JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 114

A centralized government  is one in which power or legal authority is exerted or coordinated by a political executive to which federal states, local authorities, and smaller units are considered subject. Power is concentrated at the top and other units are considered subjects. The best kind of constitution to be adopted here would be Flexible constitution that can be easily amended when need arises

Rigid constitution refers to that one which could only be amended by a very difficult special procedure.

Socialism is a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.

The salient distinction between the two classes of systems is that, in a presidential system, executive power is constitutionally vested in a single individual (i.e., the president) for a limited number of years, whereas, in a parliamentary system, executive power is vested in the legislature (i.e., parliament, which chooses a prime minister)

One major advantage of a unitary system is that the responsibilities and powers of government tend to be fairly clear-cut. In times of crisis, a clear division of power often results in more swift reactions and assistance than in a form of government where power is divided between multiple government entities.