JAMB Government 1982 Question 2

Question 2

Presidential and Parliamentary Systems

In the Parliamentary System of government, executive powers are vested in

  1. A.the President
  2. B.Parliament
  3. C.the Party in government
  4. D.the Cabinet
  5. E.a few powerful men in the country
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Answer: D (the Cabinet)

Explanation

In a parliamentary system the real executive power is held by the Cabinet, led by the Prime Minister; the Head of State is largely ceremonial.