UI Post-UTME Government 2025 (Model questions) Question 17

Question 17

Presidential and Parliamentary Systems

A parliamentary system is marked by:
I. Fusion of powers
II. Executive drawn from legislature
III. Fixed tenure of executive
IV. Collective responsibility

  1. A.I, II and IV
  2. B.I and III only
  3. C.II and III only
  4. D.I, II, III and IV
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (I, II and IV)

Explanation

In a parliamentary system the ministers come from parliament (fusion of powers) and are collectively responsible to it. The executive has no fixed tenure: it can be removed by a vote of no confidence.