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JAMB Government 1980 Question 14

Question 14

Presidential and Parliamentary Systems

A presidential system of government is one

  1. A.where the Head of State possesses real power
  2. B.where the principle of separation of powers is inapplicable
  3. C.which provides for a ceremonial Head of State
  4. D.in which the president is not accountable to any one
  5. E.in which the Parliament cannot remove the President from office before the expiration of his term of office
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Answer: A (where the Head of State possesses real power)

Explanation

In a presidential system the president is both head of state and head of government and holds real executive power. He can still be impeached, and separation of powers applies.