Parliamentary - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 1985

The head of the executive branch in a parliamentary system is called the

A. Prime minister
B. President
C. Majority leader
D. Senate president
E. Governor general

Question 17:

• JAMB 1986

The main function of the upper chamber in a parliamentary system of government is to

A. Initiate new legislation
B. Execute laws
C. Act as a check on the lower chamber
D. Direct the activities of the lower chamber

Question 18:

• JAMB 1986

In a cabinet system, the executive is appointed from the

A. Legislature
B. Oppointed from
C. Upper house
D. Weaker party in the coalition

Question 19:

• JAMB 1986

In a parliamentary system, who ensures that members are in the House to vote on major issues? The

A. Party leader
B. Speaker of the House
C. Clerk of the House
D. Whip

Question 20:

• JAMB 1986

A system in which no single person serves as the chief executive is known as

A. Republican
B. Revolutionary
C. Collegial
D. Parliamentary