Question 11
Presidential and Parliamentary SystemsIn the presidential system of government, the president is
- A.elected only through the electoral college
- B.empowered to dissolve the legislature
- C.Head of State and Head of Government
- D.vested with absolute powers.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (Head of State and Head of Government)
Explanation
In a presidential system one person, the president, is both ceremonial head of state and executive head of government.