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JAMB Government 2000 Question 13

Question 13

Presidential and Parliamentary Systems

Coalition government arises when

  1. A.one of the parties has a majority in parliament
  2. B.no party has a majority in parliament
  3. C.two or more parties co-operate to pass a bill in parliament
  4. D.the ruling party is defeated in parliament
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (no party has a majority in parliament)

Explanation

If no single party wins a majority of seats, two or more parties join together to form a government with a majority. This is a coalition.