Explanation

(i) The Government had the power to veto the laws passed by the legislative council.

(ii) The Governor had the exclusive rights to reduce money bills.

(iii) As the president of the Legislative Council, the Governor had a casting vote. The casting vote was used when there was a tie of votes in The Council.

(iv) Power of certification; empowered Governor to enforce a bill that had been rejected by the legislative council.

(v) The legislative council was mainly controlled by the official majority and had no power of control.

(vi) The Secretary of State for Colonies had the power to approve drafted bills for the colonies.

(vii) Revision of laws passed by The Council was the sole responsibility of the Secretary of State for Colonies.

(viii) It was mandatory for the colonial territories to pass laws that were in line with the colonial law validity Act of 1865.

Correct Answer: C. political stability is usually low

Correct Answer: D. adjudicate cases

Explanation

Explanation

(i) There is fusion of powers as members of the executive are also members of the legislature

(ii) The Head of State is different from the Head of Government.

(iii) The Prime Minister appoints ministers from within the legislature.

(iii) The Head of government is appointed by the Head of State, usually the leader of the majority party after a general election.

(v) There is Supremacy of Parliament e.g. Britain.

(vi) The government can be removed on a vote of no confidence by parliament at any time.

(vii) There is provision for an official opposition with an opposition leader.

(viii) Cross carpeting is allowed.

(ix) There is strict party allegiance and discipline.

(x) There is collective responsibility of the cabinet to the parliament.

(xi) In a bicameral parliament, all bills are first introduced in the lower house.

Correct Answer: B. the indignation

Correct Answer: A. undertake projects that require huge sums of money

Correct Answer: C. three-tier local government system

Explanation

Nigeria's modern local government system officially started with the 1976 local government reform, making it the third tier of government. The reform prevented traditional rulers from practicing politics by setting up a separate council of chiefs with an essential advisory role. It harmonized the condition of service of local government personnel with the personnel of the state and federal governments.

Explanation

The basic features of a democratic state include:

(i) A democratic state holds periodic elections to elect representatives into the various legislative houses.

(ii) It provides equal opportunity for citizens to participate in the decisions of the government.

(iii) Under democratic dispensation, fundamental human rights are guaranteed.

(iv) The rights of the minority are also guaranteed.

(v) Free and fair elections are conducted by creating an independent electoral commission which updates the electoral register, conducts election through secret ballot etc. In Nigeria, this is presently done by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

(vi) There is the formation of political parties in a democratic state.

(vii) There is the existence of opposition party to serve as a watchdog of the government.

(viii)There is an independent judiciary.

(ix)In a democratic state there is the rule of law.

(x)The franchise is open to all on the basis of universal adult suffrage.

(xi) There is provision of special procedures to amend parts of the constitution, e.g. creation of new states, impeachment of the president etc.

(xii) There is the supremacy of the constitution.

(xiii) There is the freedom of expression and the existence of a free press.

Correct Answer: B. Executive

Correct Answer: C. Collective responsibility is emphasized

Explanation

A parliamentary system of government means that the executive branch of government has the direct or indirect support of the parliament. This support is usually shown by a vote of confidence. The relationship between the executive and the legislature in a parliamentary system is called responsible government.

collective responsibility, also known as collective ministerial responsibility, is a constitutional convention in Parliamentary systems that members of the cabinet must publicly support all governmental decisions made in Cabinet, even if they do not privately agree with them.