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JAMB Government 1990 Question 16

Question 16

Legislature

The notion of 'carpet-crossing' in a parliamentary democracy involves

  1. A.crossing from the Lower House to the Upper House
  2. B.changing party allegiance after election
  3. C.opposing party discipline in parliament
  4. D.resigning from parliament.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (changing party allegiance after election)

Explanation

Carpet-crossing is when a legislator elected on one party's platform moves to another party, literally crossing the floor to sit with them.