Meaning and Features of a Presidential System of Government
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- Meaning of Presidential System of Government
- Features of Presidential System of Government
In the Presidential System of Government, one person is both the Head of State and the Head of Government. He performs ceremonial functions and exercises executiveThe executive, also referred to as the executive branch or executive power, is the term commonly used to describe that part of government which enforces the law and has overall responsibility... More powers.
Countries that operate the presidential system include Nigeria, the USA, South Africa, Ghana, etc.
In 1979, Nigeria adopted a federal presidential constitutionA constitution is a set of fundamental rules that determine how a country or state is run. More. Presidential elections were held in Nigeria for the first time on 11 August 1979. The result was a victory for Shehu Shagari, whose National Party of Nigeria had won the parliamentary elections in July.
Features of Presidential System of Government:
(i) Due person (president) is both the Head of State and Head of Government.
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