Systems of Governance - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 51:

• JAMB 1998

In the presidential system of government, the chief executive is

A. Elected by the entire electorate
B. Nominated by the legislators
C. Selected by the party with the majority of seats in the legislature
D. Appointed by an independent judicisry

Question 52:

• JAMB 1998

The resignation of the cabinet after a defeat in parliament, is an expression of the principle of

A. Political accountability
B. Collective responsibility
C. Checks and balances
D. Rule of law

Question 53:

• JAMB 1998

Ceremonial and executive powers are fused in the

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

Question 54:

• JAMB 1999

In a presidential system of government, minister are

A. Individually views cannot be expressed
B. Decisions taken are defended in spite of individual opinions
C. Government cannot be personalized
D. Those who hold different views must acquiesce

Question 55:

• JAMB 1999

In the parliamentary system of government, formal legislation can take the following forms except

A. Royal proclamations
B. Order in council
C. Acts of parliament
D. Ministerial pronouncement