Which of the following is true of a parliamentary system of government but not of a presidential system?
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Responses
The government is not regulated by a constitution.
The government is not regulated by a constitution.
The judicial branch is part of an unelected senate.
The judicial branch is part of an unelected senate.
The legislative assembly is determined by a national election.
The legislative assembly is determined by a national election.
The head of the government is chosen by the legislative assembly.
The head of the government is chosen by the legislative assembly.
The correct answer is:
The head of the government is chosen by the legislative assembly.
In a parliamentary system of government, the head of the government (Prime Minister or similar title) is chosen by the legislative assembly. In contrast, in a presidential system, the head of the government (President) is elected separately from the legislative assembly by the people. The other options are not true of a parliamentary system of government.
The correct answer is: "The head of the government is chosen by the legislative assembly." This is true of a parliamentary system of government but not of a presidential system.
To get to this answer, let's understand the characteristics of both systems:
1. Parliamentary system: In a parliamentary system, the executive branch is led by a head of government (such as a Prime Minister) who is typically chosen by the legislative assembly (e.g., the parliament or congress). The head of government is responsible for implementing laws and policies. Additionally, the parliamentary system usually has a head of state, which may be a non-executive role, like a ceremonial president or a constitutional monarch.
2. Presidential system: In a presidential system, the executive branch is led by a head of government (typically called a President) who is elected directly by the people in a national election. The President has significant powers and functions independently from the legislative assembly. The President is responsible for both the execution and formulation of laws and policies.
Now, considering the options:
- "The government is not regulated by a constitution" is not correct. Both parliamentary and presidential systems have a constitution to regulate the government's powers and functioning.
- "The judicial branch is part of an unelected senate" is not correct either. The structure and appointment of the judiciary are generally separate from the legislative branch in both systems. In a parliamentary system, the judicial branch is typically independent and separate from the legislative assembly.
- "The legislative assembly is determined by a national election" is true for both systems. In both parliamentary and presidential systems, the legislative assembly is determined through elections. The main difference lies in how the head of government is chosen.
Therefore, the only statement that holds true for a parliamentary system but not a presidential system is that "the head of the government is chosen by the legislative assembly."