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JAMB Government 1983 Question 1

Question 1

Presidential and Parliamentary Systems

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the parliamentary system of government?

  1. A.Ministers are usually members of parliament
  2. B.The Prime Minister is politically responsible to the parliament
  3. C.The Head of State is the most powerful organ of government
  4. D.The Head of Government may advise the Head of State to dissolve parliament
  5. E.The Party in opposition provides the Shadow Government
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Answer: C (The Head of State is the most powerful organ of government)

Explanation

In a parliamentary system the Head of State is ceremonial; real power lies with the Prime Minister and Cabinet.