WAEC Government 1998 Question 19

Question 19

Presidential and Parliamentary Systems

Presidential system of government allows the

  1. A.President to be a member of the legislature
  2. B.Executive to be members of the Legislature
  3. C.Judiciary to be a part of the Executive
  4. D.President to dismiss members of the Legislature
  5. E.President to select ministers from outside the Legislature.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (President to select ministers from outside the Legislature.)

Explanation

Under the presidential system ministers are not members of the legislature; a legislator appointed must resign his seat.