JAMB Government 2013 Objective — Question 12

Question 12 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The presidential system differs from the parliamentary system of government in that

A. the tenure of office of the president is limitedCorrect
B. the principle of collective responsibility applies
C. executive and legislative powers are fused
D. powers of the three arms of government are merged

Explanation

In a presidential system, the president serves a fixed, constitutionally limited term of office, and there is separation of powers between the executive and legislature — unlike the parliamentary system, where the executive is drawn from and fused with the legislature, and collective responsibility applies.

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