House of Representatives (Nigeria)

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. How long is House of Representatives (Nigeria)?Four years
2. What is the location?Abuja, Nigeria
3. What is the number of members?360
4. What is Nigeria's House of Representatives?It is the lower house of Nigeria's parliament, called the Green Chamber, and it has 360 members who make laws and represent people.
5. How many people are in the House of Representatives and how are they chosen?There are 360 members. Each one is elected from a single area by a first‑past‑the‑post vote and serves a four‑year term.

Bicameral Legislature: A government system with two legislative chambers, like Nigeria's Senate and House of Representatives.
Plurality Voting: An electoral system where the candidate with the most votes wins, without needing a majority.
Constituency: A defined geographical area that elects a representative to a legislative body.