JAMB Government 2010 Question 7

Question 7

Presidential and Parliamentary Systems

In a parliamentary system, when the legislature passes a vote of no confidence on the executive, it means that the

  1. A.legislature commences legal proceeding against the executive
  2. B.executive is expected to go on suspension
  3. C.executive is required to resign
  4. D.legislature ceases to trust the executive.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (executive is required to resign)

Explanation

A government that loses a vote of no confidence must resign (or ask for parliament to be dissolved for new elections).