Residual powers in a federation are exercised by the
federal government
federal and state governments
state governments
federal and local governments
Correct answer is C
Any area not covered in the Constitution is considered to be within the states' powers to make laws and is called a residual power.
The executive and ceremonial powers are exercised by the head of state in a
unitary system
federal system
presidential system
confederal system
Correct answer is C
In a presidential system of government, the president i both the head of state and head of government. He exercises the ceremonial and executive functions
An advantages of a federal system of government is that it
promotes even economic development
facilitates quick secession
is less expensive to operate
encourages unity in diversity
Correct answer is D
Advantages:
- The federal system disperses political power so that no single individual or group has excessive power.
- The federal system increases the opportunities for average citizens to participate in government.
- The federal system makes government more manageable.
- Encourages unity in diversity
The head of government in a parliamentary system is the
President
Governor
Prime Minster
Chancellor
Correct answer is C
The Prime Minister is the head of government in a parliamentary system and a member of Parliament and is directly responsible to that body. The Prime Minister appoints Cabinet Ministers.
A constitutional amendment that is cumbersome is usually described as
flexible
rigid
unitary
subtle
Correct answer is B
A rigid constitution as one under which certain laws, called constitutional laws or fundamental laws "cannot be changed in the same manner as ordinary laws