THE PRESIDENTIAL SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT
CONTENT
- Definition of Presidential System of Government
- Characteristics of Presidential System of Government
- Resource Control in a Presidential System of Government
- Advantages and Disadvantages of the Presidential System of Government
- Checks and Limitations on the Powers of the Executive President
- The Principle of Individual Responsibility in the Presidential System of Government
Definition of Presidential System of Government
The presidential system of government is a system of government in which there is an executive president who is vested with all executive powers and who combines the office of head of state and head of government.
The president is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces and combined the executive functions and ceremonial duties. He also appoints members of his cabinet who are not members of the parliament. Nigeria and U.S.A are good examples of countries practicing presidential system of government. The president can be removed from office through the process of impeachment.
EVALUATION
- What is presidential system of government?
- Identify two states in the world practicing presidential system of government.
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