WAEC Government 1991 (August) Question 38

Question 38

Presidential and Parliamentary Systems

Under a presidential system of government, the chief executive is accountable to the

  1. A.Legislature.
  2. B.Executive.
  3. C.Judiciary.
  4. D.Senate.
  5. E.Electorate.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (Electorate.)

Explanation

An executive president is elected by the people for a fixed term and is answerable to them at elections (the legislature can only remove him by impeachment).