JAMB Government 1988 Question 5

Question 5

Presidential and Parliamentary Systems

In a parliamentary system of government, the offices of head of state and head of government are

  1. A.fused
  2. B.separated
  3. C.not defined
  4. D.indistinguishable
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (separated)

Explanation

In a parliamentary system the Head of State (a monarch or ceremonial president) is a different person from the head of government (the prime minister).