Question 35
Presidential and Parliamentary SystemsIn the Presidential system of government, the President is elected to office by
- A.the cabinet
- B.the parliament or legislature
- C.the Military
- D.the people through direct elections
- E.the political party
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (the people through direct elections)
Explanation
In a presidential system the president gets his mandate directly from the voters, not from the legislature as a prime minister does.