Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
Splitting power is only half the trick. The other half is letting each arm keep an eye on the other two.
What this unit covers
Unit 4: Arms of Government and Federalism
- 1 The Three Arms of GovernmentEvery government does three jobs. Nigeria's Constitution gives each job to a different set of hands, on purpose. · 9 min
- 2 Separation of Powers and Checks and BalancesSplitting power is only half the trick. The other half is letting each arm keep an eye on the other two. · 9 min
- 3 Federalism in NigeriaWhy a country of hundreds of ethnic groups chose to share power between Abuja, the states and the local governments. · 9 min
- 4 Tiers of Government and Revenue AllocationAbuja, 36 state capitals and 774 council secretariats all wait for the same monthly meeting. Here is how the money is shared. · 10 min