Systems of Governance

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1. Which of the following is a primary structural feature that distinguishes the presidential system of government from the parliamentary system?

   1. A The head of state is elected by the legislature
   2. B The cabinet is collectively responsible to the monarch
   3. C The head of state is not a member of the legislature
   4. D The prime minister serves as the chief executive

2. A major demerit of the presidential system, often cited in political science, is the potential for a situation where the President and the majority party in the legislature are from different political parties. What is this situation called?

   1. A Coalition instability
   2. B Caretaker administration
   3. C Divided government
   4. D Executive overreach

3. Which of the following is considered a merit of the presidential system of government?

   1. A It allows for the easy dissolution of the legislature by the executive
   2. B It ensures the executive is always drawn from the majority party
   3. C It eliminates the need for a written constitution
   4. D It provides a stable executive with a fixed term of office

4. In the Nigerian parliamentary system, which of the following best describes the relationship between the Executive and the Legislature?

   1. A The executive is elected separately from the legislature and is independent of it
   2. B The legislature has no power to remove the executive from office
   3. C The executive appoints the members of the legislature
   4. D The executive is drawn from the legislature and is accountable to it

5. Which of the following is a significant demerit of the parliamentary system of government?

   1. A The head of state is directly elected by the people
   2. B The separation of powers is too rigid
   3. C Political instability due to frequent changes of government
   4. D The executive is not accountable to the legislature

6. Which of the following is a defining characteristic of an absolute monarchy?

   1. A The monarch rules without being bound by a constitution or legislature
   2. B The monarch's powers are limited by a written constitution
   3. C The monarch is elected by the citizens for a fixed term
   4. D The monarch shares executive power equally with a Prime Minister

8. A major merit of a monarchical system, particularly in constitutional forms, is that it can:

   1. A Provide political stability and continuity of state identity
   2. B Ensure that all laws are passed by direct popular vote
   3. C Eliminate the need for a written constitution entirely
   4. D Guarantee that the head of state is always the most qualified administrator

9. Which of the following is a significant demerit associated with the monarchical system of governance?

   1. A The head of state is not directly accountable to the electorate
   2. B It requires frequent and costly general elections
   3. C It leads to excessive fragmentation of the executive branch
   4. D It mandates that the monarch must be a career politician

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