JAMB Government 1988 Question 13

Question 13

Presidential and Parliamentary Systems

The principle of collective responsibility means that ministers

  1. A.are collectively responsible to the head of state
  2. B.are collectively responsible for cabinet decisions
  3. C.are heads of their respective departments
  4. D.must always show a sense of responsibility to their fellow ministers
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (are collectively responsible for cabinet decisions)

Explanation

All ministers share responsibility for cabinet decisions and must defend them in public, or resign.