TY  - JOUR
T1  - Inter-Chamber Relations in the Fourth Republic of Nigeria National Assembly
AU - Michael, B. Aleyomi 
JO  - Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences
VL  - 10
IS  - 1
SP  - 54
EP  - 62
PY  - 2013
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1683-8831
DO  - pjssci.2013.54.62
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=pjssci.2013.54.62
KW  - Democracy
KW  -legislature
KW  -chamber
KW  -fourth republic
KW  -house
AB  - Nigeria returned to democratic rule which is anchored on the 
  presidential system in 1999. There are three institutions established to achieve 
  smooth running of the presidential system namely: The Legislature, The Executive 
  and The Judiciary. The study of government under democratic setting will be 
  impossible without appreciating the role of the legislature. Under the third 
  wave of democratization, legislative power and roles cannot be underrated. In 
  many democracies both advanced and developing, legislative institution is becoming 
  increasingly noticeable and self-confident in the political processes. The primary 
  or core functions of the legislature include representation and law-making. 
  It is worthy to note that the 1999 constitution establishes two chambers for 
  the country. However, the nature and workability of inter-chamber relations 
  has been given less attention. This study examines the reasons for the adoption 
  of a bi-cameral legislature in Nigeria. What are the relationships between the 
  two chambers (House of Senate and House of Representatives)? What is the position 
  of the constitution on inter-chamber relations? These are some of the questions 
  the study will seek to answer in the current Nigeria’s 
  Fourth Republic. The study makes use of secondary source and the author personal 
  experiences in the political theater of Nigeria. The study argues that the superiority 
  of the Senate over House of Representatives is historical. The study concludes 
  that the existence of parallel roles of the two chambers must be religiously 
  followed to avoid leadership clashes.
ER  -