SS1 Second Term Government Lesson Note – Presidential System of Government

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WEEK:  3                                               

TOPIC: TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF GOVERNMENT (CONT.)

(3) PRESIDENTIAL SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT:

 CONTENT:  

1. Definition of Presidential system of government.
2. Resource control
3. Advantages and disadvantages.

Sub-Topic 1: 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

1. What is presidential system of government?
2. Identify two states in the world practicing presidential system of government.

Sub-Topic 2: CHARACTERISTICS AND RESOURCE CONTROL IN PRESIDENTIAL SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT

Characteristics of Presidential System of Government

1. In a presidential system of government, the President is both the head of state and head of government.
2. The principle of separation of powers is operational in presidential system of government.
3. The President and his ministers are not members of the parliament.
4. The principle of checks and balances is applicable in presidential system of government.
5. The constitution is supreme in a presidential system.
6. The tenure of office of the President is limited to a fixed term.

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