JAMB - Government (1979 - No. 24)
The cabinet system of government embody the principle of separation of powers because
it does not encourage the appointment of a president
the exective is not separate from the legislature
it gives less powers to a prime minister than a president
the executive is not directly appointed by the electorate
the speaker controls the activities of the house
Explanation
In a cabinet system of government (also known as a parliamentary system), the executive (the Prime Minister and the cabinet) is drawn from and accountable to the legislature (parliament). This means there is no strict separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches, as seen in a presidential system. Instead, there is a fusion of powers, where the executive is part of the legislature and must maintain its confidence to remain in office.
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