Senate of Nigeria

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the constitutional basis?Established by the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria
2. What is the legislative structure?Upper chamber of Nigeria's bicameral National Assembly
3. How many senators represent each state in Nigeria?Each of Nigeria’s 36 states sends the same number of senators, so every state has equal representation no matter how many people live there.
4. Who is the President of the Senate and what does he/she do?The President of the Senate is the main leader who runs meetings, keeps order, and follows parliamentary rules. This person is also second in line to become president if needed.

Bicameral Legislature: A legislative body composed of two distinct chambers, designed for checks and balances in lawmaking.
Line of Succession: The established order in which individuals are eligible to assume the responsibilities of a higher office.
Standing Committee: A permanent committee within a legislature that focuses on a specific subject area.