)
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A) it has deepened the country's sectional cleavages.
B) it has eroded the state's resources.
C) it has expanded the class of individuals dependent upon state.
D) it has weakened the power of the president.
E) it has led to rampant corruption.
G) A) and D)
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A) states are highly dependent upon the federal government for the bulk of their income.
B) states, but not local governments, have taxation power.
C) states, but not local governments, have total control over the resources within their borders.
D) states serve as patronage outposts for the president.
E) the governments of states and larger cities are represented at the national level.
G) A) and B)
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A) refer to societies where the constitution is not respected like Nigeria.
B) are another name for unfinished states like Nigeria
C) refer to highly centralized states, like the kingdoms that existed in precolonial Nigeria.
D) are also called autonomous societies.
E) refer to traditional societies that lack executive rule, such as certain societies in precolonial Nigeria.
G) A) and C)
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A) Business groups have frequently supported and colluded with corrupt military and civilian governments.
B) Recently, business groups have begun to take a more political stance by advocating better governance.
C) The Nigerian business class has historically been described as "pirate capitalists" due to their corrupt practices and high level of collusion with state officials.
D) The largest business organization is the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Mines and Agriculture.
E) Business groups have never had a say in the development of economic policy.
G) B) and C)
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A) Biafra.
B) Eastern Nigeria.
C) Southern Nigeria.
D) The Republic of Nigeria.
E) Darfur.
G) A) and B)
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A) predominately Christian.
B) the Yoruba.
C) the Igbo.
D) the Hausa.
E) the Karuni.
G) A) and B)
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A) fifty
B) one hundred and fifty
C) two hundred
D) seventy five
E) ninety
G) B) and C)
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A) Benin, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon.
B) Benin, Niger, Chad, and the Congo.
C) Ghana, Niger, Chad, and Sudan.
D) Botswana, Niger, Chad, and Ghana.
E) the Ivory Coast, Niger, Chad, and Botswana.
G) A) and D)
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A) establishing administrative regions on the basis of language.
B) permitting the development of country-wide native associations.
C) fostering competition among ethnic groups.
D) suppressing local leaders.
E) fostering the development of tribal political parties.
G) D) and E)
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A) Nigeria is listed very close to the bottom of the UNDP's Human Development Index.
B) Nigerian GDP per capita has steadily declined over the last ten years.
C) Wealth in Nigeria is very unevenly distributed.
D) The government spends less than 1 percent of the country's GDP on education and health.
E) Civilian Nigerian governments have generally sought to channel the country's oil revenue into programs meant to improve poverty.
G) A) and B)
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A) Major executive decisions were always subject to the approval of a ruling council of high-level military officers.
B) The leadership style of military heads of state varied considerably.
C) The military head of state made appointments to most senior government positions.
D) Patron - client relationships flourished which had the effect of structurally weakening the military overall.
E) The military juntas often of democratic transition in part to gain legitimacy.
G) B) and C)
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A) both chambers of Nigeria's legislature.
B) the upper chamber of Nigeria's legislature.
C) the lower chamber of Nigeria's legislature.
D) the bicameral legislature that was established with the Third Republic.
E) the consultative body that exists alongside Nigeria's legislature.
G) D) and E)
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