Parliamentary - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 1982

In a parliamentary system of government the head of government is usually

A. The head of state
B. Selected from the upper chamber
C. A graduate of a university
D. The prime minister
E. Elected by the whole country

Question 12:

• JAMB 1982

In the British parliamentary system, if parliament passes a vote of no confidence on the government, the Prime Minister

A. Must change some ministers
B. Can ask the Queen to resign
C. Can dismiss some top civil servants
D. And his cabinet may feel obliged to resign
E. Can Dissolve the opposition party

Question 13:

• JAMB 1983

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the parliamentary system of government?

A. Ministers are usually members of parliament
B. The Prime Minister is politically responsible to the parliament
C. The Head of State is the most powerful organ of government
D. The Head of Governmentmay advise the Head of State to dissolve parliament
E. The Party in opposition provides the Shadow Government

Question 14:

• JAMB 1983

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the parliamentary system of government?

A. Ministers are usually members of parliament
B. The Prime Minister is politically responsible to the parliament
C. The Head of State is the most powerful organ of government
D. The Head of Governmentmay advise the Head of State to dissolve parliament
E. The Party in opposition provides the Shadow Government

Question 15:

• JAMB 1984

In a parliamentary system of government ministers are

A. Collectively responsible to parliament
B. Not members of the legislature
C. Appointed by a two-thirds majority of the legislature
D. Representatives of various interests in the country
E. Chosen from the upper House