Vice President of Nigeria

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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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 current vice president?Kashim Shettima
2. What is the date of assumption of office?May 29, 2023
3. Why is the Vice President important in Nigeria?The Vice President helps keep the country running smoothly and supports the President. They can become President if the current one can’t serve.
4. How does someone become Vice President of Nigeria?In Nigeria, the President and Vice President run together on the same ticket. People vote for one pair, and the chosen Vice President starts the four‑year term with the President.

Executive Branch: The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws, headed by the President and Vice President.
Presidential Line of Succession: The established order of individuals designated to assume the presidency in the event of the President's death, resignation, or removal from office.
Joint Ticket: An electoral system where a presidential candidate and their vice-presidential running mate are elected together as a single unit.