Presidential - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1982

In the presidential system in Nigeria the Chief Executive remains in office for

A. A period of eight years
B. A fixed term
C. As long as he enjoys popular support
D. Two terms
E. A period of six years

Question 7:

• JAMB 1984

In a presidential system of government, the Executive

A. Executes its own laws only
B. Legislates all binding laws
C. Makes laws for the National Assembly
D. Forms the government
E. Executes all anti government plotters

Question 8:

• JAMB 1984

In a presidential system of government ministers are

A. Collectively responsible to the Senate
B. Collectively responsible to the President
C. Individually responsible to the President
D. Individually responsible to no one
E. Individually responsible to the electorate

Question 9:

• JAMB 1985

Ceremonial and executive powers are usually fused in a

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

Question 10:

• JAMB 1986

Presidentialism is a system of government in which

A. There is elected Head of State who exercises actual executive powers
B. The Head of State is not the chief executive
C. The executive functions are the responsibility of the entire members of a cabinet
D. All members of cabinet must also be mebers of the legislature