JAMB Government 1984 Question 20

Question 20

Presidential and Parliamentary Systems

In a parliamentary system of government, ministers are

  1. A.collectively responsible to parliament
  2. B.not members of the legislature
  3. C.appointed by a two-thirds majority of the legislature
  4. D.representatives of various interests in the country
  5. E.chosen from the Upper House
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (collectively responsible to parliament)

Explanation

Under collective responsibility the whole cabinet answers to parliament and stands or falls together.