UI Post-UTME Government 2025 (Model questions) Question 5

Question 5

Presidential and Parliamentary Systems

A key characteristic of the presidential system includes:
I. Separation of powers
II. Fixed tenure of office
III. Fusion of executive and legislature
IV. Direct election of the executive

  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

A presidential system separates the powers, gives the executive a fixed term and elects the president directly. Fusion of powers belongs to the parliamentary system.