Nigerian Presidency Responsibilities
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Who is the commander-in-chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces?

  • The Prime Minister
  • The Speaker of the House
  • The President (correct)
  • The Chief Justice

What is the president responsible for conducting?

  • Domestic policymaking
  • Foreign policy (correct)
  • Executive branch of the federal government
  • Judicial officers

What power does the president have to sign or veto federal legislation?

  • Executive power
  • Diplomatic power
  • Regulatory power
  • Checks and balances (correct)

Study Notes

  • The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is the head of state and head of government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
  • The president directs the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
  • Executive power is vested in the president. The power includes the execution and enforcement of federal law and the responsibility to appoint federal executive, diplomatic, regulatory, and judicial officers.
  • Based on constitutional provisions empowering the president to appoint and receive ambassadors and conclude treaties with foreign powers, and on subsequent laws enacted by the House, the presidency has primary responsibility for conducting foreign policy.
  • The president also plays a leading role in federal legislation and domestic policymaking. As part of the system of checks and balances, the Constitution gives the president the power to sign or veto federal legislation.

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Learn about the roles and responsibilities of the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, including executive powers, foreign policy, legislation, and policymaking.

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