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Unilorin Post-UTME Government 2022 (Model questions) Question 23

Question 23

Presidential and Parliamentary Systems

Which of the following is true of a presidential system?

  1. A.the cabinet is collectively responsible to parliament
  2. B.the head of state is different from the chief executive
  3. C.ministers are appointed by the president subject to the approval of the supreme court
  4. D.presidential veto can be overridden by the parliament with a two-third majority.
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Answer: D (presidential veto can be overridden by the parliament with a two-third majority.)

Explanation

In a presidential system the legislature can override the president's veto with a two-thirds majority. Options A and B describe a parliamentary system, and ministers are confirmed by the legislature, not the court.