Nigeria is a Federal Republic modelled after the United States, with executive power exercised by the president. It is influenced by the Westminster System model[citation needed] in the composition and management of the upper and lower houses of the bicameral legislature. The president presides as both Head of State and head of the national executive; the leader is elected by popular vote to a maximum of two 4-year terms. In the March 28, 2015 presidential election, General Muhammadu Buhari emerged victorious to become the Federal President of Nigeria, defeating then incumbent Goodluck Jonathan. COUNT 5
QSN1 What is Nigeria's form of government? ANS1 Federal Republic QSN2 What houses does the Nigerian legislature have? ANS2 upper and lower QSN3 How many times can a Nigerian president be elected? ANS3 two 4-year terms QSN4 Who won the 2015 Nigerian presidential election? ANS4 General Muhammadu Buhari QSN5 Who lost the 2015 Nigerian presidential election? ANS5 Goodluck Jonathan