WAEC 2023 Government · Question 4
One of the low points in the cabinet system of government is that, the
Options
- A.divided loyalty of the cabinet ministers is strong
- B.centre of power in the system is stable
- C.Prime Minister does not regard the Head of State
- D.tenure of government is always not stable
Answer: D. tenure of government is always not stable
Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key
Analyze the question: It asks for a weakness (low point) of the cabinet (parliamentary) system of government.
Concept: In a cabinet system, as in the British model or Nigeria's First Republic, the executive (Prime Minister and ministers) is drawn from the legislature and is responsible to it. The key features are:
- The Prime Minister is head of government. The Head of State is often a ceremonial figure.
- Ministers are collectively responsible to parliament.
- The government stays in office only as long as it keeps the confidence of the majority in parliament.
Weaknesses of the cabinet system:
- The government can fall through a vote of no confidence.
- It can also fall when its party loses its majority, when a coalition breaks up, or when parliament is dissolved.
- Fusion of powers weakens the separation of powers.
- Policy continuity can suffer when governments change often.
Checking the options:
- A. Divided loyalty of cabinet ministers is strong: Cabinet ministers are bound by collective responsibility, so loyalty is not typically divided. This is not the standard weakness.
- B. Centre of power is stable: Stability is an advantage, not a low point.
- C. Prime Minister does not regard the Head of State: This is not a recognized feature or weakness of the system.
- D. Tenure of government is always not stable: This matches the main weakness. The government depends on parliamentary confidence and can be removed at any time by a no-confidence vote or by losing its majority. The phrase "always" is overstated, but D is clearly the best choice.
Answer: D
Tip: For "low points" or "demerits" questions, look for the option that describes a negative. For the cabinet system, think "instability of tenure, because the government depends on parliament's confidence." Eliminate any option that describes a benefit, such as "stable."
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