Systems of Governance - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• JAMB 1994

The power of a head of state to dissolve the legislature and order a general election is usually associated with the

A. Presidential system of government
B. Monarchical system of government
C. Parliamentary system of government
D. Unitary system of government

Question 47:

• JAMB 1997

The official report of proceeding in parliament is known as the

A. Hansard
B. Diary of events
C. Gazette
D. Summary of proceedings

Question 48:

• JAMB 1997

Shadow Cabinet is associated with the

A. Communist system
B. Fascist system
C. Parliamentary system
D. Fascist system

Question 49:

• JAMB 1997

One basic characteristic of parliamentary system of government is that the

A. Upper and lower houses of the legislature have equal powers
B. Cabinet is part of the legislature
C. Prime minister is usually a member of the upper house
D. Opposition party members are also included in the cabinet

Question 50:

• JAMB 1997

In a presidential system, the theory of separation of powers is not absolute because the president

A. Can declara a state of emergency
B. Can be impeached by the court
C. Assents to bills
D. Can declare laws null and void