GOVERNMENT
JAMB 2006 - Question 34
Government 2006 JAMB Past Questions - Question 34: A distinctive feature of the presidential system of government is the
Correct Answer
D
Explanation
The fusion of Ceremonial and Executive Powers is adistinctive feature of the Presidential system of government. Presidentialsystem of government is the one in which the head of State of a country is alsothe head of government of the same country. It is a system in which allexecutive powers are vested in one person with the title of the ExecutivePresident. As head of State, he has the power to sign a bill into law. In caseof anomalies, he can refuse to sign a bill until the anomalies are corrected bythe two Houses-House of Representatives and the House of Senate. Coming to Ceremonial Functions, he represents the country atsome events such as taking salute at parade grounds on independence daycelebrations.

