JAMB Government 2003 Question 1

Question 1

Presidential and Parliamentary Systems

In a parliamentary system, the functions of the head of state and the head of government are vested in

  1. A.the inner cabinet
  2. B.an individual
  3. C.two different individuals
  4. D.the ministerial council.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (two different individuals)

Explanation

A parliamentary system has a dual executive: a ceremonial head of state (monarch or president) and a separate head of government (prime minister).