Systems of Governance - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• 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 17:

• 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 18:

• 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 19:

• 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 20:

• JAMB 1983

A totalitarian government is

A. Government that aspires to control every aspect of a citizens life
B. A government of the people by the people, and for the people
C. A government masses
D. A weak government
E. Controlled by the rich