According to KC Wheare Federalism is the formal and constitutional division of power between the central and regional government each within its own sphere of influence, coordinate and independent. The two layers of power should under the constitution or in practice be subordinated to one another. They should both be autonomous in terms of administration, institutional design and jurisdiction. In this regard the only federal governments are United States, Switzerland, Australia and Canada. To...
IntroductionWhat is a state?Definitions of StateElements of the StateState and governmentCitizenship What is citizenship? Responsibilities of the state to the citizens Ways of acquiring citizenship in a stateConditions necessary for the grant of a certificate of naturalization
Political Alienation : Nature and Essential Implications
The Concept of Legal SystemMajor Functions of LawSources of Nigerian LawClassification of Law The Principles of National lawReception and Application of Law in NigeriaDemocracy and Judicial System in NigeriaRule of Law under Military and Civilian RegionPrinciples of Administration and Justice
What is Political PartyFunctions of Political Parties or The Relevance of Political Parties in a Democratic ProcessParty SystemsPolitical Opposition
Antidemocratic Political CultureCommodification of the Electorate and the Reverse Gear of Free, Fair and Credible Elections in NigeriaThe Incumbency/Sit-tight Syndrome FactorRigging of Elections and Resort to Violence
DemocratizationFactors that Enhances DemocratizationDemocratic SustainabilityDemocratic ConsolidationIndicators of ConsolidationInstitutionalizationDemocratic BackslidingCauses of Democratic Backsliding
General IntroductionPre-Colonial Political System in Nigeria Yoruba Historical BackgroundIgbo Land Historical BackgroundHausa-Fulani Land Historical BackgroundColonial Conquest/AdministrationBackgroundFeatures of Indirect RuleReasons for the Adoption of Indirect Rule SystemReasons for the Adoption of Indirect Rule System in Northern NigeriaReasons for the Adoption of Indirect Rule System in Western NigeriaReasons why Indirect Rule Failed in Eastern NigeriaAdvantages or Merits of Indirect...
Meaning of International Relations Nature of International Relations Scope of International Relations Origin and Development of International Relations Approaches to the Study of International Relations International Relations and International Politics International Relations and International Law Sources of International Law The Legality of International Law International Relations and International Society Ideology and International Politic...
Between the Two World WarsThe Post-War Ascendancy of RealismThe Behavioral Approach and the Task of Integration
IntroductionDefinition of Local GovernmentLocal Government versus Local AdministrationReasons for the Creation of Local GovernmentStructure of Local GovernmentAdvantages and Disadvantages of Single Tier StructureAdvantages and Disadvantages of Multi-Tier SystemLocal Government FinanceSources of RevenueControl of Local Governments
INTRODUCTIONCivil Society: Conceptual and Theoretical DiscourseThe Essential Characteristics of Civil Society Conflict: Conceptual and Theoretical Interpretations of ConflictTypes of Conflict Causes of ConflictConsequences of ConflictConflict managementTheories of ConflictThe State, Civil Society, and conflict in NigeriaThe Development of Civil Society in the Nigeria StatesThe Roles of Civil Society in NigeriaThe Challenges of Civil Society in NigeriaDemocracy and Conflict Managemen...
Conflict Conflict Resolution The Comparative method of Conflict Resolution in Nigeria and beyond.Alternative methods of dispute resolution Approaches to Conflict Resolution -Proactive and reactive approaches to conflict resolution -English and Religious approaches -Modern and Traditional approaches Types and Causes of conflicts Impacts of conflict on the statePolitics and economy
Concept of Theory Theory and International RelationsTraditional and Behavioural Theories The Behavioural School SPECIFIC THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSTHE SYSTEMS THEORY THE BALANCE-OF-POWER THEORY THE INTEGRATION THEORY COMMUNICATION THEORYTHE GAME THEORY CENTRE-PERIPHERY THEORYFOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS Elements of Foreign Policy Techniques or Instruments of Foreign Policy THE CONCEPT OF POWERThe Concept of Balance of Power From Balan...
What is International Relations? International politics and international relationsScopes of International Relations Purpose of International Relations Preconditions for International Relations The Changing Phases of International Relations as a Field of StudyIs International Relations a Discipline? Approaches to the Study of International Relations Concept of Theory Theory and International RelationsGLOBALISM: THE TRANSNATIONALIST VIEW