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JAMB Government 1998 Question 8

Question 8

Presidential and Parliamentary Systems

In the presidential system of government, the chief executive is

  1. A.elected by the entire electorate
  2. B.nominated by the legislators
  3. C.selected by the party with the majority of seats in the legislature
  4. D.appointed by an independent judiciary
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (elected by the entire electorate)

Explanation

In a presidential system the president is elected by the voters of the whole country, directly or through an electoral college, not chosen by the legislature.