Systems of Governance - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• 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

Question 27:

• 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 28:

• 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 29:

• JAMB 1986

Under the presidential system

A. The party with the majority of seats forms the Executive
B. There is the principle of collective responsibility
C. The president may come from any of the parties
D. The constitution must be unwritten

Question 30:

• 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