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WAEC Government 2015 Theory — Question 5

Question 5 of 18 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2015 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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3(a). Define parliamentarianism.

Model answer

Parliamentarianism is a system of government in which the powers and functions of the head of state and the head of government are performed by two distinct individuals - the prime minister (as head of government) and the President or monarch (as head of state). Britain, Canada, India and Germany are some countries with a parliamentary system of government.

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