Nigeria Explained for AP Comparative Government (Institutions, Elections, Federalism + Oil Politics)

Nigeria is one of the most important cases in AP Comparative Government because it forces a big question: how do you build a stable democracy in a country with massive diversity, a history of military rule, and an economy shaped by oil?In this video, you’ll learn:The AP Comp Gov concepts to watch for in Nigeria: legitimacy, institutions, participation, and rule of lawWhy Nigeria’s ethnic and religious diversity shapes voting, trust, and conflictHow Nigeria’s history of military rule affected institutions and long-term corruption challengesWhy Nigeria is a federal presidential system (strong executive + power shared with states)How presidential election rules encourage coalition-building across many statesHow electoral incentives can push politics toward fewer large partiesThe basics of Nigeria’s National Assembly (Senate + House of Representatives) and how it can check the president—while also facing corruption and patronage pressuresMr. Hutchings History | AP Comp Gov Country Explainers