Systems of Governance - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• 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 22:

• 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 23:

• 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

Question 24:

• 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 25:

• 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