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JAMB Government 2018 Objective — Question 23

Question 23 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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In Nigeria's First Republic, the Prime Minister was both the

  • A. Head of government and a lawmakerCorrect
  • B. Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces
  • C. Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces and Party leader
  • D. Head of State and Party leader

Explanation

In the First Republic (parliamentary system), the Prime Minister was Head of Government and also a member of the legislature (a lawmaker), while the President was ceremonial Head of State.

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