Parliamentary - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• JAMB 2004

In a parliamentary system of government,a vote of no confidence leads to the resignation of

A. An indidvidual minister
B. The entire parliament
C. The prime minister
D. The entire cabinet
E. C and D

Question 42:

• JAMB 2005

Under a parliamentary system of government,the cabinet holds office at the pleasure of the

A. Opposition
B. Electorate
C. Head of state
D. Legislature

Question 43:

• JAMB 2007

In a parliamentary system,the term shadow cabinet is often used to refer to

A. Back-benchers in the house
B. Deputy prime ministers and assistant ministers
C. Rebellious members of the ruling party
D. Portfolio designates of the party in opposition

Question 44:

• JAMB 2009

Prorogation is the bringing of a session of a parliament to an end through

A. Royal proclamation
B. Final reading
C. Guillotine
D. Impeachment

Question 45:

• JAMB 2009

In a cabinet system, the legislature comprises of the

A. Prime minister and members of the parliament
B. Prime minister and members of the jury
C. Prime minister and ministers
D. President and ministers